Great Events
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWhat are the latest industry trends? What are people doing well? What's the next "Big Thing" on the horizon? How can you adapt to new industry rules and regulations?
Great events create great brands, and it takes a village to create an event worthy of your company image. Meet your village: Paulina Giusti, Alyssa Peltier, and Rachel Andrews. They’re part of the team behind Cvent, and your hosts for the Great Events podcast.
With each episode, you'll get access to additional content, tools, and resources to help you grow in your career, leaving you prepared to tackle the next big event that aligns with your company's marketing and events strategy—big or small, whatever they may be.
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Technology Enabling Accessible Attendee Experiences
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAccessible technology is really changing the way we create events, especially for those who have disabilities. Not long ago, in-person events were inaccessible to people with certain disabilities. Now, with intention and technology, people are helping change this space for the better. In this episode, Stephen Cutchins, the Senior Product Manager of Accessibility at Cvent, joins hosts Alyssa and Paulina to share how he helps organizations transform their events to be more accessible and inclus...
Applying Takeaways from Dreamforce
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDreamforce. The ultimate event everyone wants to attend. For years they’ve set the gold standard of how to put on a great event and tie the Salesforce brand and marketing to make it seamless. In this episode, host Alyssa Peltier is joined by three guests at Cvent, Charlie Friend (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleswfriend/), Mackenzie Regan, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzieregan/) and Kevin McNeal. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcneal-37bb78b4/) All three had the opportunity to att...
From Planning Corporate Events to Weddings: A Unique Pivot Story
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhether you’re planning a corporate retreat or someone’s dream wedding, when you connect with your client on a personal level, you’re better able to create an unforgettable event. In this episode, we’re joined by Bianca Cruz and Victoria Williams, Co-Founders of Pivot Productions (https://www.apivotproduction.com/). This duo has a background in corporate events but they shifted to the wedding industry, and they take a distinctly personal approach to event planning. Listen in to learn more abo...
Evoking Emotion and Fostering Community at INBOUND
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBNext level branding can be used to create a sense of community and even evoke emotions in attendees that stick with them long after they’ve headed home. In this episode, host Alyssa Peltier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssapeltier/) is joined by fellow Cventer Carisa Bartelt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carisa-bartelt/) to reflect on their recent experiences at INBOUND. Both witnessed how HubSpot used a combination of high-profile, inspirational speakers and in-your-face brand installations...
What It Takes to Be a Good Partner to Marketing Ops with Darrell Alfonso, AWS
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMarketing operations play a specific role in organizations, and especially events. So what does it take to be a good partner to the team, whether you’re a vendor or a part of the company? In this episode, host Alyssa Peltier is joined by Cvent guest-hosts Emily Dick and Carisa Bartelt. They speak with Darrell Alfonso, the Head of Global Marketing Operations for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and author of The Martech Handbook, on all things marketing operations, from its evolution to how event ma...
2022 GBTA Convention Insights and Reflections
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe travel industry took a pretty big hit during the pandemic, but when it comes to events, it forced them to think outside the box and deliver what truly matters. In this episode, host Rachel Andrews is joined by Jess Hayes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesshayes/), Senior Director of Digital and Growth Marketing Membership Operations at GBTA (https://www.gbta.org/) (Global Business Travel Association), and Nicole Seely (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleseely/), Manager of Event Operations. ...
Reimagining Travel Programs with GBTA
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe travel industry took a pretty big hit during the pandemic, but when it comes to events, it forced them to think outside the box and deliver what truly matters. In this episode, host Rachel Andrews is joined by Jess Hayes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesshayes/), Senior Director of Digital and Growth Marketing Membership Operations at GBTA (https://www.gbta.org/) (Global Business Travel Association), and Nicole Seely (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleseely/), Manager of Event Operations. ...
