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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 […]

Remembering The 2010 Vancouver Olympics

Remembering The 2010 Vancouver Olympics

A Bad Start It’s been 10 years since we witnessed some of the greatest moments in Canada’s sports history at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Canada had hosted the Olympics twice before- the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. At both games, Canadian athletes failed to produce a gold […]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Original Article: International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February- THE UN “United Nations Science and gender equality are both vital for achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging […]

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2020

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2020

Since 2010, Bell has been moving conversations about mental health forward. The organization launched “Bell Let’s Talk” to help break down the stigma around mental health. At the time of the launch, many people strayed away from conversations about mental illness. Despite the lack of conversation, studies showed that millions of Canadian were suffering from […]

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

In December TIME Studios announced it will debut its "groundbreaking immersive project" titled The March. The project will open in Chicago on February 28, 2020, at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Speakers to Watch in 2020

Speakers to Watch in 2020

New Year, new opportunities! How can you turn your event or campaign into a transformative experience for your audience? By adding the perfect keynote speaker or brand rep. A familiar face can take your project to a whole new level! Not sure where to start? Luckily for you, here at Talent Bureau we’ve got you […]

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