Comments on: How NOT To Steal The Thunder From Your Keynote Speaker. http://glennthayer.com/2009/08/a-speakers-introduction/ A Professional Master of Ceremonies specializing in strategic content delivery Fri, 21 May 2010 19:11:25 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Glenn http://glennthayer.com/2009/08/a-speakers-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Glenn Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:35:08 +0000 http://glennthayer.com/?p=99#comment-5 As John Truran from Keppler Speakers pointed out, video intros are great as long as they enhance the speaker's message (or prepare the audience to hear it). If a planner creates a video intro that works for everyone, kudos to the planner! I have seen it done poorly so many times it hurts. When I asked the speaker about it, they usually say their PR company told them to do it (to gain more credibility). Didn't the planner bring them in because they have credibility (they don't need to build it anymore)? Thanks for the comment Jeff! As John Truran from Keppler Speakers pointed out, video intros are great as long as they enhance the speaker’s message (or prepare the audience to hear it). If a planner creates a video intro that works for everyone, kudos to the planner!

I have seen it done poorly so many times it hurts. When I asked the speaker about it, they usually say their PR company told them to do it (to gain more credibility). Didn’t the planner bring them in because they have credibility (they don’t need to build it anymore)?

Thanks for the comment Jeff!

]]> By: Jeff Hurt http://glennthayer.com/2009/08/a-speakers-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Jeff Hurt Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:54:03 +0000 http://glennthayer.com/?p=99#comment-4 Good tips there and one I'll never forget from this point forward: Never ignore the written introduction the speaker gave you! What do you think about it when the meeting planner creates their own short 30-second video intro of the keynote speaker? Obviously, it would be with the speaker's approval, or the speaker's handler or manger's approval. I've done that for many years when I have marquee name speakers that have TV and film appearances. Just curious about your thoughts. Good tips there and one I’ll never forget from this point forward: Never ignore the written introduction the speaker gave you!

What do you think about it when the meeting planner creates their own short 30-second video intro of the keynote speaker? Obviously, it would be with the speaker’s approval, or the speaker’s handler or manger’s approval. I’ve done that for many years when I have marquee name speakers that have TV and film appearances.

Just curious about your thoughts.

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