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Connecting event professionals around the world by sharing real-life experiences, insights, event planning tips and more. In each episode, we break down a different challenge or discuss a new idea to uncover the latest industry trends.

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    • Nov 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    #53 - Building an influencer marketing strategy for events

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 18:33 Transcription Available


    Is influencer marketing right for your event? Don't know where to start? What influencer is right for your brand? On this episode, our guest is an expert on all things influencer and brand marketing strategies, Katrina Xavier; founder of Blitz Marketing. 

    #52 - Building and growing a nonprofit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 23:57 Transcription Available


    Michelle Jewsbury, CEO and Founder of Unsilenced Voices, shares advice for nonprofit founders and those trying to start or build their organizations.  With tips on collaborations, sponsor relations, fundraising and more.   Unsilenced Voices (UV) is a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in multiple countries using financial assistance, community education, and revolutionary blockchain technology.

    #51 - A Discussion on Creating Accessible Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 21:26 Transcription Available


    Award-winning speaker and advocate for mental health and invisible disabilities, Kristin Light, joins the show to help navigate mental illnesses and events. Topics include creating an accessible registration page, event website and marketing campaigns as well as different types of disabilities to consider.  

    #50 - Building a purpose-driven brand and growing your business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 22:59 Transcription Available


    Meg Prejzner, CEO and Founder of Hackett Brand Consulting, joins our 50th episode with advice on growing a business and brand. From identifying your target audience, branding and marketing strategies, to aligning your events with your brand...we cover it all!

    #49 - Teaching: Tips for performing arts instructors and events!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 22:52 Transcription Available


    Founder and Director of Momentum Music and Arts, Mindy Kay Smith, joins the show with advice for teachers! From Broadway to adult and theater classes in public schools, she provides advice for current performing arts instructors as well as ones just starting out.  

    #48 - Planning destination events and travel post-COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 17:03 Transcription Available


    Want to learn more about what it takes to plan destination events? Or how to get guests traveling again post-COVID? Valerie Bihet, founder of the VIBE Agency and industry expert, joins the show with tips for professional event planners around the world. 

    #47 - The fundamental steps to building goals that are attainable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 30:29 Transcription Available


    Debra Eckerling, creator of the D*E*B Method for Goal-Setting Simplified and the KEEP System for Employee Retention, joins the show! Discussing her strategies and fundamentals for setting effective goals; for event planners, business owners, personal aspirations, etc. 

    #46 - Organizing virtual tastings and in-person food tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 38:44 Transcription Available


    It's time to talk CHOCOLATE! Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of Cocoa Beantown Tours and Events, Victoria Kichuk, joins the show. As an expert in coordinating tasting events, she shares her experience pivoting to virtual tasting events and tips for running them. As well as advice for organizing in-person tasting events and tours. 

    #45 - Hiring event speakers and tips for becoming one!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 30:36 Transcription Available


    Looking for keynote and public speakers to perform at your events? Mark Grimm, experienced keynote speaker, seminar host and founder of Mark Grimm Communications, joins the show to provide tips for finding and hiring event speakers, speaker management, collaboration and more advice! 

    #44 - Transparent marketing strategies and crisis communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 40:42 Transcription Available


    Channing Muller of DCM Communications joins the show, with years of expertise and experience in the event industry to share with our listeners. Everything from uncovering the traits that make a successful event to crisis planning and transparent marketing when dealing with COVID-19 and other hiccups along the way. 

    #43 - The Doctor of Fun on creating memorable meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 25:59 Transcription Available


    Megan Bendtzen, speaker, consultant, fun specialist and Doctor of Fun, joins the show to discuss a serious matter...FUN! In this episode, Bendtzen talks about the different strategies for creating meaningful meetings, and advice on increasing engagement within in audience. 

    #42 - Outsourcing virtual teams for events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 16:58 Transcription Available


    Outsourcing Director at MMCY Tech, Valerie Bowden, discusses the top jobs event planners should outsource and the benefits of outsourcing remote teams. With advice for current businesses and event planners working or looking to work with virtual teams.

    #41 - Selling events the smart way, not the hard way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 28:41 Transcription Available


    Founder of Endless Events and host of the EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran, joins the show! With his expertise and event experience, we uncover smart ways to market events that reduce stress and make selling tickets easy. 

    #40 - Finding speakers for events: Who is right for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 18:28 Transcription Available


    Mollie Plotkin, owner of The Mollie Plotkin Group, represents thought leaders, motivators, business experts, professional athletes and other speakers for virtual and live events. In this episode, we are breaking down the process of finding and booking speakers, and tips on selecting the best speakers for your events.

    #39 - Attracting media and effective promotional event timelines

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 35:33 Transcription Available


    President of Corbett Public Relations, Bill Corbett, breaks down the timeline of promoting events and building a personal brand. He includes advice on attracting media, as well as how to prepare for a successful media interview. 

    #38 - Team building activities - should you be doing them?

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 16:24 Transcription Available


    Outback Team Building and Training's Senior Event Manager, Dolena Matthews, joins the show to discuss the long-term benefits of team building events. Plus, hosting activities with virtual teams and navigating time zones. 