Why Your Presenters’ Experience Matters with OVATION'S VP of Sales, Peter Gentile
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe way people facilitate and execute great events are changing, especially when it comes to technology enhancements and innovation. On this episode, hosts Rachel Andrews, Paulina Giusti, and Alyssa Peltier are joined by Peter Gentile, VP of Sales from OVATION. OVATION is an event production agency focused on creating unique event programming in both the live and virtual settings. Listen in as they discuss the future of event tech and production, how those two industries have collaborated an...
Why Your Presenters’ Experience Matters with Ovation's VP of Sales, Peter Gentile
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe way people facilitate and execute great events are changing, especially when it comes to technology enhancements and innovation. On this episode, hosts Rachel Andrews, Paulina Guisti, and Alyssa Peltier are joined by Peter Gentile, VP of Sales from Ovation. Ovation is an event production agency focused on creating unique event programming in both the live and virtual settings. Listen in as they discuss the future of event tech and production, how those two industries have collaborated an...
It Takes Two to Tango: When Marketing and Sales Unite
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWe’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes two to tango,” but have you ever thought of how it applies to sales and marketing? This year B2BSMX, a show usually attended by marketers, opened attendance to include sales professionals as well and show how the two departments can really work together when it comes to events. In this episode, host Alyssa Peltier is joined by two guests, Brian Ludwig (aka Luddy) SVP of Sales at Cvent, and Greg Jackman, a manager on the Cvent demand generation team, to ...
CEMA Recap: Inspiration, Creativity, and Community
August 17, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Corporate Event Marketers Association (CEMA) holds a conference each year with anywhere from 400 to 500 attendees. This year, hosts Alyssa Peltier and Paulina Giusti were able to attend for the first time, and they’re bringing all their learnings to the podcast. In this episode, Alyssa and Paulina share their biggest takeaways from the event, including digital experiences, thoughts on “the great exposure,” and how creativity is making a grand entrance.
Achieving Sustainability through Radical Collaboration
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThere’s a surge of interest for organizations to build more sustainable meetings and events programs. But how do we do it effectively and avoid greenwashing? On this episode, host Alyssa Peltier is joined by Kris Justice, Senior Manager on the Cvent Enterprise Client Success Team, and Ben Quarrell, the Co-founder of Isla and Trace, the carbon measurement platform. To get the planet where it needs to be, there has to be radical cross-sector collaboration. In their conversation, they share how...
Behind the Scenes: Planning MPI’s 50th Anniversary
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBMeeting Professionals International produces one of the biggest event professional conferences every year and they recently celebrated MPI's 50th anniversary at The World Education Conference’s (WEC) in San Francisco. Creating an event for event planners is no small feat. What does it take to pull off? We’ve got two MPI experts to share the tricks of the trade. Melinda Burdette, Senior Director of Events, and Drew Holmgreen, Chief Brand Officer, share valuable insights not only on how to put...
Planning an Event for Your Village: A Peek into Our Business Leaders Retreat
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIf you’re planning an event for people in the event planning industry, you better bring your A-game. In this episode, two of Cvent’s Meeting and Event Planning stars, Kayla Sommers and Sam Efthimiades, join us to share their secrets on how they were able to wow the company’s top performers at our Business Leaders Retreat. Listen in to hear how treating everyone like a VIP is more about personalization than perks. As you listen, you’ll also pick a lot of insider know-how about getting the mos...
IMEX Frankfurt Rundown
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIMEX Frankfurt is one of the biggest events for hospitality and event professionals. With their 20th year anniversary this year, they had 100 countries represented and over 11,000 attendees. It is the place to be for anyone looking to learn more about the industry, get a sneak peek at innovation, and hear from industry-leading professionals. But don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend. In this episode, Rachel Andrews is joined by Karen Carter, Director of Enterprise Marketing for Europe at...
Cvent Travel Summit Recap
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBVirtual events or in-person events? Why choose when you can take the best of both worlds and go hybrid! Kelli Kopec, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Cvent and Lauren Allison, Lead Meeting and Event Planner at Cvent join Paulina on this episode to discuss another event that was a smash hit - the Cvent Travel Summit. The coolest part? It morphed from being an entirely virtual event to a hybrid one with great results. Listen in to learn how to stay agile across the board so you can reach m...
