#EventIcons - Meet The Icons Of The Events Industry (Audio)
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#EventCanvas: Taking Event Design To The Next Level - #EventIcons Episode 163
May 07, 2019 16:29 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week’s #EventIcons continues on the topic of event design. Last Wednesday we dove into design thinking and its impact on events. And to take it a step further, today we’re introducing the #EventCanvas methodology! Now, as everyone knows, designing an event is stressful. Not only is it stressful, but it’s also unbelievably time-consuming. This is exactly the part where having processes in place can make a world of a difference! However, putting the machine to work can be hard if you have...
How To Plan An Event Without Visiting The Venue - #EventIcons Episode 161
April 30, 2019 16:28 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn today’s #EventIcons, we’re taking a closer look at how to plan an event without visiting the venue using AR and VR in events. During a very recent episode of the Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger already tackled a similar topic. However, it’s never quite enough! When considering all the unbelievable potential of AR and VR in events, endless (Endless? Get it?) possibilities for discussion are out there. And this week, we’ll jump on the topic of venues, and what AR and VR c...
Improving Your Attendee Experience: Design Thinking For Events - #EventIcons Episode 162
April 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week’s episode of #EventIcons will tackle the amazing world of design thinking for events. Your favorite podcast will have a few episodes dedicated to design, and how it impacts the world of events coming up. As such, today we’re talking all about design thinking, and how this solution-based approach can be an asset for event planners. When it comes to planning, the eyes should always be on the prize – and in this case, the prize is your attendee experience. Resources: Mural – Design ...
How to Use Podcasts & Events as Marketing Tools - #EventIcons Episode 160
April 23, 2019 15:26 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBSo, you’ve heard of a play within a play, but when was the last time you heard about a podcast within a podcast? Okay, perhaps the Shakespearean element doesn’t quite fit here. However, today’s episode of our podcast is, indeed, about podcasts. More specifically, podcasts and events. It seems like every way you turn, someone has their own podcast going on. But there’s still quite a gap in the industry when it comes to bringing podcasts and events together. Why is this the case, considering ...
Global Meetings Industry Day: Growing Our Industry Forward, a Leadership Perspective – Episode 159
April 16, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 47.4 MBA couple of weeks ago, #EventIcons was all about Meetings Mean Business, the coalition behind Global Meetings Industry Day. As one of the most important days of the year for the event business, GMID joins professionals from across six continents and over forty countries in events all over the world. In fact, the purpose of the Global Meetings Industry Day is for everyone involved to celebrate the tremendous worth and economic impact of the industry. Ahead of this remarkable date, Lindsay Ma...
Transparency In The Event Industry – Episode 158
April 09, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBTransparency in the event industry isn’t talked about nearly as much as it should. The issue of transparency is paramount in any business. How else are we expected to generate and cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and vendors alike? This is only possible once we build these relationships based on trust, honesty, and – you guess it – transparency. In a long-term perspective, transparency in the event industry ensures we thrive. On today’s awesome episode of #EventIcons, we are ...
Tackling Commoditization In The Event Industry – Episode 157
April 02, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MBommoditization in the event industry is real. Despite what we might think, it’s very real for creative industries. With the overall business paradigm changing, entire job positions being eradicated by advances in AI and automation, and the wave of commoditization ready to be ridden, what are the options for those working in the event planning industry? Join us today for another amazing episode of #EventIcons, starring Kevin White. Kevin is a recurring guest, with decades of experience telli...
Meetings Mean Business: Lobbying for Recognition – Episode 156
March 29, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBToday is all about Meetings Mean Business. How do you prove the real worth of your multi-million industry to your local newspaper? How can you make a small community understand that your ventures in the event business aren’t a colossal waste of money, but rather a contribution to the economy? In today’s episode, we explore the campaign Events Mean Business and how professionals can work together to show the world – and every single stakeholder! – the full positive impact of the industry. Me...
The Story Behind the Redesigned World Education Congress – Episode 155
March 29, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 56.4 MBToday we are diving into MPI’s World Education Congress. The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. The World Education Congress went through the event design canvas process, where all stake...