    #37 - Creating a captivating experience for a digital audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 27:26 Transcription Available


    Ike Singh Kehal, CEO of an event platform for virtual and hybrid experiences, talks the future of events. All about the benefits of networking events online, and how to keep an audience engaged in a digital space. 

    #36 - The dos and don'ts of party planning and making $$$

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 38:07 Transcription Available


    Known as the Party and Profit Goddess and one of the top party planners in LA,  Marley Majcher talks not just about planning, but how to make money and budgeting tips. With topics like outsourcing staff versus volunteers, food at events, and tips for entrepreneurs, we had a lot to talk about.

    #35 - Event Partnerships - Sponsors, speakers & contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 31:31 Transcription Available


    Tiffany Allen, founder of AEA Consulting Firm, a full service corporate event management company, joins the show discussing her background in the event space. Drawn from her 15 years of public sector experience as a contract manager, Allen advises on how to reach out to sponsors and event speakers, tips for contract management and creating effective sponsorship packages. 

    #34 - Athletic Director on digitizing school sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 35:19 Transcription Available


    Director of Operations at Millwood Public Schools, A. Shannon Hayes, discusses the transition back as schools return to in-person. With advice for Athletic and Operation Directors, we discuss how he has been running contactless sporting events, live streams, and digitizing their entire event process. 

    #33 - A party planning platform with everything you need!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 25:45 Transcription Available


    Founder of Sugar & Rind, Philly Mackinnon, is here to make throwing parties ridiculously easy. A platform that has everything you need, from cocktail and bar packages to decorations and DJS. Mackinnon shares her top tips for the first time planners and a list of must-have party essentials. 

    #32 - The science behind repeatable event success

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 38:48 Transcription Available


    Expert in event methodology, Heather Mason, discusses the science behind what makes a successful event. Mason, Founder and CEO of Caspian Agency, shares some of her steps to planning a strategic, repeatable event and the science behind event success. 

    #31 - Videographer's advice for filming events

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 24:57 Transcription Available


    Daniel Hess, owner and founder of To Tony Productions shares his experience as an event videographer. With tips for filming large scale events, mistakes to avoid on site, and what to look for when hiring a videographer for your event. 

    #30 - Having onsite medical staff at your event

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 22:14 Transcription Available


    ParaDocs Worldwide is a service that provides medical support to local, national and global events. Founder and CEO, Alex Pollak, shares the importance of having medical staff standing by ready to provide care at events and projects. Reminding us why these types of services should be at the top of our list when planning an event, not the bottom. 

    #29 - Marketer's advice for global event planners

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 38:02 Transcription Available


    With extensive experience heading up global events, Laura Holton shares her advice on planning experiences! In this episode, we talk about planning across time zones, platforms for global evens, collaboration tools, hybrid potential and more. 

    #28 - Increasing brand exposure - Advice from CEO

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 30:03 Transcription Available


    Brigette Young, the Founder of The Modern Muse Company, a marketing agency, joins the show to share her marketing expertise! With  advice on mini pop-up events, brand partnerships, and marketing strategies for 2021 as events make their comeback. 

    #27 - Preparing for a safe event site as live events return

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2021 42:18 Transcription Available


    Principal at The Event Ally, Andrea Ramsey, joins the podcast to discuss event safety as live experiences start to return. This episode is all about getting back to live events and creating safe event sites beyond COVID-19 concerns...but in-person safety in general. The Event Ally is a collective of Subject Matter Experts poised to provide you with the insight to safely move your events forward in the era of COVID-19.

    #26 - Captivating audiences in a virtual world

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later May 19, 2021 25:23 Transcription Available


    SVP of Allied Global Marketing, Matthew Glass, talks about how brands can stand out in a virtual world. From working with celebrities and influencers, to understanding the difference between marketing in-person and virtual events. 

    #25 - A mobile solution for event screenings (Health Pass by CLEAR)

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2021 24:07 Transcription Available


    Throughout the pandemic, EDM Maniac has hosted CDC compliant in person experiences as well as live stream productions. Founder of the company, Devin Lezama, shares their success behind events in 2021 and the changes they've implemented in order to hold COVID safe, in person experiences. Also discussed is their recent partnership with Health Pass by CLEAR as a mobile solution for effective health screenings.

    #24 - Pensacon founder discusses convention planning

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2021 23:24 Transcription Available


    Experienced convention planner, founder and CEO of Pensacon, Mike Ensley, talks about what it takes to plan a convention. The episode includes topics on coordinating mass event parking, weekend passes and VIP packages, working with celebrities, app building software and more. 

    #23 - Social media strategies for events this year

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 24:58 Transcription Available


    The owner of The Space Social, marketing expert Jordan Crump, talks all things social media. As the world evolves, so should your social media. When to post, what to post, where to post...we are answering all of your questions and more in this episode!

    #22 - Running a multi-day festival (management advice)

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 36:48 Transcription Available


    Volunteer management, safe food handling, multi-day event planning are just a few of the topics discussed on this episode. Brad Veach, Executive Director for the famous Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, joins the podcast to give his advice on planning a major festival. Plus, their experience with transitioning to digital ticketing. 

