Comments for Young Professionals IAEE Weblog http://ypiaee.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:03:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Understanding and Shaping the Future of Exhibitions and Events For A New Generation - Future Leaders Institute Essay by xxx http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/understanding-and-shaping-the-future-of-exhibitions-and-events-for-a-new-generation-future-leaders-institute-essay/#comment-56 xxx Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:58:14 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-56 I'd like to see a blog for young professionals that doesn't preach at me about what young professionals are (supposedly) like and how ABC Company is trying to "engage" me. Blog posts about Association XYZ's efforts to reach out to younger generations are, quite frankly, boring. I, for one, am tired of reading about what marketers and researchers think about me. Stop talking about engaging me and start engaging me. I’d like to see a blog for young professionals that doesn’t preach at me about what young professionals are (supposedly) like and how ABC Company is trying to “engage” me. Blog posts about Association XYZ’s efforts to reach out to younger generations are, quite frankly, boring. I, for one, am tired of reading about what marketers and researchers think about me. Stop talking about engaging me and start engaging me.

]]> Comment on Plan Meetings and Events that Appeal to the Next Generation by Jeanavive http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/06/18/plan-meetings-and-events-that-appeal-to-the-next-generation/#comment-55 Jeanavive Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:26:44 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-55 Hi Susan! Thanks for reading the Young Professionals Blog. I have just posted a PDF of our <a href="http://www.networkgirl.com/YoungProfessionalPPT.pdf" rel="nofollow">Power Point Presentation</a> in the main Blog post. Our original version was fancier but did not print well. Please consider the environment before printing. Cheers, Jeanavive Hi Susan!

Thanks for reading the Young Professionals Blog.

I have just posted a PDF of our Power Point Presentation in the main Blog post.

Our original version was fancier but did not print well. Please consider the environment before printing.

Cheers, Jeanavive

]]> Comment on Plan Meetings and Events that Appeal to the Next Generation by Susan Mathis http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/06/18/plan-meetings-and-events-that-appeal-to-the-next-generation/#comment-54 Susan Mathis Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:32:01 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-54 Is there any material related to this webinar available? If so, I would like a copy or could it be posted online? Is there any material related to this webinar available? If so, I would like a copy or could it be posted online?

]]> Comment on Plan Meetings and Events that Appeal to the Next Generation by Lisa Jensen http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/06/18/plan-meetings-and-events-that-appeal-to-the-next-generation/#comment-43 Lisa Jensen Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:41:19 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-43 If you are planning an event in Lincoln I would encourage you to have it here at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. As the Catering Sales Manager for the Hotel I can say your event would be awesome! Please keep us in mind. Lisa If you are planning an event in Lincoln I would encourage you to have it here at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel.
As the Catering Sales Manager for the Hotel I can say your event would be awesome! Please keep us in mind.
Lisa

]]> Comment on What Generation Am I? by Kathleen Molloy http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/what-generation-am-i/#comment-22 Kathleen Molloy Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:19:29 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-22 You belong to the new Golden Age. My dear friend coined the term yesterday when she explained to her now-adult children that despite what they have heard about the Golden Age being for old folks, they are currently (at 19 and 23) livining the Golden Age because every decade after the lusture fades. Enjoy your golden years now. Kathleen Molloy, author - Dining with Death www.diningwithdeath.ca You belong to the new Golden Age. My dear friend coined the term yesterday when she explained to her now-adult children that despite what they have heard about the Golden Age being for old folks, they are currently (at 19 and 23) livining the Golden Age because every decade after the lusture fades. Enjoy your golden years now.

Kathleen Molloy, author - Dining with Death
http://www.diningwithdeath.ca

]]> Comment on The Next Generation of Event Sales? by Nora Johnson http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/the-next-generation-of-event-sales/#comment-12 Nora Johnson Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:05:21 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/the-next-generation-of-event-sales/#comment-12 While reading through the stereotypes, I couldn't help but chuckle. The stereotypes exist, and while it may be painful to some who feel they personally relate to one of the groups mentioned, what can we do but acknowledge that they exist and find the humor in it? I fully agree with your comment regarding relationship building. Every agreement stems from a working partnership - a relationship - one that will be more successful with understanding, trust, communication and a common goal or purpose. If people see beyond the widget and beyond the immediate signed contract to the heart of the matter, be it what truly motivates the buyer or what the organization's aspirations are, a goal can be set. Then, together, both parties can work towards the common goal, naturally filling in the smaller details. At the end of the day, each brings the other a peace of mind. On another note, people can sense when a product or service solely translates to a dollar figure in someone's mind. Positive word of mouth is the most powerful, and oftentimes credible, marketing tool. When a person truly believes in what they are selling - what they are sharing - the true enthusiasm and credibility comes through. Anymore, words are words and pictures are pictures. Technology enables both to rise to a level of professionalism regardless of whether the products or services match that level of professionalism and promise. It is the real conviction of the person sharing their products or the services that may often mean the most. While reading through the stereotypes, I couldn’t help but chuckle. The stereotypes exist, and while it may be painful to some who feel they personally relate to one of the groups mentioned, what can we do but acknowledge that they exist and find the humor in it?

I fully agree with your comment regarding relationship building. Every agreement stems from a working partnership - a relationship - one that will be more successful with understanding, trust, communication and a common goal or purpose. If people see beyond the widget and beyond the immediate signed contract to the heart of the matter, be it what truly motivates the buyer or what the organization’s aspirations are, a goal can be set. Then, together, both parties can work towards the common goal, naturally filling in the smaller details. At the end of the day, each brings the other a peace of mind.

On another note, people can sense when a product or service solely translates to a dollar figure in someone’s mind. Positive word of mouth is the most powerful, and oftentimes credible, marketing tool. When a person truly believes in what they are selling - what they are sharing - the true enthusiasm and credibility comes through. Anymore, words are words and pictures are pictures. Technology enables both to rise to a level of professionalism regardless of whether the products or services match that level of professionalism and promise. It is the real conviction of the person sharing their products or the services that may often mean the most.

]]> Comment on The Next Generation of Event Sales? by Chris Moran http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/the-next-generation-of-event-sales/#comment-11 Chris Moran Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:53:53 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/the-next-generation-of-event-sales/#comment-11 Nice writing style. Looking forward to reading more from you. Chris Moran Nice writing style. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Chris Moran

]]> Comment on YP Committee by MacWorld - Event Review « Young Professionals IAEE Weblog http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/test-2/#comment-10 MacWorld - Event Review « Young Professionals IAEE Weblog Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:33:21 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/test-2/#comment-10 [...] YP Committee [...] [...] YP Committee [...]

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Young Professionals Web Lounge by Patrick Langdon http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/welcome-to-the-young-professionals-web-lounge/#comment-9 Patrick Langdon Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:49:06 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-9 I too look forward to fully utilizing this great tool and look forward to helping advance this group in any way possible. I too look forward to fully utilizing this great tool and look forward to helping advance this group in any way possible.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Young Professionals Web Lounge by krysslovacek http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/welcome-to-the-young-professionals-web-lounge/#comment-8 krysslovacek Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:28:58 +0000 http://ypiaee.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-8 This is a great idea, and I'm eager to become a part of this group! This is a great idea, and I’m eager to become a part of this group!

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