Tag Archives: groups and associations

FAQ: Is HornBlowers a Speakers Bureau?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Anita

Q: Is HornBlowers a speakers bureau? A: A speakers bureau is an agency that acts as a broker to match professional (paid) speakers with clients who are looking for particular speaking topics, level of expertise and/or degree of celebrity. The … Continue reading →

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Salmon or Cocktail Weinies?

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Anita

Introductions set the mood for what is coming next. A well-planned introduction considers what your audience wants to get out of the experience, be it musical, technical or educational. Which guitarist would you rather listen to at a conference banquet? … Continue reading →

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Before You Build That Better Mousetrap

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Anita

“Before you build a better mousetrap, it helps to know if there are any mice out there.” Yogi Berra Tamara Simpson, our Talent Manager, excels in sniffing out the mice. Tamara not only knows who has problems with mice, she … Continue reading →

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