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Is it less expensive to hire a speaker for a virtual event than for an in-person event?

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Virtual speaking appearances are a cost-effective alternative to high speaking fees, often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates. There is typically no difference in fee for a 15-minute speech versus a 60-minute speech. Some motivational speakers are open to discounting their fee if hired for more than one event by the same organization. When browsing speakers, consider their location to keep travel costs down. Personal connections to your organization or event location can increase your chances of securing a renowned speaker. Be upfront about your needs and expectations to ensure a successful partnership. Speaker bureaus like Speakers Inc help guide you through the booking process to negotiate the best deal with favorable terms. Ready to find the perfect speaker for your event? Use our advanced search feature or contact us to get started today!

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Dali Tembo is CEO & Co-founder of a Global Consumer Insight & Collaboration Agency. He is recognised as one of the leading strategists canvassing current and future trends affecting Africa’s youth.

Having completed his undergrad in Organisational Psychology, Business Management and Public Management, Dali went on to study a Post Grad Honours in Marketing and an MBA specialising in Emerging Markets from the University of Liverpool.

In his young career, Dali has delivered strategic guidance to numerous multi-national corporations across Africa, the UK, the US and MEA. In addition, Dali has also partnered with the UCT Institute of Strategic Marketing to deliver two of the largest research studies ever presented on Youth and High Income Earners in South Africa.

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Dali has also run his own Youth Trends Columns, contributed to leading magazines on emerging trends and been a regular guest speaker at notable conferences and universities.

He is a contributing author to the book ‘The Future is Now’, featuring commentary from leading Futurists, such as: Nikolas Badminton, and Theo Priestley.

Dali Tembo was also recently given the prestigious honour of delivering his first Ted Talk, a year after giving the closing Keynote speech at the biggest Trade and Finance conference in Africa, GTR.

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