The Biggest Takeaways from the Global Event Forum – Episode 154
March 20, 2019 21:23 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBFor the second time ever, the International Live Event Association (ILEA) held the Global Events Forum in August 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The forum brought together 30 of the brightest and biggest influencers in the events industry to delve deep into issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the event industry today. The influencers who were a mixture of partners, producers and planners took a hard look at issues such as commodity pricing, education within the industry, data security and...
GameStop – Episode 153
March 12, 2019 18:46 - 56 minutes - 55.9 MBToday we are joined with a dynamic duo Samantha Vogel and Judy Payne of GameStop. Together their event department raises millions of dollars in sponsorships and create an event that crosses generational boundaries, uses creative ideas to engage their audience, all while meeting stakeholder objectives. For those not familiar, GameStop is a worldwide retailer and the largest selling retailer in the video game industry. They also own ThinkGeek. On top of these impressive facts, they hold an an...
Learning and Performance Design: It’s Part of the Experience – Episode 152
February 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBOne of the main reasons people attendee events is for education and development. However, 80% of what is learned at events is forgotten in 48 hours. It is crucial to make sure you implementing learning and performance design for your event. Designing meaningful educational settings and formats can truly set your organization apart, improve retention and application of knowledge attendees learn and ultimately deliver on personal and professional needs of participant and organization. On this...
Women in Events – Episode 151
February 19, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWomen are everywhere in the event industry, crossing all sectors of the industry and from entry-level positions to the most senior roles. It’s clear women are making an impact and have made great strides. But women still face unique challenges at every level, there are still many glass ceilings to shatter. Joining us today are three incredible women in the industry Kiki Fox the co-founder of the Association for Women in Events, motivational speaker and social impact champion, Courtney Sta...
The Power of Sponsorships in 2019 – Episode 150
February 12, 2019 20:16 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAre you thinking beyond the surface of event sponsorship? Sure almost every event requires sponsorship but long gone are the days that it is enough to just plaster up a few banners from your sponsors and call it good. Now more than ever before event sponsors need to enhance your event and your attendee’s experience, and planners need to be able to highlight the benefits that your event can bring to potential event sponsors. You should have a mutually beneficial partnership with your sponsors...
Live from #GoWest2019 – Episode 149
February 08, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 78 MBOn this episode of #EventIcons we are live from GO WEST! GO WEST is the largest gathering of event professionals in Western Canada. The event focuses on education, innovation, and networking. Getting everyone connected and building relationships is one of the events main goals. Today our iconic guests; Dustin Westling of OneWest Event Design, Brent Taylor of Timewise Event Management Inc., and Arlene Schilke of Timewise Event Management Inc. are joining us to talk all about the 2019 GO WEST...
Make Your Event Wi-Fi Not Suck – Episode 148
February 08, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWe have come to a time and place where event Wi-Fi is expected. Unfortunately, it’s not always delivered as you expected maybe the quality is terrible or the price is through the roof, none of these are surprises you want to run into your event. But how do you avoid these issues? How can you ensure you are getting great Wi-Fi for your event? Today we are getting down into the nerdy details of just how you can make sure your event Wi-Fi doesn’t suck. Today on #EventIcons our host Will Curran...
Slowing Down Human Trafficking: The Role Meeting Planners and Hotels Can Play – Episode 147
February 08, 2019 16:42 - 58 minutes - 57 MBJanuary is national human trafficking awareness and prevention month. Sex trafficking is an issue that feels almost impossible to solve but if everyone took steps to recognize the signs and help we could make an impact. The International labor organization estimates that over 40 million people are living in trafficking worldwide, 1 out of 4 being children. This isn’t an issue in a far away country either, human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states. Everyone should be aware of human...
#EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peek – Episode 146
January 29, 2019 18:10 - 38 minutes - 39.2 MBToday we are giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our 2019 #EventIcons show line up. We are stepping up the game for event industry podcasts. From tips on how to grow your business, to event safety and technology there will be something for everyone! We even are filling you in on some of our mega guests who will be joining us! Don’t miss this preview! What do you want to see from #EventIcons in 2019? Leave us a comment below and let us know. We want to help keep you up-to-date with the l...
Favorite Tools Of The Year – Episode 145
January 08, 2019 19:43 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBToday we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year. In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs. Our hosts will fill you in on their favorite episodes of the year, books, podcasts, apps, tech gadgets and so much more! If you are looking for new inspiration and tools this episode is for you. We want to help keep you up-to-...
