On May 20, Plan Your Meetings descended on the Hill Country for the first-ever 2010 PYM LIVE San Antonio. Hosted by the Westin La Cantera, Jeff Rasco, CMP, of Attendee Management, Inc. (@JeffRasco) and Cindy Lo of Red Velvet Events (@RedVelvetEvents) moderated the roundtable discussion, addressing a variety of industry concerns such as meeting technology and the importance of continuing education.
In case you weren’t able to join us, here’s a Twitter transcript of what was discussed (start from the bottom and read up):
Feature | Block LisaKraus Thank you Cindy! RT @RedVelvetEvents: Thx @LisaKraus for inviting me to speak at #PYM2010 -8:32 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @PYMVanessa: Thank you to all our planners & partners for being a part of @PYMLive San Antonio!! #pym2010 -8:30 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMLive THX!!! RT @WestinLaCantera: Welcome @PYMLive. If there is anything we can do to make your event more enjoyable please let us know. #pym2010 -7:58 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Thank you to all our planners & partners for being a part of @PYMLive San Antonio!! #pym2010 -6:31 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents Thx @LisaKraus for inviting me to speak at #PYM2010 -6:28 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus How can we encourage the Department of Commerce to attract more foreign meetings biz to the US? @keepmeeting #pym2010 -6:20 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Recommendation: use your CVBs to negotiate with meetings vendors. Great idea! #pym2010 -6:11 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Good question: asa planner, do you use hotels’ preferred vendors, or do you negotiate with other vendors in your RFPs? #pym2010 -6:10 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Hospitality marketing is a good field to earn your degree #pym2010 -6:05 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Good MBAs to get for meeting professionals: organizational communication, international business #pym2010 -6:03 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Certifications for meeting planners are good because they give you credibility. per @jeffrasco #pym2010 -6:02 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus For more about @jeffrasco, read his PYM planner profile (how he earned his CMP is included) on planyourmeetings.com/blog #pym2010 -6:00 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block ootoWeb @LisaKraus: @ootoweb video was shown at #pym2010 today in San Antonio for the 1st time. Round of applause! It is so… http://bit.ly/9psANx -5:56 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block mrs_roth Use Twitter lists to capture twitter handles of your meetings attendees, per @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -5:55 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block mrs_roth #pym2010 when referring to someone’s handle in a tweet, do you always need to do a search before you tweet or is there a quicker way? -5:54 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Use Twitter lists to capture twitter handles of your meetings attendees, per @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -5:54 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Social media WILL NOT take the place of conferences; it is just a way to connect, per @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -5:51 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Bizarre Voice is a good source for rating and reviewing… Use it to promote your events per @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -5:50 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus @ootoweb video was shown at #pym2010 today in San Antonio for the 1st time. Round of applause! It is so cool! Thanks @jeffrasco #pym2010 -5:49 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus @RedVelvetEvents says twitter is here to share business…. #pym2010 -5:48 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa RT @mrs_roth: Wow @clinkevents may need to look into @ootoweb #pym2010 -5:48 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Are you finding most planners are planning short term as opposed to long term? #pym2010 -5:30 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @mrs_roth: I won a 2 night stay at the Embassy Suites San Marcos at the #PYM2010!! #pym2010 -5:23 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block mrs_roth I won a 2 night stay at the Embassy Suites San Marcos at the #PYM2010!! -5:21 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus From @paularigling “What is the biggest obstacle planners must overcome when integrating social media into a conference?” #pym2010 -5:21 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents I’m here w/ @jeffrasco about to start http://twitpic.com/1phgs2 #PYM2010 -5:20 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus From my text message: Pam &Rosie