Wages Design

Bob Wages and his outstanding staff of design professionals developed our web site. Bob understands how to use design to interpret the written word. He is one of the most accomplished and high quality designers in the country. And, a great guy to boot! www.wagesdesign.com

Vital Speeches of the Day

THE site for the best speeches being given today. In fact, their archive of speeches goes back to 1934 when Vital Speeches was started by editor Tom Daly’s grandfather. If you think you have a speech that’s worthy of consideration, send it to Tom. www.votd.com

Speechwriter’s Newsletter

An offering from Ragan Communications for the past 25 years, this has been an excellent source for ideas, practical advice and understanding the craft of speechwriting. Also, they sponsor the best single conference for speechwriters in Feb. in Washington, D.C. David Murray is the hardworking genius behind this and a good person to know for speechwriters. www.speechwritercity.com

Longitudes06

A few years ago UPS started a partnership with Harvard Business School Publishing to sponsor an annual global event on the topic of supply chain management. Entitled Longitudes, it has been an outstanding success, attracting some of the leading minds from government, business, academia and the media. This is a creative way to frame issues and influence the thinking of key audiences. This site is the program for the event last year in Shanghai. Steve Soltis has put together what is arguably the best executive messaging program in the country at UPS. www.longitudes06.com/

Bank of America

One of the top corporate executive messaging programs in the country is at Bank of America. Todd Rubenson and his staff have produced some of the best executive speeches anywhere and they understand the importance of venue strategy and merchandising the speech. Check out Amy Woods Brinkley commentary on knuckle-bones and hairballs. www.bankofamerica.com/newsroom/speeches