2019 Event Design Trends – Episode 144
January 02, 2019 16:33 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBAs event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry. Our clients expect us to stay current with trends and know how to implement them at their events when it comes to event design trends and so much more. In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. Joining us today are the #EventIcons, David Merrell of AOO Events and Susie Perelman of Mosa...
Top Event Tech Trends in 2019 – Episode 143
January 02, 2019 16:29 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBToday’s episodes is one of our favorites of the year. We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. They will talk about what they have seen, where our industry is heading with tech and how we can continue to integrate more deeply and create better planner and participant experiences. Our iconic panel Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates, James Spellos of Meeting U, and Nick Borelli of Borelli Str...
3 Years of #EventIcons – Episode 142
December 18, 2018 17:25 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThree years ago Will Curran wanted to find a way to stand out in a crowded space, doing what he loves best – talking to people. Just as important to Will was thinking about how to develop and deliver meaningful content for event professionals, by event professionals in an engaging format. While #EventIcons has been through iterations of delivery, the premise, the core that we can and should learn from each other has remained! In this episode of #EventIcons we are celebrating 3 years of the ...
Make Your Events More Theatrical – Episode 141
December 11, 2018 22:40 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBA great event is very similar to a great theatrical production. There is the grand entrance, the setting, a narrative, building the story, emotions, and an ending that makes us think. On top of a storyline, there is the technical side with set changes, technology to enhance the experience and a cast that brings it all to life. It makes sense to make your events more theatrical to enhance the attendee experience. So how do you make your events more theatrical? You are in luck! Today’s guests...
Everything Mega Televised Events: Episode 140
December 04, 2018 22:22 - 1 hour - 59 MBSome of the most challenging events to produce are televised events. With a mega televised event such as the Super Bowl, Inauguration or Olympics you only have one shot to get things right. If you aren’t prepared or things go wrong it really shows. In fact, we saw a prime example of this at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last week when the lip-sync track audio did not match up with Rita Ora’s in ear track creating an out-of-sync disaster of a performance that unfolded in front of millio...
Everything You Need to Know About C2 Montreal – Episode 139
November 27, 2018 18:47 - 59 minutes - 58.6 MBC2 Montreal is completely different from any event out there. C2 Montreal is all about setting the stage to spark creativity and exploration within attendees. The event is full of collaborative experiences and experiential brainstorming. Whether you are hoisted into the air during a lab or have a networking meet up in a mirrored room, you can expect the unexpected at C2 Montreal. In this episode of #EventIcons the iconic Julia Cyboran of C2 Montréal joins us to teach us more about the magi...
Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138
November 20, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIf you have not heard the term braindate yet, we need to talk! We believe braindates are the future of networking and you are going to want to incorporate them into your next event. We all want networking at our events to knock the socks off the participants, leaving them feeling richer for the experience, and braindates do just that. They allow you to use an app to connect to other participants and set up one on one or small group meetings based on shared interests at a specific location. O...
Our Favorite Events From 2018 – Episode 137
November 13, 2018 20:20 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis is one of our favorite episodes of the year! If you follow #EventIcons you know our hosts travel the world and see so many epic events. Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. They will discuss what makes a great event, and highlights from the many events they attended this year. We will also cover what events are on their bucket lists for 2019. Watch below to get the scoop! We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Below, in our Ep...
A Complete Guide for Planning a Nonprofit Event- Episode 136
November 06, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBPlanning a nonprofit event is no easy feat, it takes a great strategy and above all a big heart. These events require a commitment to the cause, an understanding of how to leverage the power of events to share a message and raise funds. Of course, on top of all that you still need to be a master of the event planning skills all planners need! Today we are so excited to have two very strong leaders joining us from this space. They have a deep expertise ranging from how to manage diverse tea...
Live From IMEX 2018 – Episode 135
October 30, 2018 21:16 - 2 hours - 150 MBIn this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!). If you aren’t familiar with IMEX it is THE place to connect as an event prof. IMEX has 3200 plus destinations, venues and suppliers from 130-plus countries under ONE roof in Las Vegas literally everything you can imagine in one place. On top of connecting, there are so many educational programs, workshops, and amazing keynotes. ...
