Comments for The Edge http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog A blog about conferences and content Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:45:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Social Media Metaphors and the Death of Print by Steve Sulkin http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/conference-blogs/social-media-metaphors-and-the-death-of-print/#comment-414 Steve Sulkin Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:51:10 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=111#comment-414 As in most transitions, at first the new will be poor quality. Eventually, regardless of the media platform (iPad or print), fact checking, integrity will exist in the same amount. The major difference today from yesterday, of course, is that everyone can "publish." Because of that, there's a lot more to weed through. But the cream will always rise to the top and because of the pervasiveness of information, more, not less writers will be needed. As in most transitions, at first the new will be poor quality. Eventually, regardless of the media platform (iPad or print), fact checking, integrity will exist in the same amount.

The major difference today from yesterday, of course, is that everyone can “publish.” Because of that, there’s a lot more to weed through. But the cream will always rise to the top and because of the pervasiveness of information, more, not less writers will be needed.

]]> Comment on Our Most Demanding Audience by Steve Sulkin http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/conference-content/our-most-demanding-audience/#comment-413 Steve Sulkin Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:46:53 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=112#comment-413 While maybe not the main thrust of Mithcell's post, it made me think about the fact that underestimating children is commonplace. Mitchell, thanks for keeping us on track and reminding us that today's children are tomorrow's clients, bosses and leaders of our society. Children can often be brilliant. We cannot dismiss them just because they are children. I know that I'm pretty much the same person I was when I was 10. Yes, I've matured, and yes children (at least child psychologists teach us this) cannot be seen as "little adults" as their minds are still growing and shaping, but they cannot be ignored either, that's for sure. They are our best indicators of what the future will be like, because they are the future. We must also always bear in mind that our society has "artificially" increased our life span. Go back not that many decades ago or view life biologically and we are geared to bear children at 15 and end our life in our 30's. So there should be no surprise that children are brilliant as teenagers are nearly adults. In many ways they are only children because we call them that. Each Olympics I'm reminded and astounded by the level of artistry, intelligence and prowess from mostly "children." To bring things around more specifically to Mitchell's post, the next generation will be that much brighter, that much less concerned by what we might think is important. They will want instant gratification, they won't separate virtual from real as we do. They won't stand for lack of substance and they'll expect technology to be pervasive, perfect and meaningful. While maybe not the main thrust of Mithcell’s post, it made me think about the fact that underestimating children is commonplace.

Mitchell, thanks for keeping us on track and reminding us that today’s children are tomorrow’s clients, bosses and leaders of our society.

Children can often be brilliant. We cannot dismiss them just because they are children. I know that I’m pretty much the same person I was when I was 10. Yes, I’ve matured, and yes children (at least child psychologists teach us this) cannot be seen as “little adults” as their minds are still growing and shaping, but they cannot be ignored either, that’s for sure. They are our best indicators of what the future will be like, because they are the future.

We must also always bear in mind that our society has “artificially” increased our life span. Go back not that many decades ago or view life biologically and we are geared to bear children at 15 and end our life in our 30’s. So there should be no surprise that children are brilliant as teenagers are nearly adults. In many ways they are only children because we call them that. Each Olympics I’m reminded and astounded by the level of artistry, intelligence and prowess from mostly “children.”

To bring things around more specifically to Mitchell’s post, the next generation will be that much brighter, that much less concerned by what we might think is important. They will want instant gratification, they won’t separate virtual from real as we do. They won’t stand for lack of substance and they’ll expect technology to be pervasive, perfect and meaningful.

]]> Comment on $8,500 Buys a School by Marieke Bergman http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/corporate-social-responsibility/8500-buys-a-school/#comment-392 Marieke Bergman Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:44:40 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=69#comment-392 It is so amazing to go back today and read this blog post again - I still remember walking into the house and being blown away by the amazing event these girls had planned and set up. I am sending happy, world changing thoughts their way and I hope they are still on their journey to making this world a better place! It is so amazing to go back today and read this blog post again - I still remember walking into the house and being blown away by the amazing event these girls had planned and set up. I am sending happy, world changing thoughts their way and I hope they are still on their journey to making this world a better place!

]]> Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Sustainable Meetings Conference by Midcourse Corrections » Blog Archive » How To Be Lean, Mean & Green At Your Next Event: Three Green Philosophies To Consider http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/virtual-meetings/top-10-reasons-to-attend-the-sustainable-meetings-conference/#comment-391 Midcourse Corrections » Blog Archive » How To Be Lean, Mean & Green At Your Next Event: Three Green Philosophies To Consider Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:05:50 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=109#comment-391 [...] If you’re looking for more concrete examples on how to green your meetings and events, consider attending the 2010 Sustainable Meetings Conference, February 9-11, in Denver, CO by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC). GMIC Board member and Conference Co-Chair Mitchell Beer also shares Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Sustainable Meetings Conference.  [...] [...] If you’re looking for more concrete examples on how to green your meetings and events, consider attending the 2010 Sustainable Meetings Conference, February 9-11, in Denver, CO by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC). GMIC Board member and Conference Co-Chair Mitchell Beer also shares Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Sustainable Meetings Conference.  [...]