Hybrid Events, the Best of Both Event Worlds
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBVirtual events or in-person events? Why choose when you can take the best of both worlds and go hybrid! Kelli Kopec, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Cvent and Lauren Allison, Lead Meeting and Event Planner at Cvent join Paulina on this episode to discuss another event that was a smash hit - the Cvent Travel Summit. The coolest part? It morphed from being an entirely virtual event to a hybrid one with great results. Listen in to learn how to stay agile across the board so you can reach m...
Big Events Are Back!
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBWe’ve spent the last couple of years mastering virtual and then hybrid events, but now big, beautiful, in-person events are back! And the possibilities are endless. In this episode, our hosts Alyssa, Rachel, and Paulina discuss the new approaches being taken when planning massive events, both in the B2B and B2C spheres. Throughout the conversation, you’ll learn about the focus on incorporating technology and streamlined convenience into experiences and get inspired to go big, once again.
Getting Smart About Professional Development
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBCMP, CGMP, PMP, CMM…Do you already have tons of acronyms after your title? Or are you thinking about adding some? In this episode we’re joined by Amanda Young, Owner of Young Events Consulting and Nari Courtney, Senior Marketing Manager at Cvent, to discuss professional development. As you listen, you’ll learn about the different educational and advancement opportunities available. You’ll also gain insight into deciding which certifications are right for you (and which ones you should pass u...
Global event trends
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFelica Asiedu is the Senior Marketing Manager in Europe for Cvent, and on this episode she joins the gang to discuss the trends she’s seeing with events at a global scale. Since COVID, the way we tackle events is different. This includes basic logistic complications but also behavioral changes. Things like drinking gallons of coffee because you’re used to having your coffee pot next to you or taking quick naps over lunch because, why not? So what are other differentiations you need to be thin...
Global Event Trends
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFelica Asiedu is the Senior Marketing Manager in Europe for Cvent, and on this episode she joins the gang to discuss the trends she’s seeing with events at a global scale. Since COVID, the way we tackle events is different. This includes basic logistic complications but also behavioral changes. Things like drinking gallons of coffee because you’re used to having your coffee pot next to you or taking quick naps over lunch because, why not? So what are other differentiations you need to be thin...
Reactions to the Forrester B2B Summit
May 10, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe crew at Cvent just participated in a pretty noteworthy conference, the Forrester B2B Summit, and we want to tell you all about it! It's a third-party consultant agency that allows us to get out of the sales pitches and really talk about marketing as a whole. Pretty awesome stuff. So, on the show today Alyssa is joined by Christine Kelly, a team lead of the Marketing Technology team at Cvent, and Tiffany Sanford, a member of the Demand Generation team. Listen in as they share their favorit...
Live from Cvent CONNECT
May 04, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis is a special live episode from the annual Cvent CONNECT conference for event professionals, marketers, and engagement experts. Listen in as Alyssa, Paulina, and Rachel share some of their highlights from past years and dish out advice on making the most of networking opportunities. Our trio is loving how much human connections are making a comeback in the industry so they can go out and do epic sh*t! If you want to do the same (and of course you do) listen in and get pumped for next year...
Episode 8: Live from Cvent CONNECT
May 04, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis is a special live episode from the annual Cvent CONNECT conference for event professionals, marketers, and engagement experts. Listen in as Alyssa, Paulina, and Rachel share some of their highlights from past years and dish out advice on making the most of networking opportunities. Our trio is loving how much human connections are making a comeback in the industry so they can go out and do epic sh*t! If you want to do the same (and of course you do) listen in and get pumped for next year...
Reimagining your internal events
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBCOVID-19 and quarantine are fading like distant memories, and events, both internal and external, are on the rise. So how should you be thinking about your internal events to get the most impact? Rachel and Paulina get behind the mic to share lessons learned from the internal events they’ve kicked off for Cvent this year. Listen in to hear the creative ways they’ve been able to give attendees the experience they want and how identifying the purpose of the event is key. Key Takeaways: - Th...
