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December 16, 2020

It’s time to recharge for 2021

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Holiday busy time typically means a slower time for speakers and event planners. In between celebrations, take advantage of the easier pace to make 2021 a success.

Here are some things speakers can do to prepare for the upcoming year:

Speakers can take an online course to update your material. You can find dozens of free courses on coursera.org and EdX.org.
Update your speaker profile on I Need A Speaker.
Reconnect with clients to wish them happy holidays and nudge them toward another speaking engagement.
Evaluate your online presence. Consider updating your website, posting video clips of recent events, and add new testimonials.

Planners, here are some ways you can prepare for the upcoming year:

Outline their event needs for the year, then search the I Need A Speaker directory to find speakers for those events.
Plan your social media content for the year to promote registration for upcoming events.

We’d like to know how we can help you in 2021. Please share your thoughts by e-mailing us at info@ineedaspeaker.com.

December 11, 2020

We can help with your fundraising efforts

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Your organization may have been unable to conduct its traditional fundraising events due to COVID-19 restrictions. The team at I Need A Speaker developed an option that can help you recover those dollars! Groups like yours plan to use the funds for scholarships, grants, training, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and/or community outreach.

Here’s how the program works:

Agree to promote I Need A Speaker within your organization.
Speakers in your organization join for a special promotional rate.
For each person in your organization who completes a paid speaker registration with I Need A Speaker using your unique promo code, we’ll give your organization a promotional fee!
Event organizers search the directory free and contact speakers directly, eliminating costs typically associated with traditional speakers’ bureaus.

There is absolutely no risk! If no one from your group registers, promoting I Need A Speaker won’t cost you a penny. When speakers join using the specific code we provide, everyone benefits!

Want to learn more? Contact us at info@ineedaspeaker.com.

December 9, 2020

Do your 2021 goals include diversity and inclusion efforts?

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In response to recent events, many organizations are developing and implementing diversity and inclusion efforts. Leaders are eager to educate employees, and companies are seeking direction regarding equitable policies and practices.

Some speakers listed in the I Need A Speaker directory are subject matter experts on diversity and inclusion. They can help pave the way to mutual understanding and best practices. Book them today to help plan for tomorrow.

December 7, 2020

Speakers and event planners: What’s on your holiday wish list?

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Holiday sales offer money-saving opportunities to get the supplies you need to do your job well. As you prepare for the holidays, consider adding these work-from-home products to your wish list:

Standing desk
Ergonomic chair
Carpeting or an area rug to absorb noise
Headphones or wireless earbuds
Microphone for better sound quality
High-quality, stand-alone webcam
Laptop stand so your webcam is at eye level
Wireless keyboard
Phone tripod if you connect by phone
Ring light or other video lighting
Video or audio editing software
Appropriate art work and decor for your setting
2021 planner (if you’re old school)
Surge protectors
Power bank
Mobile hotspot
Houseplants (studies say you’ll be more productive!)
Fire- and water-resistant safe for important documents
Shredder
Healthy snacks
Water bottle
Desk organizer (you’re on camera; keep it neat!).

Check online reviews for recommendations, and always check for promo codes before you purchase. Many speakers and planners will continue to work from home (or work from anywhere). Let’s do it comfortably!

December 4, 2020

Welcome to our new international users!

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Last week, I Need A Speaker welcomed new users from London. We are so excited about this international expansion, as it broadens our options for the people we joyfully serve.

We have had inquiries about whether people from outside the US can join the I Need A Speaker community (YES!), and we have been asked if event organizers can book people from other countries (YES!).

Today, video conferencing services allow interaction among people from all geographic areas, and virtual event planners won’t need to budget for travel costs.

We look forward to welcoming more international users soon!

August 12, 2020

We’re pleased to introduce I Need A Speaker (cue applause)

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Some announcements are more exciting than others. Move this one to the exciting category, because it will change the way event planners find speakers and the way speakers book future engagements.

I Need A Speaker is not a speakers’ bureau. It’s a new, easy way for speakers of all experience levels to connect with audiences. We like to think of ourselves as the leaders of an intellectual flash mob … knowledge brokers … inspiration disseminators.

Using ineedaspeaker.com is easy! Organizations seeking a speaker create a free account, then browse the growing directory of speakers. And did we mention you can apply filters to only show those who meet your criteria for subject matter, fees, language, travel, and more?

It’s easy for speakers to use, too! To be added to our directory, click the “Join” link to start the process. Then complete your profile to help organization representatives learn more about you.

Organizations contact speakers directly, and both parties work out the details. Easy peasy.

Be a part of our growing network by creating your account or joining as a speaker today! You’ll receive monthly newsletters with relevant information and notices about occasional giveaways of cool prizes. We’re glad you’re here!

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