]]> Comment on Hands Across the Water by Karen Irving http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/corporate-social-responsibility/hands-across-the-water/#comment-390 Karen Irving Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:10:48 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=110#comment-390 As of last night, the tally on the KWB site had risen to nearly $46,000. Knitters rule. And I say that with no hint of bias. As of last night, the tally on the KWB site had risen to nearly $46,000. Knitters rule. And I say that with no hint of bias.

]]> Comment on Hands Across the Water by Mitchell Beer http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/corporate-social-responsibility/hands-across-the-water/#comment-389 Mitchell Beer Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:26 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=110#comment-389 SUPPLEMENT January 15: Our industry colleague MaryAnne Bobrow of Bobrow Associates posted this to an online forum for meeting professionals: "The U.S. government has a group of veterinarians who can be called to duty in crisis (think Katrina and the rescue of animals). I have often wondered why they don't have a group of meeting professionals who could be called in to organize efforts during times of crisis. Isn't this one of our skill sets?" SUPPLEMENT January 15: Our industry colleague MaryAnne Bobrow of Bobrow Associates posted this to an online forum for meeting professionals:
“The U.S. government has a group of veterinarians who can be called to duty in crisis (think Katrina and the rescue of animals). I have often wondered why they don’t have a group of meeting professionals who could be called in to organize efforts during times of crisis. Isn’t this one of our
skill sets?”

]]> Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Sustainable Meetings Conference by Michael Luehrs http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/virtual-meetings/top-10-reasons-to-attend-the-sustainable-meetings-conference/#comment-388 Michael Luehrs Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:09:16 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=109#comment-388 Thank you, The Edge, for leading this charge. As a person who became a more informed professional by attending GMIC conferences in Portland, Vancouver and Pittsburgh, I strongly urge your readers to make plans to be in Denver next month. As a business investment, little else can compete for the value this session represents. See more about why the GMIC conference matters here: http://bit.ly/5RErzY See you in Denver! michael Thank you, The Edge, for leading this charge. As a person who became a more informed professional by attending GMIC conferences in Portland, Vancouver and Pittsburgh, I strongly urge your readers to make plans to be in Denver next month. As a business investment, little else can compete for the value this session represents.
See more about why the GMIC conference matters here: http://bit.ly/5RErzY

See you in Denver!

michael

]]> Comment on Recycle Your Conference for Fun and Profit by Mike Smith http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/virtual-meetings/recycle-your-conference-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-386 Mike Smith Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:34:16 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=98#comment-386 Great article - really spot on points about conference content re-usability. Also, it's important to keep track of what works and what doesn't so in the future you have some way to continuously measure - "we did this at this conference and got this result" etc, so you know when to try new tweaks on similar ideas. Thought provoking. Great article - really spot on points about conference content re-usability. Also, it’s important to keep track of what works and what doesn’t so in the future you have some way to continuously measure - “we did this at this conference and got this result” etc, so you know when to try new tweaks on similar ideas.

Thought provoking.

]]> Comment on Pandemic II: Preparing for a Dangerous World by Kristen http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/virtual-meetings/pandemic-ii-preparing-for-a-dangerous-world/#comment-349 Kristen Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:05:16 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=76#comment-349 Nelson, I think you have hit the nail right on the head and sincerely hope that something greater will come out of the H1N1 'events and turns' that we have witnessed thus far. The best thing that it could bring about is an overall awareness that the life we live and the society that we depend on are a fragile thing, and that we really ought to give more consideration to ways in which we can secure and protect ourselves if those systems were to collapse. Wonderful series of posts.....I look forward to your next! Nelson,

I think you have hit the nail right on the head and sincerely hope that something greater will come out of the H1N1 ‘events and turns’ that we have witnessed thus far.

The best thing that it could bring about is an overall awareness that the life we live and the society that we depend on are a fragile thing, and that we really ought to give more consideration to ways in which we can secure and protect ourselves if those systems were to collapse.

Wonderful series of posts…..I look forward to your next!

]]> Comment on The Conference Publishers Turns 25 by Trevor McPherson http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/conference-content/the-conference-publishers-turns-25/#comment-319 Trevor McPherson Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:17:05 +0000 http://theconferencepublishers.com/blog/?p=99#comment-319 Sincere congratulations to the entire staff and network of freelance writers. We are recent clients of The Conference Publishers in the overall scheme of things, but have benefited from a professional approach and personal touch at every Ontario Economic Summit. The fact that you say "first 25 years" demonstrates a sincere commitment for even more to come! On behalf of the team at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Trevor McPherson Sincere congratulations to the entire staff and network of freelance writers.

We are recent clients of The Conference Publishers in the overall scheme of things, but have benefited from a professional approach and personal touch at every Ontario Economic Summit.
The fact that you say “first 25 years” demonstrates a sincere commitment for even more to come!

On behalf of the team at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce,

Trevor McPherson

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