Reimaging Your Internal Events
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBCOVID-19 and quarantine are fading like distant memories, and events, both internal and external, are on the rise. So how should you be thinking about your internal events to get the most impact? Rachel and Paulina get behind the mic to share lessons learned from the internal events they’ve kicked off for Cvent this year. Listen in to hear the creative ways they’ve been able to give attendees the experience they want and how identifying the purpose of the event is key. Key Takeaways: - Th...
How Video Converges with Events
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSince 2019, the average user has watched over 100 minutes of video content per day. That’s a lot of time, which is why it’s so important to think about video as a part of your marketing strategy. In this episode, hosts Alyssa, Rachel, and Paulina discuss how events and video converge, creating a bigger picture of your marketing strategy. Hint: it’s not just about capturing the video and putting it on social media. Curious to know what the true secret sauce is? Go ahead and press play. Key Tak...
How video converges with events
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSince 2019, the average user has watched over 100 minutes of video content per day. That’s a lot of time, which is why it’s so important to think about video as a part of your marketing strategy. In this episode, hosts Alyssa, Rachel, and Paulina discuss how events and video converge, creating a bigger picture of your marketing strategy. Hint: it’s not just about capturing the video and putting it on social media. Curious to know what the true secret sauce is? Go ahead and press play. Key Tak...
Introducing Great Events
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBGreat events create great brands, and it takes a village to create an event worthy of your company image. Meet your village: Paulina, Alyssa, Rachel, and Brock. They’re part of the team behind CVENT, and your hosts for the Great Events podcast.
Meet The Hosts: Rachel Andrews
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBMeet Rachel Andrews, Senior Director of Meetings and Events at Cvent–and one of the hosts of the Great Events podcast. Overseeing over 1,000 global events a year, she is an expert in turning chaos into something beautiful. Rachel loves bringing people together in a meaningful way, enabling her to deliver amazing events with a purpose. In this episode, you’ll get to know Rachel–from her early modeling days, to her love of the outdoors, to her forward-thinking mindset about how to use data to...
Meet The Hosts: Paulina Giusti
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBMeet Paulina Giusti, Senior Manager of Meetings and Events at Cvent–and one of the hosts of the Great Events podcast. From high-touch luxury meetings and VIP incentive programs, to large-scale conferences and trade shows, she is an expert in handling the “Invisible Workload” of planners, enabling her to deliver more successful events with a more balanced mindset. In this episode, you’ll get to know Paulina–from her past as a ballet dancer, to her surprise proposal from her husband ahead of o...
Meet The Hosts: Alyssa Peltier
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBMeet Alyssa Peltier, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Cvent–and one of the hosts of the Great Events podcast. Alyssa helps enterprise organizations and Cvent consultants tell the story of how planning, meetings and events, and marketing organizations can work together to achieve growth outcomes. In this episode, you’ll get to know Alyssa–from her month working on a vineyard in France, to her passion for always changing up your event program strategies (even if it means you fail a few t...
Post Event Activation - Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBFor our last installment of our six-part series, we are talking all about post event activation. Our speakers, Manpreet Kaur, Director of Meetings and Events at Cvent, and Robin Clark, Manager of Trade Shows and Events at Cvent, talk us through everything they do to make sure that the data collected at Cvent CONNECT 2021 is used in an effective way to make the event that much more successful. Listen in to hear how they use engagement scoring, their take on activating data, and insights on wha...
Tech Talk - Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBLet's talk about tech! In this episode we talk to our tech experts on what it really takes to put on a hybrid event. In our fifth installment of our six-part series of going behind the scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021, we are talking all about technology. We are joined by our experts Taylor Bohn, Event Technology Lead at Cvent, David Heizer, Assistant Team Lead, Professional Services at Cvent, and Paulina Giusti, Senior Manager of Meetings & Events at Cvent, on everything technology and get thei...