PCMA: The Largest Network for Meeting Planners – Episode 134
October 23, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBPCMA truly cares about the personal success of all their members and their organizations. They are committed to making their members they best they can be. They have been around for decades and are constantly pushing the events industry forward. Today on our iconic panel we are joined by Sherrif Karamat of PCMA and Claire Smith of Vancouver Convention Centre. They will be taking us through an extremely thought provoking epsiode! Not only will we learn more about PCMA, but we will learn abou...
Everything You Need to Know About Event Furniture – Episode 133
October 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBEvent furniture design is often an overlooked part of events. Sometimes to cut corners we go with what is cheapest or what’s available at the venue. This is a mistake! Have you ever sat in those locking chairs all day at a convention tightly packed like a sardine? Don’t do this to your guests you can do so much better! With the help of CORT furniture, we are talking all about how furniture and design can really help you achieve your event goals and so much more! Joining us today on our icon...
Everything You Need to Know About Event Transportation – Episode 132
October 09, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBEvent Transportation is the key to the success of your event. It’s a piece of the puzzle we often take for granted. Event transportation often is overlooked, strategy and logistics go on behind the scenes but is a must to execute well when planning. There is so much to consider when planning event transportation from how many people you will have, where they are coming from, the venue you are going to, the city. To make transportation a success you need to be proactive in the planning. Whe...
Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – Episode 131
October 02, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBCyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events. From the basics like what do you have to protect? and how do you protect it? To a dee...
Best Practices for Hiring An Event Staff – Episode 130
September 25, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this episode, we are covering the hot topic of hiring an event staff. We will discuss independent contractors vs W2 employee and which might be right for you. While there is no right answer, people have very strong feelings on what is best and you will see that today! Our panel will discuss best practices for hiring your event staff from differences between a W2 employee and an independent contractor to best applications. Furthermore, we will discuss the differences in breaks, travel, ove...
Build an Internal Event Team – Episode 129
September 18, 2018 15:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBIt’s no question that everyone wants to build internal event team that’s amazing. However, actually going about creating the team can sometimes feel like a mystery. We are here to help you learn all about how to build an internal event team that is engaged and ready to execute events at the highest level. On this episode of #EventIcons, Sej Pandya of Event Marketing Consultant, will be discussing how to build a great internal events team. We will talk about ways to connect your team whether...
Everything You Need to Know About Mills James Agency – Episode 128
September 11, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBToday on #EventIcons we’re talking about the life of a creative agency. We will be learning from Mills James. For more than three decades Mills James has been helping some of the country’s biggest brands plan, develop and execute the events and videos that have shaped and driven the industry. They have offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio, providing event and video production services to Fortune 500 companies, startups and not-for-profits. Futhermore, Mills James will be answ...
Live from Connect Marketplace – Episode 127
September 05, 2018 15:28 - 2 hours - 118 MBThis week we are live from Connect Marketplace! If you are unfamiliar, Connect Marketplace is all about meeting with the best minds in the industry, they have the most interesting speakers from many industries and it’s a great time to well, connect! This weeks episode is an extended two-hour show with the best and brightest minds in the industry. This episode will touch on almost every topic in the events industry. From sustainability to event technology we have you covered. Furthermore, we...
Live From ILEA Live – Episode 126
August 28, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBToday’s episode is near and dear to our heart! We are live from ILEA Live! Joining us today are some of the best and brightest in the industry. As you probably guessed, it’s all about ILEA Live and how to grow as an event prof. But! Before we jump into that I think it’s important we take a step back and go over ILEA. Incase you have been living under a rock, International Live Events Association is a thriving association for global creative event professionals. They provide networking, educ...
Sh*t Event Planners Say, Part III – Episode 125
August 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIt’s back! Sh*t event planners say part three is in full force! This is a very special episode of #EventIcons. Our hosts – Will, Brandt, and Audrey – will be joined by Aaron Kaufman, the President of Fifth Element Group. They will be discussing as you probably guessed all the sh*t event planners say. The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent! Join us for this entertaining and somewhat controversial episode! We want to help keep you up-to-date w...
Event Key Performance Indicators: Metrics To Measure Your Events – Episode 124
August 14, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBToday we are talking all about event key performance indicators (KPI). Key performance indicators are the measurable outcomes that measure event success. This can be confusing, what exactly are we measuring? Why do I need to do this? Who is defining the metrics? How will you measure them? Today we will answer all this and more! Today our iconic guest Daniil Shcherbakov of Radario Marketing Platform will be discussing everything you must know about measuring event key performance indicators...
