How Event Planners Are Responding to the Coronavirus

With Josh McGhee

Grant Baldwin and Josh McGhee hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how event planners are responding to the coronavirus, and its impact on the speaking industry.

During the live stream, Grant and Josh discuss:

  • How many events an event planner will typically manage in the course of a year
  • An insider view of how events approach the decision to cancel or postpone
  • The likelihood of rescheduling and postponing events that are further out than 1-2 months
  • Adapting to fast-changing circumstances in the midst of unprecedented times
  • Placing a high value on safety
  • Adjusting accordingly to accommodate travel bands
  • Determining which events are able to be converted to virtual experiences
  • Just because your physical gathering is canceled or postponed doesn‚Äôt mean you can‚Äôt deliver value in the digital space
  • Organizations being pushed to create a more interactive experience whether it‚Äôs in-person or virtual
  • How do conference owners/organizers continue education between annual events and leverage technology to stay engaged with their audience?
  • Staying connected throughout the year by using virtual learning options
  • Finding opportunity amidst the storm
  • Speakers who serve in times of crisis will stand out when normalcy returns
  • Exploring alternative options to speaking on stage when events get canceled or moved
  • Focus on creating value here in the now and pausing on selling future bookings
  • Prioritizing relationships is the most strategic things speakers can do
  • Partner with event planners now to help them amidst the chaos
  • How current social distancing will swing back and create a visceral need for in-person events
  • The aftermath of the current crisis will lead to new virtual opportunities that expand speaker revenue streams
  • And more

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