Author: Andy Cohen

Literacy remains one of the most pressing and persistent challenges in American education. Reading proficiency rates, the science of reading debate, achievement gaps between student populations, and the question of how to build genuine love of reading in students who have never experienced it -...

Working with a speakers bureau gives event planners something no amount of online searching can replicate: direct knowledge of how a speaker actually performs. At Collaborative Agency Group, we have seen our speakers on stage, heard from planners who have booked them, and built relationships...

Keynote speaker fees typically range from $5,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the speaker’s profile, demand, and event requirements. Most corporate events fall between $15,000 and $50,000. Here is how to think about where your speaker will land -- and what drives the number. What...

The back to school keynote or teacher kickoff event carries more weight than most district leaders realize when they are booking it. Staff are coming back from summer with varying levels of energy, optimism, and readiness. What happens in that first large gathering sets the...

Most event planners assume the hard work is finding the right keynote speaker. It is - but it’s not the only work. The best keynotes don’t happen because a great speaker showed up. They happen because a great speaker showed up prepared. Here’s what that preparation...

Sales kickoffs and annual meetings carry enormous weight. They set the tone for the quarter — or the year. They’re the one time your entire team is in the same room, hearing the same message, building the same momentum. And the keynote speaker you choose...

The events industry doesn’t stand still. What worked two years ago — or even last year — might fall flat with today’s audiences. And that’s especially true when it comes to keynote speakers. The event trends shaping keynote speakers in 2026 are changing how organizations...

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