The Voice of Meetings and Events (ft. Glenn Thayer | Conference Moderator & Master of Ceremonies)

No More Bad Events

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The Voice of Meetings and Events (ft. Glenn Thayer | Conference Moderator & Master of Ceremonies)

Opening Quote:

Why do people go to conferences? Why do people go to award shows? They're there to meet people and build relationships, and solidify relationships. Well, how is that done? That's done over breaking bread. So you're having a meal with them, or it's at the bar, or it's a hallway conversation when you're leaving a keynote or leaving a breakout, and you go, well, what did you think about that? Yeah, I disagreed with them. I think there's a better way to execute this and roll this out. And now you have a conversation, and you're building relationships.

Summary

Known as “The Voice of Meetings and Events,” Glen Thayer is a professional master of ceremonies, conference moderator, corporate spokesperson, and live announcer. But what differentiates Glenn from others in that space is that he draws from his experience as a producer and brings all that knowledge to the event table. And it’s priceless.

By way of background, Glenn ran an entertainment production company for 20 years and in the process, learned that what he liked most was focusing on content and creation. And he speaks to that aspect of event design in this episode of No More Bad Events.

Glenn talks about aligning goals and objectives and the importance of considering the business metrics, stakeholder needs, and attendee expectations. He addresses the need to create engaging formats, from panel discussions to fireside chats. And he talks about balancing content and connection. To that end, he advocates for creating opportunities for relationship building by designing event schedules that provide ample time for attendees to network, engage in conversations, and digest the information they've learned. Glenn believes that people attend events not only to learn but also to connect with others in their industry.

And there’s so much more, including utilizing event apps and AI-generated content, the role of an emcee and moderator, dealing with unexpected moments, and the need to be spontaneous. Glenn certainly has the chops to be the voice of meetings and events. He’s got great stories to tell, and he delivers them so smoothly. Have a listen; you’ll see why.

Guest Bio:

Known as The Voice of Meetings and Events, Glenn Thayer, CMP, is a professional conference moderator and master of ceremonies. He has over two decades of experience facilitating corporate and association conferences. Specializing in creating dynamic general sessions, Glenn works with his clients to enhance the audience experience through the use of technology, compelling content, and open, interactive dialogue and interviews.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.

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ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

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SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

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