The Role of A Creative In Events – Episode 123
August 07, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBDo you ever feel like your events are missing something but you aren’t sure what? Do you find yourself wishing that you had better content, interesting videos and more. If so you may be missing a creative role from your event team. They are visionaries who help tell your story, take your visions and make it a reality. On top of that, they make sure your overall concept is cohesive and all your details are covered. If you want to have an amazing event you need really look into adding the role...
Trends in Incentive Programs – Episode 122
July 31, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIncentive programs are a big piece of the events industry. The expectations for incentive programs continue to change. It’s no longer only salespeople that are getting rewarded. Companies are focusing on many other aspects and objectives to reward too such as customer retention. As an event planner, you need to be ready and aware of these changes! In this episode of #EventIcons our iconic guests Padraic Gilligan of SoolNua, and Megg Withinton of Intellective Group will cover everything you...
How To Succeed With Event Operations – Episode 121
July 24, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWhat is event operations? Well, it depends on who you ask but to us, event operations are the people behind your event that you often don’t see and hear. They are the team at your event doing the actual execution. Operations do everything they can to keep your event running smoothly, from organizing execution to creating processes. In today’s episode of #EventIcons our guests Chris Roberts of EventOps, Liz Lathan of Haute Dokimazo are here to talk about everything needed to succeed in event...
#MeToo Movement and Its Impact on Events – Episode 120
July 10, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThe #Metoo movement is an international movement against sexual harassment and assault. It has empowered people throughout the world and given a voice to the voiceless. As long as you haven’t been under a rock you have seen the movement gaining power in Hollywood and beyond. It is not a trend or a fad. It’s not new, it’s real and here to stay. It also doesn’t only affect women, men and women alike need to be apart of this and work together to end sexual harassment and assault. Like all indus...
Behind The Scenes with INBOUND – Episode – 119
July 03, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBINBOUND is arguably one of the most-watched, must-attend events in our current times. Everyone wants to go. The event continues to attract an incredible audience around brilliant programming and content. Content is at the heart of everything they do. The speaker line up is buzzworthy and has included in the past huge names such as Michelle Obama and John Cena. With the launch of the INBOUND Studio they now even have a year-round content, all focused on the business of growing business. In t...
Chatbots: Everything You Need To Know – Episode 118
June 26, 2018 13:00 - 59 minutes - 50 MBWhat are chatbots? More or less a chatbot is a program which takes a process that is chat driven and makes it consistent for a user (they give the same answers each time unlike a human would) and a well-programmed bot allows easy interaction with a human. You typically see chatbots disguised as “live chats” on websites. It feels like a human speaking to you, but it’s a chatbot! It is a mix of AI and person-driven tech. So now that we know what chatbots are, what types of organizations use ch...
Everything You Need To Know About CEMA – Episode 117
June 19, 2018 13:00 - 47 minutes - 47.5 MBCema (Corporate Event Marketer Association) is a booming community. With 800 members and growing, CEMA needs to be on your radar. CEMA focuses on relationships and conversations first. This is what allows the organization to continue to thrive and set themselves apart from other associations. If you are looking for an extremely valuable association to become a member of this could be for you! In this weeks episode of #EventIcons our guests Kimberley Gishler of CEMA (Corporate Event Marketin...
Planning Sustainable Events: What You Must Know – Episode 116
June 12, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBEvents can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable? Why should event planners really care? Can you really make a big impact on our world by planning sustainable events? If these questions are spinning through your mind you are in the right place! In today’s episode...
Alternative Event Venues – Think Outside The Ballroom – Episode 115
June 05, 2018 13:00 - 59 minutes - 60.4 MBAlternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues? What do you have to keep in mind when planning at an alternative venue? Are there really major differences from planning an even...
Managing Client Expectations – Episode 114
May 30, 2018 02:22 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAs an event prof managing client expectations should always be top of mind. Managing client expectations helps both you and your client have clarity working together. This will also keep your clients happy, and ensure you are on the right track with what they have hired you to do. Setting up expectations allows you to frame the groundwork for how the relationship will continue to grow. We can’t state how important this truly is! In this weeks episode of #EventIcons our iconic guest Jeff Fr...