Testimonials "
"S3 is one of the best communications-related suppliers out there. The S3 team helped GE pioneer an Executive Visibility strategy and they worked hard to demonstrate metrics showing results. They have unparalleled and industry-unique understanding of using speaking opportunities globally to build a company's thought leadership strategy and they know how to get executives booked consistently. They are excellent partners in creating compelling thought leadership strategies that drive markedly improved corporate awareness. In addition, the S3 team is strategic, proactive, and eminently personable."
"You're an extension of my team - love working with you guys."
"S3 continues to be a valuable resource for finding and evaluating the right speaking opportunities for our management. Their industry depth and networking relationships are outstanding. I'm happy to share my successful experiences with S3's amazing industry intelligence and relationships to anyone."
“A solid executive speaking program is a key component of any communications platform and S3 is the differentiator between the ordinary and the exemplary. Not only does S3 consistently deliver the right opportunities to elevate speakers, but they do so quickly, professionally and are always willing to go the extra mile.”
"S3 impresses the heck out of me. Their speed. Their expertise. Their professionalism. Their judgment and counsel. Their knowledge of the speaking circuits. Their can-do attitude. They are the tops in my book and a pleasure to work with!"
"The team at S3 have been great partners. The extensive knowledge they have of the conference and trade show industry coupled with their professional contacts has proven invaluable to the success of IBM's executive visibility program. Without them we would have needed an in-house department to do what they do so well. S3 delivers tangible results, fully integrated with my marketing-communications program, with minimal project management."
"S3 has the most experienced Speakers Bureau pros I've ever worked with. They know the events, they have the contacts, and they get the results. S3 far exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them anytime!"
"When we brought S3 onboard as the agency to support speaker placement activity across Corporate and Product, we made the explicit decision to place all the speaker placement activity with them. S3's exclusive focus on executive speaker placement differentiates them from any PR or communications agency. They have the relationships with the conference coordinators and they help cut through the red tape of the process. They streamlined the speaker placement process for us and they are always willing to go the extra mile."
“Executive visibility at key industry and business gatherings is incredibly valuable to Network Appliance. Partnering with S3 increased that visibility significantly, and is one of the most impactful and cost-effective public relations decisions we have made. The entire S3 team understands our target audiences and how to get in front of them and is focused on helping us achieve our business goals."
"Working with S3 is a winning choice. Time and time again they have delivered high quality speakers and followed through on every detail to ensure each client’s participation is fruitful and productive. Speakers and conference organizers alike can rest assured that working with S3 is a recipe for success!"
"Working with S3 has given CFO a leg-up in securing high-level executives who we would not have access to otherwise. They understand the needs of a conference organizer who is looking to create a dynamic conference agenda, via top notch speakers. The services they provide are a win-win for the executives in the companies they represent, as well as those of us who plan these meetings. That's just one of the things that makes them stand out!"
"The people at S3 are among the most professional marketing executives I've worked with. I am delighted at the caliber of speakers they always provide me and impressed with the care and personal interest they show on behalf of their clients. They have consistently delivered the level of speaker I require to maintain the high standards of my conferences. Many companies could learn a lot about customer service based on the successful business model Jeanne Tee and Lori Zetlin created when they launched S3- Strategic Speaker Services, Inc."
"I have had the opportunity to work S3 on numerous occasions- and each time it has been nothing but an absolute personal pleasure and a professional success. I am often in a situation where the market is demanding to hear about very specific topics that only certain executives would be qualified to address. S3 is always able to recommend speakers that are uniquely able to cover these needs, all the while making the process incredibly seamless. I would very confidently recommend them to anyone."
"When I start programming a conference, one of my very first calls is always to S3. Not only are they top speaker placement professionals, they go out of their way to be helpful. Their knowledge of big-picture issues, what's happening in the event world, and my specific needs is unrivaled. They always offer invaluable feedback and ideas. And they are an absolute joy to work with.
I couldn't recommend S3 more highly."
"When I program a conference, I am always looking for speakers who are of high caliber from well-respected organizations and are well-spoken experts in their field. S3 consistently offers up great candidates who are high-level, appropriate and excellent speakers. Their willingness to work with me to find just the right person has resulted in great reviews for their speakers and my conferences. They work with me both pro-actively and when I need someone yesterday. I couldn't ask for more professional, willing collaborators with whom it is a delight to work."
"I've been working with S3 for years. They have a solid bench of speakers and always think creatively."
"S3 delivers! I've seen their clients benefit tremendously as a result of speaking at our conferences. This is a company that knows how to gain and then leverage exposure for their clients generating a big payoff from a minimal investment."
"S3 is one of the best speaker bureaus I have had the pleasure to work with. Their clients who have spoken at The Economist events I have managed have always added tremendous value to the agenda and they in turn have benefited significantly as well. This is a company that knows what it is doing!"