CMPs and The Events Network on BOB.tv

By Eric Rozenberg, CMP, CMM
The Events Network on BOB.tv

I was privileged to be one of the first to take the CMP exam in Europe back in 2004. I recently had the opportunity to be part of the team reviewing the last manual. What has changed in between? Many things of course, but two elements are coming to mind:

In the last year, more people are accessing the web through mobile devices. Videos as a means of content consumption is exploding!

Why should you, as a CMP, care? Well, imagine that you could learn about any topic related to our meetings and events industry, anywhere, anytime and for as long as you want. Imagine that you could see content from various workshops, webinars, conferences or associations’ congresses that you were not aware of, or unable to attend? Imagine you could consume this content and share it with your fellow CMPs or CMP candidates. Imagine that the entire content you would be watching has been curated. In other words, you would be guaranteed to watch excellent content. Imagine that by watching those videos, you would accumulate continuing education hours towards your CMP recertification. Imagine you could access this content at no cost because you are a CMP.

Well, stop imagining and connect to The Events Network on BOB.tv because this is where almost all of the above is happening ... right now! I write "almost" because the review of the The Events Network on Bob.tv content for CMP applicability should be complete by the end of the year.

Two and a half years ago, Tony Lorenz, a seasoned industry professional and entrepreneur, had the idea for BOB.tv. (BOB stands for "Best Of Business). He managed to bring around the table, as Founding Industry Partners, ASAE, IAEE, PCMA and MPI. Those associations, joined since then by other associations and corporations, are all providing content to The Events Network on BOB.tv. The content is curated and, if it is educational and non commercial, it is uploaded and made accessible to all the registered members. In other words, you and I are not wasting time sifting through thousands of pieces anymore when we search for a specific topic.

As you will see under the tab "supporting partners" on The Events Network the "crème de la crème" of organizations are already involved in this revolutionary idea and, even if it was launched last summer, you have already access to an amazing variety of content ... and we are adding new pieces every week.

Let me give you an example. As a CMP, I want to stay atop of what is going on in my industry and be aware of the changes and trends that could be affecting my work. As an industry professional, I like to hear regularly from thought leaders and be exposed to their knowledge. I wish I could sit down and listen to people like David Peckinpaugh (Maritz CEO and co-chair of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition) or Michael Dominguez (MGM Resorts International senior vice president of corporate sales and current MPI chair). Guess what. I had the opportunity to speak with the two of them together a few weeks ago ... and it is all available on The Events Network

At this stage, I could go on and on for hours, but I think it is time for you to check for yourself. So, please go to http://events.bob.tv/, sign up or sign in, search by their name and listen to the conversation or go straight to http://events.bob.tv/media/envision-interview-mike-dominguez-david-peckinpaugh/

I’m convinced you will learn a thing or two ... at least I did!

Let me know what you think. I’m reachable on eric.rozenberg@bxbgroupllc.com and tweet as @yoda18.

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