Australia’s media has been ‘too white for too long’. How to bring more diversity
The case for a more diverse and representative media should be clear by now - it’s been made time and time again. But it’s instructive to take stock every now and then. Over the last month alone, we’ve seen a number of clear examples of why greater diversity in media...
Why true racial diversity in the arts will take more than words
Do you make the 7/11 worker Indian? Or is that offensive? If you make them white …well … you’re lying really. But also, you’re taking a job away from an Indian actor if you don’t. This exchange, the first comment from actor-comedian Josh Thomas and the second by Celia...
Explainer: what is systemic racism and institutional racism?
At the 2020 BAFTA awards, Joaquin Phoenix called out systemic racism in the film industry in his acceptance speech for leading actor. He said: I think that we send a very clear message to people of colour that you’re not welcome here. I think that’s the message that...
Where ‘woke’ came from and why brands should think twice before jumping on the social activism bandwagon
First used in the 1940s, the term “woke” has resurfaced in recent years as a concept that symbolises the awareness of social issues and movement against injustice, inequality, and prejudice. But popularity has diluted its meaning and the idea has been cynically...
How the events industry will change post-Coronavirus – 5 key insights
The big question on every speaker and event professionals’ minds is what the event industry will look like once the lockdowns have been lifted. The global pandemic of COVID-19 virus has permanently changed the events and exhibitions industry. One of the many upcoming...
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Virtual events and the future of business gatherings in the post COVID-19 Era [Infographic]
With physical events set to remain on hold for some time yet, more businesses are looking to virtual meet-ups, with the use of video tools soaring, and people finding new ways to connect, in replacement of major summits and conferences. The question now is whether...
5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting
For many of us, working from home during COVID-19 has meant we are spending a lot of time on video meeting applications like Zoom. The effects of this have taken us by surprise. Having giant heads staring at us up close for long periods can be off-putting for a lot of...
How to stay secure on Zoom
With most of the world working from home due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we’re finding new ways to communicate with our colleagues virtually, from chatting on Slack to hanging out on Google. Some of us are using this platform for delivering keynote...
You’re a remote presenter, now what?
The Covid-19 outbreak has brought the world to a standstill. Thousands of businesses have shifted their work online, urging their employees to work from home. This means the demand for apps to hold meetings and conferences online has skyrocketed. But one thing many of...
Tapping elbows is not the answer to Coronavirus
Life after the handshake. What choices are there? Coronavirus has spelt the end of the handshake for the time being. But what now? The elbow bump has become the move of choice, but is that the answer? You know things have gone sour when the handshake has taken a...
8 ways to protect attendees from Coronavirus
Event organisers are no strangers to last-minute changes, cancellations and big conundrums. Like speaker no-shows, poor technology, long registration waiting times – but these are small in comparison to the global buzzkill that is the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The...
Virtual events: How to reach a global audience without needing a venue
In the face of COVID-19, giving up on work is out of the question. Markets all over the world are observing a downfall and our only bet to survive is to work harder than yesterday. A way to keep the momentum going is to organise virtual events and meetings. The World...
Top 9 Live Streaming Sites
With the nature of live events changing, live video streaming has become more and more popular. You'll find it on almost every large social network out there. Sites are upgrading from simply letting their uses share videos to implementing live streaming services. You...
How to land your first paid speaking engagement
For some, being invited to speak to an audience, whether it be a presentation or sitting on a panel, is enough of an honour to even consider doing it for a fee. For others, the goal of public speaking is to be rewarded handsomely for the wisdom they are imparting on...
A guide to how to sponsor an event
Event sponsorship can be an easy and interactive way to help gain some positive promotion for your business. It can be an excellent source of content for your business’ EDMs and social media channels, result in speaking engagements, networking opportunities and leads...
Meet Mel Wojtas, the ‘purple’ voice against family and domestic violence
Mel Wojtas is one of our fabulous Keynoteworthy speakers who is a trailblazer for change in the family and domestic violence space. Check out the interview we did with her. Mel, you're known as the awesome speaker with purple hair, can you tell us a little bit more...
Event planning trends for 2020
We have reached that time of the year where it’s too awkward to say “happy new year” to people you haven’t seen in months, but where we’re not so far into it that our calendars are full for weeks on end. It won’t be long, though, until every weekend is jam-packed with...
3 Steps to get speaking engagements
We all have something to say, and thanks to social media, we all have a platform on which to say it. But if you would like to formalise your voice, expertise and opinion, you are probably looking for ways to find speaking gigs such as sitting on panels, delivering...
Beyond the Welcome to Country: here’s what else you can do to acknowledge our First Peoples
Over the past decade, the corporate sector has become increasingly aware of its position in Australia’s journey towards reconciliation. Through the adoption of Indigenous employment schemes, the development of Indigenous Procurement Policies and introduction of...
We asked LinkedIn how can we make events inclusive? This is what we found
We asked our LinkedIn community, "how can we make events more inclusive"? Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their ideas. We all play a role in making inclusion the norm. This is by no means an exhaustive list but a good start. Have a suggestion to add?...
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