won great door prizes from Dave&Busters & HardRockCafe. “Best time we’ve had at a conference!” #pym2010 -5:20 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @ootoWeb: @jeffrasco about 2 show @ootoWeb revolutionary mobile meetings management (sneak peek!) #pym2010 http://bit.ly/b7W5by #pym2010 -5:16 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block jeffrasco #pym2010 howdy PYM Live! -5:14 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa @JenniferRVE Those cupcakes look delicious! I’m sure the planners will love them! #pym2010 -4:43 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block JenniferRVE Stop by the RVE booth! We have cupcakes! #PYM2010 IMG00078.jpg http://twitpic.com/1ph27n -4:14 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Welcome Meeting & Event Professionals to @PYMLive San Antonio! #pym2010 -4:00 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block ootoWeb @jeffrasco is about to show @ootoWeb revolutionary mobile meetings management (sneak peek!) at #pym2010 PYM Live – see http://bit.ly/b7W5by -3:25 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block ootoWeb RT @jeffrasco: Just arrived at always fabulous Westin La Cantera for #pym2010 PYM Live. Can’t wait! -3:18 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block jeffrasco Just arrived at always fabulous Westin La Cantera for #pym2010 PYM Live. Can’t wait! -3:15 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Gearing up for #pym2010 @WestinLaCantera. Submit your ??s to @jeffrasco & @RedVelvetEvents now. #pym2010 -3:14 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents can’t join @jeffrasco & me in #SA today? then send your ?s via Twitter and incl hashtag #PYM2010 and we’ll answer them #eventprofs -12:56 PM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @PYMVanessa: Very excited about tomorrow’s surprise @PYMLive San Antonio!! #pym2010 @LisaKraus @jeffrasco @RedVelvetEvents -10:56 AM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa We have a Live Twitter Fountain for todays @PYMLive San Antonio. @WestinLaCantera @jeffrasco @RedVelvetEvents http://ow.ly/1NDTu #pym2010 -10:38 AM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents We are all off to SA today as I will be speaking with @jeffrasco at @PYMLive at @WestinLaCantera #PYM2010 -8:24 AM May 20th, 2010
Feature | Block WestinLaCantera RT @LisaKraus Wondered about all of the hospitality designations & certifications? Here’s a thorough breakdown: http://bit.ly/VCqz8 #pym2010 -9:34 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block WestinLaCantera Welcome to @westinlacantera, @PYMLive. If there is anything we can do to make your event more enjoyable please let us know. #pym2010 -9:31 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block WestinLaCantera Thank you, Lisa! RT @LisaKraus: Relaxing @westinlacantera as I prepare for @PYMLive San Antonio. LOVE the heavenly beds here. #pym2010 -9:29 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @PYMLive: Invasion of the Alamo -we descend on Hill Country for 2010 PYM LIVE San Antonio #pym2010 http://ht.ly/17qJPi -9:13 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Ever wondered about all of the hospitality designations & certifications? Here’s a thorough breakdown: http://bit.ly/VCqz8 #pym2010 -6:02 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Relaxing @westinlacantera as I prepare for tomorrow’s @PYMLive San Antonio. LOVE the heavenly beds here. #pym2010 -5:55 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Very excited about tomorrow’s surprise @PYMLive San Antonio!! #pym2010 @LisaKraus @jeffrasco @RedVelvetEvents -2:51 PM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMLive Don’t be shy, join the conversation with @jeffrasco & @RedVelvetEvents for @PYMLive San Antonio, 5/20 for #pym2010… http://bit.ly/9Y75PO -11:30 AM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents RT @LisaKraus: Heading to San Antonio for @pymlive. Submit your ?? for @redvelvetevents & @jeffrasco w #pym2010 #fb -7:45 AM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Heading to San Antonio for @pymlive. Submit your ?? for @redvelvetevents & @jeffrasco w #pym2010 -6:57 AM May 19th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Do you know?… By attending any @PYMLive event, you can earn your CEUs for CMP/CSEP designation #pym2010 http://ow.ly/1F9Oo #eventprofs -1:15 PM May 18th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa What meeting & event challenges have you been facing so far this year? #pym2010 #eventprofs -2:27 PM May 17th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMConnect RT @jeffrasco: 3 days to @PYMLive San Antonio this Thu http://bit.ly/dpbbIM #pym2010. Cindy Lo @redvelvetevents & I showing something NEW -11:45 AM May 17th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Join the conversation with @jeffrasco & @RedVelvetEvents for @PYMLive San Antonio, 5/20 for #pym2010 http://twebevent.com/pym2010sa -10:28 AM May 17th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents RT @jeffrasco: 3 days to @PYMLive San Antonio this Thu http://bit.ly/dpbbIM #pym2010. Cindy Lo @redvelvetevents & I showing something new -9:56 AM May 17th, 2010
