Breakouts

In this episode, Jason speaks with Sean Specie about how to boost attendee engagement at your virtual events. Sean provides 4 easy tips that will help you smash Zoom Fatigue once and for all at your next virtual event. || Follow Akommo: https://www.akommo.com|| Follow Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgreenman/ || Follow Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-specie/

In this episode, Jason speaks with Ashley Lawson about how to choose a safe destination for your next event. She's traveling throughout Central and South America, speaking with venues and destinations to better understand the safety protocols being promoted // Akommo (https://www.akommo.com) // Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/eventdad/ // Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyroseontheroad

Choosing the right event technology can be a difficult endeavour. With so many virtual event platforms out there, where is the best place to start?In this episode I speak to Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, founder of Event Mind, about how to select the right online event platforms for you.Ashanti is also a thought leader on the topic of diversity in the events industry. She has some fantastic ideas about how any business, no matter how small, can begin to do a better job of promoting a diverse workplace.

The incredibly insightful Chloe Mandell of Mandell Experiences returns on this week's episode of Breakouts.Chloe is a true virtual events expert. In this episode she continues to answer common questions like:How to begin the process of choosing the right virtual event platform?What to look for when doing an online event demo?Why now is a great time to dive into digital event experimentation?Where you can start educating yourself about online events?How are virtual event affecting the environment?Whether you're just getting started or have years of virtual event experience, this is another fantastic listen. Chloe is full of insights for all types of event planners.

Virtual events are the literally the only game in town right now. But only a handful of event professionals have been able move their business online successfully.My guest today, Chloe Mandell, is one of these people. She is a true virtual events expert, and drops into Breakouts to educate us.Whether you're just getting started or have years of virtual event experience, this is a fantastic listen. Chloe is full of insights that for all types of event planners.This is Part 1 of a two part series with Chloe.

Mike Duseberg continues his conversation about evolving his corporate magic business into a successful virtual experience. In this episode we cover:- Why Mike’s switch to virtual has been successful- How to stand out in a CROWDED virtual environment- How to leverage curiosity and anticipation to attract attendees- He has tons of valuable Zoom tips that can be applied to any stream- Why the investment into virtual will pay dividends, even once physical events are back.As a professional entertainer in the events world, Mike is a fountain of knowledge and is absolutely full of insights that will help you produce a better event that your attendees will love and remember.

Mike Duseberg on how he evolved his corporate magic business into a successful virtual experience. We also speak about the power of entertainment, and how important it is to grab and maintain attention in an online world overloaded by information.As a professional entertainer in the events world, Mike is a fountain of knowledge and is absolutely full of insights that will help you produce a better event that your attendees will love and remember.

You want more followers - but is that the right question? How can you measure your success on social media?In this final episode (part III of III), Sabrina and I aim to answer these questions.We also share which platforms we believe are best for the events industry. Event planners, #eventprofs, and more will find value here.

You're an event professional and you're happy with your social media profile. But what should you be publishing? What should you write? How often?In this episode, I continue my conversation with Sabrina Meyers about social media basics. We answer two simple questions today:1. What kind of content should you be publishing?2. How often should you be posting content?

Most of you are on social media, but I bet you're not using it enough. With the right strategy, social media can be on of the most effective ways to grow your events brand and reach your corporate clients.In this episode, I speak to Sabrina Meyers from Hot Hospitality about social media basics. We answer three simple questions today:1. Why should event professionals, hotels and destinations bother with social media?2. What social platforms do we recommend for the industry?3. How do you choose the best user name or handle?

Influencer marketing is an extremely effective marketing strategy, especially in the MICE industry. It can also be surprisingly easy and cheap to implement. In this episode I speak to Mariska Kesteloo, an influencer marketing expert, about how you can start your own campaign today on a shoestring budget.

Marco Oelschlegel - Director of Visit Berlin Convention Bureau. Berlin is leading the charge towards reopenings in Europe. As of June 02, they allow indoor events of up to 150 people. This is an exciting time for the MICE industry, and all eyes are on the German capital. I speak with Marco about how we can host events in Berlin today and what new protocols we should expect. He also tells us about the 80 person live event they hosted a few days ago.

Crisis management requires planning, thoughtful communication, speed, and leadership. Everyone has been managing the COVID crisis over the last few months (cancellations, client refunds, health issues), but very few of us had plans in place. Steff provides actionable tips on how to best manage a current or future crisis in the MICE industry.

This is an introduction to Sabina. She's an event professional, venue guru, pilates instructor and health coach. We also discuss the importance of well-being in the events industry, particularly how to take care of your body and mind through movement.She is based in Barcelona, and speaks perfect Spanish, Catalan, and English (with British accent).

Julie Boulanger has over five years of event experience as the Events and Operations Manager at Akommo. She has a strong background in NGO's and is a an expert on Corporate Social Responsibility. In this episode, we discuss Julie's background and talk about the current state of the global events industry.

We chat to Rich about life as an expat in Barcelona, his background growing up in the UK, his attitude towards good sales, and the company culture at Akommo. He also gives us some solid music recommendations and talks about his love for streetwear.

We speak about life as an event planner living in Barcelona during the Coronavirus pandemic.