https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/opinion-experts/article/22882146/event-industry-trends-that-surprised-us-in-2023 Enjoyed contributing to this December 2023 BizBash year-end wrap-up, written by Claire Hoffman. 10. The return of longer lead timesMike Taubleb, the owner of Promenade Speakers Bureau LLC, has seen a welcome return to longer lead times for keynote speaker inquiries—up to six to nine months, he notes. “While last-minute bookings remain common, this welcome […]

Anyone involved with meetings and events knows how dramatically the Pandemic disrupted our industry. Rapid pivots to online and hybrid formats, uncertainty about contracts, talent availability and travel risk ensued. These amplified existing trends like the exploding global talent universe, more diverse presenters and demand for stronger interactive elements. The world is settling into a […]

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