Comments on: “Tim, Your Speaker Was High During His Session” http://www.tradeshowstartup.com/2007/10/09/tim-your-speaker-was-high-during-his-session/ Lessons From the Launch of Tradeshows & Internet Media Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:03:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Joel Richman http://www.tradeshowstartup.com/2007/10/09/tim-your-speaker-was-high-during-his-session/#comment-18289 Joel Richman Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:11:18 +0000 http://www.tradeshowstartup.com/2007/10/09/tim-your-speaker-was-high-during-his-session/#comment-18289 This is why the industry will benefit from a ratings engine--something that'll take immediate attendee feedback and post it to the Web so the speaker can be fairly graded by the masses and that grade posted for all to see. If the speaker is going to profit from getting his message and expertise in the public's eye, then the public should be given equal time. It's good for all: the speaker benefits from massive word of mouth endorsement if they put on a good presentation; the conference organizer benefits by having rounded up good speakers and content, guaranteeing the next event will be as well or better attended; and the attendee walks away entertained or having learned something. A ratings engine ensures these metrics are met and will go a long way toward up-leveling the industry as a whole. This is why the industry will benefit from a ratings engine–something that’ll take immediate attendee feedback and post it to the Web so the speaker can be fairly graded by the masses and that grade posted for all to see. If the speaker is going to profit from getting his message and expertise in the public’s eye, then the public should be given equal time. It’s good for all: the speaker benefits from massive word of mouth endorsement if they put on a good presentation; the conference organizer benefits by having rounded up good speakers and content, guaranteeing the next event will be as well or better attended; and the attendee walks away entertained or having learned something. A ratings engine ensures these metrics are met and will go a long way toward up-leveling the industry as a whole.

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