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Inside the Ultimate WOW Experience

What turns an event into a true WOW experience? Gail Davis shares her experience being onsite at an unforgettable event in Amarillo, TX, where powerful performances, meaningful community impact, and unexpected moments came together in a way attendees will never forget.

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GDA Industry Insights

How We Stack Up in the Age of AI

Gail Davis shares how GDA Speakers is embracing AI while staying true to what has always set us apart: relationships, experience, and personalized service that helps event planners make confident decisions.

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GDA Technology

Your GDA Advantage: Our Client Portal & Polling Feature

At GDA Speakers, we believe event planning should be empowering—not exhausting. Over the years, we've embraced technology not just to keep up with change, but to stay ahead of your needs. Gail Davis dives into how our exclusive GDA Client Portal and polling feature were built to support you with transparency, efficiency, and heart.

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GDA Industry Insights

The Future of Event Planning: Trends and Tips for a Seamless Experience

Planning events is always a dynamic process, and staying ahead of trends can make all the difference. In this month's blog, Gail Davis shares insights on key trends event planners can anticipate as we move into the new year.

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GDA Industry Insights

Speaker Fees: To Negotiate Or Not To Negotiate

Supply and demand. GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis shares her industry insights on the timing of negotiating speaker fees.

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GDA Industry Insights

How Speaker Fees Are Like Handbag Shopping

Target or Prada? GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis shares her "handbag analogy" to explain how to determine your event's budget for speaker fees.

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GDA History

23 Years of Unforgettable Experiences

GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis shares the top 23 most booked speakers in GDA history. These keynotes serve not only as the foundation of GDA but as inspiration for your future events!

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GDA Technology

GDA Polling Feature: Speaker Selection Just Got Easier

Implementing client feedback - one vote at a time. GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis discusses the client benefits of GDA's polling feature in the event planning process.

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GDA Industry Insights

The VIP Experience: Going Out of Style, Or Just on Pause?

Is the VIP experience on the decline? GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis shares the reasons behind less VIP parties being booked with clients and celebrity speakers.

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GDA Industry Insights

What Flavor Is Your Speaker?

Let us help you serve up the right option! GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis shares how to select a speaker that suits your audience's varying tastes and preferences.

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