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Testimonials

Leveraging his career in advertising, marketing, publishing and the Internet, Michael has acquired a stellar reputation among business executives for his savvy market insights. Michael’s pro-active trend analysis is a strategic asset that can be leveraged by any company that allies its brand with his ahead-of-the-times marketing skills.

Testimonials

From the U.K.’s Telegraph, which called Michael “America’s most influential trendspotter” in 2004, to a host of attendees at his presentations, Michael has met with great acclaim for his pointed insights:

Jon Luther

“Michael was entertaining and engaging and brought a lot of substance to our meeting. He truly connected with the group and made us pause for a moment and look at things in a different light.” – Jon Luther, Chairman and CEO, Dunkin’ Donuts

Janet Branton

“Spot-on, funny and occasionally irreverent, Michael Tchong has a way of delivering high-impact information in a low-key manner that makes people listen and learn, and laugh, through the whole program.” – Janet Branton, Senior Vice President, National Assoc. of REALTORS (NAR)

Jay Witzel

“Michael offered compelling insights into the trends of global society, challenging our thinking about how to serve tomorrow’s customers. His style is entertaining and engaging.” – Jay Witzel, President and CEO
, Carlson Hotels Worldwide/Regent

Cami Mattson

“What a treat it was to have you attend and speak at our annual meeting last week. You were a positive addition to our presentations and we have received numerous compliments. Not only was your material fresh and interesting, but your delivery was dynamic and entertaining.” - Cami Mattson, President & CEO, San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau

Clayton Reid

“Michael not only grabs you from the beginning with his entertaining and energetic style, but he brings insight about the future consumer landscape like no one else I have ever heard.” – Clayton Reid, President and Managing Partner MMG Worldwide (Vail Summit)

Bob Gilbert

“Michael has a way of grabbing the attention of conference participants in a way that really engages them and makes them think about the implications of the customer of the future.” – Robert Gilbert, President & CEO, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

Stephanie Atkins

“Everyone really enjoyed your presentation [at NAA Newspapers 05]. You really energized us.” – Stephanie Atkins, Marketing Director, The Marshall News Messenger

Telegraph

“The most influential trendspotter in America…” – Telegraph, Nov. 2003

Tom Costello

“Michael, you created a buzz that reverberated throughout the Symposium. You not only are an expert extraordinaire on trends but you deliver your message in a fun, engaging, mind-expanding style. Many simply stated: WOW!” – Tom Costello, Director, Hospitality Industry Management Program, University of San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi

“Your willingness to engage in frank and open discussion made the [Congressional] tour exceptional.” – Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Lourdes Rouse

“On behalf of the Minister of Tourism, the Aruba Tourism Authority, Aruba’s private and public sector, we would like to thank you for the excellent presentation you gave. As one of my colleagues put it, we ALL found religion.” – Lourdes Rouse, Director, Aruba Tourism Authority [now hospitality professional]

Andrew Jaffe

“Thanks for the warm, humorous way you opened our first Clio Interactive Advertising Awards Gala. It was a memorable launch and because of your efforts and support, left a very favorable impression with the digital community. As I suspected, you have a gift for waking up an audience—not only in print but in person.” – Andrew Jaffe, Executive Director, CLIO Awards [now independent consultant]

Allison Boaz

“Thanks so much for participating as the keynote speaker at Studio 360i. We have received tremendous feedback from the event and feel it was a huge success. Thanks for helping us revive the Internet marketing industry.” - Allison Boaz, Marketing and PR Manager, 360i.com

Kristin Asleson

“Your presentation was informative, humorous and thought-provoking. Attendees of our conference found the information you provided extremely useful and many are making budget changes to increase their Internet advertising spends. In fact, we’ve closed several large deals as the result of the seminars and your presentation.” – Kristin Asleson, Vice President, Strategic Marketing, mPlayer.com [now CEO, LimeLife]

Sheilah Rosen

“Michael, your presentation today at VIC L.A. reminded me of Eleanor Roosevelt’s words: ‘Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.’ You are definitely in the category of great ‘concentrated’ minds.” – Sheilah Rosen, Yahoo!

Allie Shaw

“It’s rare that any speaker can move such a large percentage of the audience, particularly a group that crafts messages and advertising strategy for a living.” – Allie Shaw, Co-Founder, Launch