CRICKETS....
That was my good friend Don Moss' response to the question - "What do you hear about any of our last few proposals?" Crickets - the sound of the "sea" in a conch shell - the tell tale heart. It is quiet out there. Maybe it is time to make some noise?
As the reality of the economy reverberates in empty hallways at many companies, in some cases they have retreated from their events programs. Those who so are getting their heads handed to them in the media.
Interested in having your voice heard on that subject? Consider taking action at this link.
http://capwiz.com/nbta/utr/2/?a=12773376&i=91979931&c Whether you agree with the suggested text of the letters the site wants you to send or not, you can easily use it to tell your senator and congressional delegation what you DO think about what is going on.
BUT ... Back to our clients.
Waiting for an RFP to cross our desks is not going to help us survive this period of uncertainty. The right thing to do is get proactive with our clients and help them navigate the rough waters. We are communications professionals and if there ever was a time for professional guidance in talking to staff, sales forces, partners, customers, or consumers - now is that time.
DESIGNCONTACT is participating in a number of initiatives to help companies rethinking their communications and event strategies and programs. Drop us a note if you want to hear more about what kinds of things are showing promise.
As the reality of the economy reverberates in empty hallways at many companies, in some cases they have retreated from their events programs. Those who so are getting their heads handed to them in the media.
Interested in having your voice heard on that subject? Consider taking action at this link.
http://capwiz.com/nbta/utr/2/?a=12773376&i=91979931&c Whether you agree with the suggested text of the letters the site wants you to send or not, you can easily use it to tell your senator and congressional delegation what you DO think about what is going on.
BUT ... Back to our clients.
Waiting for an RFP to cross our desks is not going to help us survive this period of uncertainty. The right thing to do is get proactive with our clients and help them navigate the rough waters. We are communications professionals and if there ever was a time for professional guidance in talking to staff, sales forces, partners, customers, or consumers - now is that time.
DESIGNCONTACT is participating in a number of initiatives to help companies rethinking their communications and event strategies and programs. Drop us a note if you want to hear more about what kinds of things are showing promise.