Feature | Block jeffrasco Countdown to @PYMLive San Antonio this Thursday http://bit.ly/dpbbIM #pym2010. Cindy Lo @redvelvetevents & I showing something never seen. -9:00 AM May 17th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents RT @LisaKraus: Submit your questions for @jeffrasco and @RedVelvetEvents by following your tweets with #pym2010 #pym2010 -4:46 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus @jeffrasco and @RedVelvetEvents have a BIG surprise for #eventprofs attending @PYMLive San Antonio next Thursday. Don’t miss it! #pym2010 -2:45 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Submit your questions for @jeffrasco and @RedVelvetEvents by following your tweets with #pym2010 #pym2010 -2:44 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus Live Twitter channel for @PYMLIVE San Antonio #pym2010 Submit your ??? & join the conversation http://twebevent.com/pym2010sa -2:43 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block EventBea RT @PYMVanessa: Submit your #meeting & #evemts questions for @PYMLive San Antonio. Educational Session w/ @jeffrasco, CMP & @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -1:38 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Submit your #meeting & #evemts questions for @PYMLive San Antonio. Educational Session w/ @jeffrasco, CMP & @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -1:20 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Plan #meetings & #events? Definitely don’t miss @PYMLive San Antonio! Big surprise during Educational Session!! http://ow.ly/1LchE #pym2010 -1:16 PM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @RedVelvetEvents: RT @jeffrasco: @PYMLive #pym2010 @RedVelvetEvents & I looking forward to 5/20 & PYM Live. Thx 4 your ???s. Big surprise in our session! -11:50 AM May 14th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @PYMConnect: Join the conversation for @PYMLive San Antonio, 5/20 for #pym2010 http://twebevent.com/pym2010sa -3:55 PM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa RT @PYMConnect Join the conversation for @PYMLive San Antonio, 5/20 for #pym2010 http://twebevent.com/pym2010sa #eventprofs #meetings -3:08 PM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMConnect Join the conversation for @PYMLive San Antonio, 5/20 for #pym2010 http://twebevent.com/pym2010sa -2:40 PM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Plan #meetings & #events? Definitely don’t miss @PYMLive San Antonio! Big surprise during Educational Session!! http://ow.ly/1KDKs #pym2010 -11:03 AM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa RT @RedVelvetEvents: RT @jeffrasco: @PYMLive #pym2010 @RedVelvetEvents & I looking forward to 5/20 & PYM Live. Thx 4 your ???s. Big surprise in our session! -10:42 AM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents RT @jeffrasco: @PYMLive #pym2010 @RedVelvetEvents & I looking forward to 5/20 & PYM Live. Thx 4 your ???s. Big surprise in our session! -9:54 AM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block jeffrasco @PYMLive #pym2010 @RedVelvetEvents Cindy Lo & I looking forward to SAT May 20 & PYM Live. Thx for your ???s. Big surprise in our session! -9:00 AM May 13th, 2010
Feature | Block PlannerWire RT @PYMLive: Do you know?… By attending any @PYMLive event, you can earn CEUs for CMP/CSEP designation #pym2010… http://bit.ly/agIToi -4:30 PM May 11th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMLive Do you know?… By attending any @PYMLive event, you can earn your CEUs for CMP/CSEP designation #pym2010… http://bit.ly/agIToi -4:25 PM May 11th, 2010
Feature | Block LisaKraus RT @RedVelvetEvents: Not too late to reg to attend #PYM2010 in San Antonio – http://bit.ly/9GMWOg $35 for education, networking & CEU pts -10:08 AM May 11th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents Not too late to reg to attend #PYM2010 in San Antonio – http://bit.ly/9GMWOg $35 for education, networking & CEU pts -4:56 PM May 10th, 2010
Feature | Block PlannerWire RT @PYMLive: PYM Advice: Going green in five easy steps. #pym2010 http://bit.ly/apDmpi -2:09 PM May 10th, 2010
Feature | Block RedVelvetEvents RT @PYMVanessa: Submit your #meeting & #evemts questions for @PYMLive San Antonio. Educational Session w/ @jeffrasco, CMP & @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -1:43 PM May 10th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMLive PYM Advice: Going green in five easy steps. #pym2010 http://bit.ly/apDmpi -1:39 PM May 10th, 2010
Feature | Block PYMVanessa Submit your #meeting & #evemts questions for @PYMLive San Antonio. Educational Session w/ @jeffrasco, CMP & @RedVelvetEvents #pym2010 -10:50 AM May 10th, 2010
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