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The Telecom Association Member’s Choice awards were awarded in eleven service categories to vendors for their “Overall Excellence” in the telecommunications industry. In the service category of “Conferencing,” the Member’s choice award went to AccuConference of Fort Worth, Texas.

The Telecom Association Member’s Choice awards were awarded in eleven service categories to vendors for their “Overall Excellence” in the telecommunications industry. In the service category of “Conferencing,” the Member’s choice award went to Accuconference of Fort Worth, Texas.

There are over 2,000 agent members in the Telecom Association, each distributing services and recommending solutions to businesses around the world. The services and solutions they recommend are provided by the companies that are the backbone of the communications industry. These telecommunication providers are nominated by the Telecom Association members and put to a vote. The agents vote on who is doing the best job as a provider in service, product, and customer service.

It was quite a surprise as we didn’t know we had even been nominated

“It was quite a surprise as we didn’t know we had even been nominated,” said David Byrd, Vice President of Operations at AccuConference. “To be in the top five is amazing enough, but to be chosen as the best choice for conferencing is a great honor. We’ve always tried to do the best we can. It’s good to know we’re on the right path.”

Any company that provides a service in the telecommunication industry is eligible to be nominated and chosen for any of the eleven service categories. This year, there were approximately twenty companies in the conferencing category and around two hundred for all categories.

About the Telecom Association
Originally founded in 1995, TA is a membership organization for telecom agents, channel partners and vendors that provide the telecom and technology business services. Of TA’s 2,000 members, about two-thirds are distributors and the rest are providers. TA collects, creates, publishes and distributes information and content that TA members need or desire to help make their businesses more efficient and profitable.

About AccuConference
AccuConference began in 2002 with the philosophy of offering the lowest rates up front. The No Games/No Hassles approach was and still is a success. Starting from the ground up, the entire AccuConference platform was built to ensure the highest quality and most features while maintaining competitive pricing. Always offering the best price up front, AccuConference follows the No Games/No Hassles approach to business. Whether you are part of a large company or a small-business owner, AccuConference always offers the lowest rate with the best quality and features.

Have you ever had a significant amount of people register for a conference, and then only half of them show up? You’re not alone. This sort of thing is common for large volume conference calls (100+ people). It depends on the type of call, but our data shows an average turnout of 40-50%.

Do you want more than the “average” turnout? Here are some tips to boost conference call attendance:

Remind Your Participants – Remind your participants by sending an email or making a quick phone call. Sometimes people want to attend, but they forget.

Use a Guest Speaker – Invite a high-profile speaker. This can be an industry professional or a prominent member of your company. Inform participants that you will be hosting a live Q & A session with your guest speaker.

Take Attendance – Participants will be less likely to skip when they know that their name will be called out. A little accountability can go a long way.

Out-Dial – Instead of having participants call you, you should call them. Our blast-dial feature enables everyone on your list to be called at the same time. You can also have one of our operators assist you with the out-dial process.

Incorporate Media – Keep your attendees engaged and they’ll come back for more. Use Video, PowerPoint, Live Polls and Text-Based Chat to enhance your conferencing experience.

Keep it Entertaining – Incorporate humor throughout your meeting and find ways to keep it interesting. You can create a funny and interactive poll, show a comic strip or share a joke.

Consistency – Plan your calls for the same time and same day so that your participants are less likely to forget. In addition, your participants will begin to anticipate your meetings and plan accordingly.

Toll-free – Flat rate conferencing does not get the same response as toll-free. If people need to pay for the call, then they are less likely to attend.

Last-Minute Reminder – Nothing works better then a last-minute reminder. Send a short email about an hour before the conference call begins.