The Intelligent Talk Show

Have you ever wished there was a way to spice up those important – but often boring –panel discussions at your association or company meeting? Now there is.

“Upbeat, informative, spirited – thank you for a quality performance at this year’s World Congress in San Diego.” Hazel Pankey IDRC Conference Manager

Recently some of your fellow meeting professionals have retired that drab, draped table with the squeaky microphones and the hunched over panelists. Instead, they have introduced an exciting new format, produced and hosted by Robert B. Tucker, that is billed as “The Intelligent Talk Show.” Result: Good-by snoresville. Hello packed house.

• Panelists become “guests” on a “live” show and are more animated, lively and better prepared to get their message across
• Guests are more willing to tackle the tough issues that create industry buzz, and keep members coming back next year
• The “Talk Show” often shows up in meeting evaluations as the “highlight of the entire convention”

“The ‘Power Hour’ talk show you hosted has been the talk of the town…your professionalism, energy and humor added tremendously to the success of this event.”
Jane Peverett, President and CEO
Union Gas Toronto

The talk show is easy. Here’s how it works:

• Guests are selected by you and your program committee
• Using your existing general session platform, a Letterman-style city lights backdrop, desk and leather chairs can be rented from a local production house
• “Commercial breaks” are often included to add excitement
• Tucker coordinates with each guest via conference calls and one-on-one phone interviews to zero in on what each guest wants to convey, and to coach more creative, lively ways of conveying that information.