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Harnarayan Singh on Defying the Odds

Harnarayan Singh on Defying the Odds

Globe & Mail Bestselling Author, Harnarayan Singh, joins Ian Hanomansing for an exclusive interview on CBC’s The National. A lifelong hockey fan, Harnarayan broke through the longstanding barriers and biases of his favourite sport. In his new memoir, One Game at a Time, he takes you through his journey from his childhood toy mic to […]

The Time for Innovation is Now

The Time for Innovation is Now

These are transformational times; organizations are facing unprecedented changes that have forced everyone to adapt to uncertainty. Companies are pivoting and human behaviour is changing- their habits, routines, how they consume information. Yet this discomfort can be a catalyst for growth and opportunity and change. And that is why the time for innovation is now. […]

3 Reasons Why Virtual Events Are Here To Stay

3 Reasons Why Virtual Events Are Here To Stay

The events & entertainment industries had never experienced such a powerful shift. With venues, theatres and international travel put on hold, the future seemed unclear. Luckily, we had technology on our side and the world went virtual. From Zoom bombers to online concerts, virtual events rocked our world! Now that we’re reopening, will virtual events […]

Canada’s Drag Race: Spoiler Alert

Canada’s Drag Race: Spoiler Alert

2020 has definitely been unkind to us, but Canada’s Drag Race has been a blessing. If you’ve missed the first two episodes, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our very small and humble breakdown of the first two episodes. Don’t miss the third episode premiering tonight, July 16th! Spoiler Alert! After what felt like a lifetime […]

Brooke Lynn Hytes at Algonquin

Brooke Lynn Hytes at Algonquin

Last year, Talent Bureau was thrilled to bring Brooke Lynn Hytes on a Canadian Campus Tour. Below, you’ll find an article from Brooke Lynn’s stop at Algonquin College. BROOKE-LYNN HYTES BRINGS THE LIGHTS TO THE ACT By Perushka Gopalkista | Published October 2, 2019 Dressed in a skin-tight sparkly bodysuit under the purple lights, The […]

Reimagine the Restart: A Recap

Reimagine the Restart: A Recap

Talent Bureau’s Co-Founder, Jeff Lohnes, joined Hilary Corna for an exclusive webinar- Reimagine the Restart. In the session they covered everything from the future of the speaking industry to the current dos and don’ts of influencer marketing during a pandemic. In case you missed it, we picked out five key lessons from the webinar. Read […]

Event Postponement: Next Steps

Event Postponement: Next Steps

Have you ever wandered through a maze of mirrors? You’re trying to navigate your way through to the end but it feels endless, you feel restless, and the only thing you see if your own reflection. Just over two weeks ago, life was normal. Now, it feels like the rather than seeing ourselves in the […]

How to Make A Virtual Conference Stand Out

How to Make A Virtual Conference Stand Out

Creating a virtual event that is remarkable and memorable is important. It’s a new way of thinking, but applying design thinking, similar to how you approach creating fantastic physical experiences, is key.   The goal of creating remarkable moments during conferences is often to: Keep people engaged Create shareable moments Create joy among attendees Facilitate […]

Tips for Running Effective Virtual Meetings

Tips for Running Effective Virtual Meetings

Every day millions of people log on to virtual meetings, and often, they get frustrated using them. While the technology is vastly improved in recent years and wifi connectivity is generally strong – still, they go awry far too often.   We’ve spoken with hundreds of meeting organizers and attendees to gather some tips for […]

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