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10 Things to Maximize your Return on Attending a Conference

By Kimberley King | Jul 10, 2017

Let's face it.  It is a real investment to attend an industry conference.  On top of the registration fees, travel, hotel and meal costs, it's also time away from the office and the disruption to your schedule.  That said, if you take the time to prepare in advance, you can reap some pretty incredible rewards from your time spent in sessions. I loved this article below because it really sets a conference goer up for success before, during and after the event.  

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You Just Can’t Google That!

By Kimberley King | Jul 5, 2017

You can find all kinds of speaker options on the internet right? Yes. But a great speaker is good before, during and after a presentation. A great speaker does their homework. They are easy to deal with and passionate and authentic about how they approach their audience. They are low maintenance and they deliver high value.

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Big Name Talent

By LimeLight Group | Jun 20, 2017

Ask and you may receive. There are many high-profile artists and performers who love to travel and get in front of many different audiences. And yes, your next corporate event might be the one they accept. There are a few key pieces of information you’ll need to know.

If you’re looking to engage one of these household names, it’s important to work with the experts and cover off a few key details.

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2016 Hot Summer Reads

By LimeLight Group | Jun 22, 2016

Summer is finally upon us and brings opportunities to do things that we don’t get to do the rest of the year. Things like reading a book at the beach; reading a book in a hammock; reading a book on a sunny deck. I’m feeling ready to soak up some rays and soak up some knowledge too! My #1 read has got to be #AskGaryVee. I’ll be honest, I’m in a bit of debate whether I’m purchasing the book or the audio book because I LOVE a good Gary rant!

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Slow Meetings

By LimeLight Group | May 19, 2016

Hmmm… Slow Meetings. What would that look like? There’s a movement afoot. It’s impacting people, workplaces, and families. Studies show we are distracted and disengaged.... 47% of the time. We are running at a frantic pace. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The slow movement first appeared on the culinary front with the 'slow food' movement. But it’s spreading – to slow cities, slow education, slow travel... slow living. So why not Slow Meetings?

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The Power of AV

By LimeLight Group | May 18, 2016

Surfing through a recent Meetings Canada magazine I was drawn into an article called “Sound & Light – How AV Elevates Events”. It was also fun to see an array of Event Planners our team at LimeLight have worked with throughout the article. In the business of live events, the key to success so often depends on well executed sound and lighting. To me, the sound guy (or gal) is the most important person in the room. They can easily make or break an event, all with the touch of a button.

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How to Turn Managers into Leaders

By LimeLight Group | Mar 20, 2016

It’s great to hear an audience rave about Merge Gupta-Sunderji but it’s also not a surprise.  Merge is that kind of person you want to spend time with. She’s real, engaging and funny. It’s evident when you see her natural ability presenting to audiences. Merge has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders!  

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No Joke, Speakers Can Also Be Funny!

By LimeLight Group | Mar 18, 2016

Humour adds a great dose of entertainment to your event. It boosts learning, trust, energy, memory and optimism for attendees. And in particular, well-placed humour can be a powerful tool for engaging with your audience.

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What’s Your Vision?

By Stephanie Purcell | Jan 25, 2016

You know how many goal setting, new year’s resolution posts you’ve seen over the last month as we enter a brand new year?! I see a lot online and in my inbox. I work with motivational speakers, thought leaders and successful business entrepreneurs. Can you imagine how many newsletters and articles land in my inbox on a regular basis?

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