Frequently Asked Questions |
Q: How can I preview keynote speakers and entertainers? Take me to my Speaker Wish list Call iSB direct at 800.842.4483 or 1.214.744.3885. |
| Q: How can I preview keynote speakers and entertainers? |
| A: The fastest and easiest way of previewing keynote speakers and corporate entertainers is to visit their page on iSB's website. iSB features streaming videos of over a thousand keynote speakers and entertainers! Additional people are being added weekly. iSB also maintains preview DVDs that can be sent to you. |
| Q: What are the typical costs I can anticipate when I book a keynote speaker or entertainer? |
| A: Typical expenses include the fee, audio/visual expenses, air travel, accommodations, meals, ground transportation, and incidentals such as tips. |
| Q: How do I save money on speaker travel? |
| A: Try booking public speakers close to your meeting site. iSB makes it easy with professional speakers throughout North America as well as international speakers. |
| Q: How do I access keynote speakers and entertainment close to major convention cities? |
| A: iSB has hundreds of professional speakers and entertainers located close to popular convention cities such as Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Dallas, San Diego, and San Francisco, to name a few. Considering this, iSB's speaker search allows you to locate keynote speakers and entertainers that are in or near your meeting destination city. Also bear in mind that iSB works with many keynote speakers and entertainers who are not presently listed on our site, so if you can't find exactly what you are looking for here, give us a call at 1-800-842-4483. |
| Q: Where do I go for BIG NAME celebrity speakers and entertainers? |
| A: iSB. We have direct access to the biggest names on today's lecture circuit and in the entertainment scene, including former presidents, vice presidents, prime ministers, cabinet secretaries, leading media personalities, best-selling authors, famous sports personalities, Hollywood stars, corporate entertainment, celebrities and more! |
| Q: Where do I go for affordable keynote speakers and corporate entertainment? |
| A: Call iSB! We have the top database for affordable speakers and entertainers, including hundreds in the less than $10,000 category. Click here to see some of the top speakers under $10,000. |
| Q: How do I access keynote speakers and entertainers outside of the U.S.? |
| A: Call iSB! Booking speakers internationally is iSBís area of expertise. We have direct relationships with international speakers and entertainers and also maintain brokering relationships with agencies globally. |
| Q: Who are some of iSB's clients? |
| A: iSB clients include Fortune 500 companies, top associations and professional societies, (national, international, and regional), leading universities, and civic groups. |
| Q: What if I need to reach iSB in an emergency? |
| A: iSB will make certain that we give you the personal home and mobile telephone numbers of your Content Consultant and Event Coordinator. |
| Q: Can you help me with books? |
| A: Yes! A number of iSB keynote speakers are best selling authors. In most instances, iSB can provide you with books at a substantial discount over the list price and deliver them directly to your event site. We can also help you arrange author book signings and/or book plates. There is no additional charge for this service. |
| Q: Will the keynote speaker or celebrity speaker sign books and other memorabilia? |
| A: Each individual is different. Some will be glad to do so. Others have contractual obligations that preclude them from doing so. It is important to make your requests known in advance, before the contract is signed, to ensure that any special requirements are agreed to in advance and made part of the contract. |
| Q: Can iSB help with a satellite or video conference? |
| A: Yes! iSB maintains relationships with partners around the globe to deliver satellite video conferencing within the U.S. and internationally. |
| Q: What is an exclusive keynote speaker? |
| A: An exclusive speaker is someone who signs an exclusive representation agreement with a speakers bureau or agency. iSB maintains relationships with all speakers bureaus and agencies and can provide you with the vast majority of their exclusive speakers. |
| Q: Does iSB provide exclusive speaker representation? |
| A: Yes, iSB does represent a number of select speakers exclusively. Our roster of exclusives includes such notables as Mike Milken, Russell Simmons, John Kotter, Mark Thompson, Joel Barker, Dr. Jonas Ridderstrale, Dr. Kjell Nordstrom, Carl Schramm and Janine Turner |
| Q: Do I pay more for using a speakers bureau? |
| A: In most instances, speakers pay speakers bureaus a commission on their fee. This means you can enjoy free consulting service, independent recommendations, a high level of event coordination, plus many additional services at no additional cost to you. |
| Q: Once I choose a keynote speaker or corporate entertainer from iSB, what can I expect? |
| A: Simply put, the best service in the industry. You will be assigned a Content Consultant to ensure that your event goes smoothly from start to finish. |
| After selecting your speaker or entertainer, iSB will issue you a contract including logistical details and terms and conditions of the contractual arrangement. The contract requires you to submit a deposit of 50% of the speaking fee within 14 days of booking your speaker. The balance is due 14 days prior to the event date. This may vary depending on speaker's or entertainer's requirements. |
| Q: Can I audio or video tape the presentation? |
| A: Many keynote speakers and corporate entertainers do allow taping at no additional charge. Some do not wish to be taped or charge an extra fee. It is important to make your requests known in advance, prior to booking the speaker. iSB can then give you the correct information and include it in the contract. |
| Q: Will the keynote speaker or corporate entertainer attend special VIP events? |
| A: Some speakers and entertainers will agree to attend a special event at no additional charge. Some will not. It is important to make your requests known in advance and include this in the contract. |
| Q: Does iSB provide celebrity speakers for fundraising and charitable events? |
| A: Yes! iSB recognizes the tremendous value of having a top-tiered celebrity speaker at your event. We have relationships with many highly recognizable celebrities, understand their passions and can help book the perfect talent to dramatically impact your event. |
