Comments on: I am an Event Manager….

By: Keith Johnston

Keith Johnston — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:41:13 +0000

OK, this is like the 10th time I have read this and it still makes me laugh out loud……

By: Karen McCullough

Karen McCullough — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:22:38 +0000

Okay Greg! I am a speaker and when I first started out speaking I remember dumping on the planner- the room wasn’t set up right, the stage was too far back, no podium, hey I sad a hand held not a lavalier…you get my point. But I have softened and I realize how much you all do and I am grateful and want a great relationship.

Thanks for the article and you should seriously think of a career in comedy- keep writing -planners need more humor!

By: Allie Chamberlain, CMP

Allie Chamberlain, CMP — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:17:59 +0000

Really Funny! Thanks.

By: Karen Brown

Karen Brown — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:58:04 +0000

This is priceless! I’m a corporate meeting planner and can actually relate on a different level, because often the people for whom we’re planning a meeting wait until the last minute to advise us of some of these exact types of details that we should just “assume” will be needed. Hence, the crazy last-minute calls to the CSMs. It’s a crazy profession we’re all in, but when it all comes together in spite of the frantic last-minute stuff, it’s all worth it, and it’s great to be able to laugh about it later.

By: Mati

Mati — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:21:40 +0000

Classic! Thanks for the sharing

By: Jessica Levin

Jessica Levin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:20:04 +0000

I am on a train and the other passengers must think I am nuts for laughing so hard. I am totally guilty of just about all of the above. I agree with Jeff – how dare another group book at the same time as me? Of course, I expect you to book another group 30 days before my event to reduce the attrition that I left in my wake. You can do that, right? Also, if you have photos of the suspended lunch buffet, I would love to offer that option at my next event. I will remind the women not to wear skirts…
Great post Greg!

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By: Paul Wolman

Paul Wolman — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:49:04 +0000

Greg – it’s interesting that as old as this piece is (how long has it been since one ordered two slide projectors) – well, blue m&m’s aren’t THAT old – the mindset of many a person controlling such deals (usually not the actual funder) remains.

I just spoke about how the principles behind good marketing and meeting design, alike, have not changed either, even though the tools are evolving at exponential rates. It remains about cutting through the current clutter to impact the mind and the heart.

I digress. This is GREAT diversion in our frenetic world. Thanks for sharing.

By: mike mcallen

mike mcallen — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:40:14 +0000

Very rubelicious post Greg. Keep them coming.

Mike

By: Jeff Hurt

Jeff Hurt — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:49:20 +0000

Ok, I’m guilty of asking for some of those things, especially about having another group at the same time as mine! How dare you. It’s suppposed to be about me, uh, I mean about my event, uh, what am I saying? It’s supposed to be about my attendees. There that’s better.

Thanks for sharing this great piece. The author should consider a career as a stand-up comic in the event arena!