    #21 - Sports marketing, fundraising and school athletics!

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 32:17 Transcription Available


    Excite Fundraising President, Ryan Hughes, joins the show to talk about the future of sports and athletic fundraising. With a background in sports marketing and fundraising, Hughes discusses fundraisers and what makes a successful campaign. Plus, advice for athletic directors and schools running sporting events during COVID-19. 

    #20 - Influencer marketing - how to grow your brand in 2021

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 22:30 Transcription Available


    Elma Beganovich, one of the top New York City's lifestyle influencers and founder of A&E, talks about our shift into the digital age. Discussing the evolution of marketing this past year and business strategies behind influencer marketing; how influencers are impacting brands in 2021. 

    #19 - Operating a homeless shelter during the pandemic

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 22:07 Transcription Available


    Executive Director of the Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless speaks about their strategies for keeping the shelter open during COVID. With advice on fundraiser campaigns and what to know before hosting outdoor events. 

    #18 - Concerts - a look into the return of productions in 2021

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 23:45 Transcription Available


    CEO at TAD Management, Terry Davies, discusses their company's COVID-19 journey and their return of event production worldwide. Including tips for concert promoters, marketers and talent bookers. 

    #17 - Fundraisers & donations - advice for connecting online

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 23:13 Transcription Available


    Administration Assistant for small concert series, Robin Tinani, discusses the ways they have been connecting with patrons online. From online fundraises, creative donation ideas, and virtual raffles, the Cecilian Chamber Series has found ways to overcome the effects of COVID on the industry.

    #16 - Nonprofit plans for new arts festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 24:09 Transcription Available


    The organizers of the Everywhen Project plan on continuing the mission with new festival event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. In this episode, group members talk about the creation of the nonprofit and future art experiences planned for 2021 and beyond. 

    #15 - Hybrid events - the new normal for B2B marketing

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 33:52 Transcription Available


    John Capano, Senior Vice President at Impact XM, an experiential marketing agency, discusses his bridge strategy for coming into the new world of events. A look into virtual experiences, online engagement, content marketing ideas, etc. 

    #14 - Running a Restaurant Week during COVID-19

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 23:10 Transcription Available


    Chairman of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, Jim Flynn, talks about their journey during the pandemic and future food experiences in 2021. With advice on creating safe dining spaces for guests and hosting food events follow CDC guidelines. 

    #13 - 'Save Our Stages' COVID relief bill for independent promoters

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 10:52 Transcription Available


    Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), 2021 has started off on a positive note for event promoters and entertainment venues with the passing of the Save Our Stages (SOS) Act.

    #12 - Museum director talks new protocols for safe, escorted tours

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 17:11


    The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park shares their current safety protocols in order to run fully escorted tours. Plus, creative ways they've transformed their protective barriers into artwork! 

    #11 - Pandemic's impact on higher education and retention rates

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 36:06 Transcription Available


    Center for Higher Education Retention Excellence (CHERE) discusses their virtual conferences during COVID-19. Plus, advice for educators seeking ways to boost student engagement and a look into how the pandemic might affect higher education.

    #10 - An outdoor theater's transition to virtual events

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 29:13 Transcription Available


    North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare festival, Montford Park Players, shares their experience with streaming live events during the pandemic. 

    #9 - Winery shares their safety procedures and tips for staying open

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 14:53 Transcription Available


    Best of Temecula, Wilson Creek Winery, gives advice on running a winery during COVID. Including safe tasting events, onsite dining, and virtual mixology classes. 

    #8 - Art school stays connected with new community hub

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 31:06 Transcription Available


    San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts introduces their new platform and series for connecting artists online. In this episode, the school talks more about the purpose behind the new hub and how artists everywhere, not just their students, can benefit from it. 

    #7 - Theatre program produces Radio Plays to connect online

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 23:33 Transcription Available


    In this episode, the head of the Santa Barbara High School Theater program explains how productions have continued online in the form of Radio Plays! Justin Baldridge also discusses his future plans for the department and reopening again for in-person performances. 

    #6 - New venue safety procedures in response to COVID

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 12:50 Transcription Available


    Audience Services Technician at Chabot College, Caroline Morrison-Pegg, shares how the school's Performing Arts venue is restructuring all events during COVID. 

    #5 - Online fundraisers, virtual school events and registration

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 20:34 Transcription Available


    Brittany Noriega, Service Coordinator for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, shares her tips on using Purplepass' registration and software for virtual events, student orientations, fundraisers, and merchandise sales. 

    #4 - Virtual performing arts and theater planning

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 20:27 Transcription Available


    This episode is all about virtual event planning for the Arts and Super Summer Theatre walks us through planning their first 100% online celebration and theater event.

    #3 - Online educational events and engagement tips

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 26:20 Transcription Available


    Interview with MHAI training director, Justin Beattey, talking about his educational program and its transition to online - advice on hosting virtual educational events, workshops and trainings during COVID-19.

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