Working with Partners/Vendors - Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBFor part four of our six-part Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021 series, we talk to Lauren Allison, Kayla Sommers, Paulina Giusti, from our Meetings & Events team here at Cvent to get insights on how they worked with our partners and vendors on our hybrid event. Listen in to hear how they worked with the venue, AV company, and more to put saftey first and still make this event a great experience for both the in-person and virtual audience. If you haven't already, you can still register ...
Staffing a Hybrid Event - Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by Sam Efthimiades and Allyson Evancheck from our Meetings & Events team here at Cvent. They join us today to talk through everything that it takes to efficiently and effectively staff a hybrid event. Listen in to hear all their tips and tricks from staffing our annual event Cvent CONNECT 2021 which is hybrid this year. If you haven't already, you can still register to join us at Cvent CONNECT 2021! Choose to join from your couch, your car, your office, or at th...
Hybrid Event Design - Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBListen in to episode two with Rachel Andrews, head of Meetings & Events here at Cvent, and Paulina Giusti, the Lead Planner for Cvent CONNECT 2021. In this episode we are talking all about the hybrid event design of Cvent CONNECT 2021. Stay tuned to hear all they had to say and keep up with our series so you don't miss any piece of what it takes to make Cvent CONNECT a hybrid event. If you haven't already, you can still register to join us at Cvent CONNECT 2021! Choose to join from your couc...
The Decision to Go Hybrid - Behind the Scenes of Cvent CONNECT 2021
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBWe're back to bring you a behind the scenes look at how we're putting on a hybrid Cvent CONNECT 2021. Listen in to hear how Cvent planners are preparing for our hybrid event as they are working on it! In this episode we are joined by Rachel Andrews, head of Meetings & Events here at Cvent, and Paulina Giusti, the Lead Planner for Cvent CONNECT 2021. They share with us the first steps in the making of this hybrid event, which is how the decision to go hybrid was actually made. Stay tuned to h...
How to Make Events Accessible in 2021
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode we talk to Sofia Leiva from 3Play Media about how to make events accessible in 2021. Accessibility is so important no matter what type of event you are having, but it is becoming especially important for virtual events. Our guest shares her best tips and tricks on how to make sure that everyone can take part in your event whether it is in-person or online. Tune in to hear how you can ensure your content can be consumed by everyone.
What Your Audience Wants from a Virtual Event
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, we talk to Delanda Coleman, Director of Product Marketing at Brightcove, as she shares all the tips she has learned to make your virtual events more successful. These days with so many distractions at our fingertips, in order to keep attendees engaged during an online event, there needs to be some changes made to the way you would usually share content during an in-person event. Our guest talks about the necessary changes we need to make now for our virtual events to flouris...
How to Tailor Your Event for a Virtual Audience
March 03, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, we reconnected with another of our favorite guests, Mark Jeffries. He shared all his tips for having an engaging virtual event. As we caught up with Mark Jeffries, he filled us in on his new venture and how things have changed (or not) for an event MC. With all his experience with virtual events, Mark, has a lot of tips to keep your attendees engaged and how to tailor your event to be fit for a virtual audience. You won’t want to miss this episode!
A Virtual Event Success Story
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite guests, Brenda Ainsburg, from Siemens. Brenda shares with us how her first virtual event went, and everything she learned by putting on the event with a new virtual platform just 7 weeks before the first day of the event. Listen in to hear how even with the time crunch, learning curve, and many other obstacles that came up, Brenda still made this virtual event a success!
Essentials for Hybrid Events
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, we get to hear from both the planner and hotelier side on what it really takes to plan and execute a hybrid event. They show us how this is possible and share what they think are the essentials for putting on a hybrid event. Listen in to hear all their learnings and how their event went!
A Unique Gifting Experience
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today's episode we are joined by Tom Romine, Founder and CEO of Cultivate, to talk all about gifting experiences. Not only is gifting a topic we love to talk about, but it is also an important one. There is nothing worse than receiving a gift for a job well done, but being given something that you simply don't like. Cultivate has worked hard over the years to ensure that every gifting experience is tailored to the employee, client, etc. to make sure that the every gift fulfills both the gi...
The Evolution of Virtual and Hybrid Events
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the evolution of virtual and hybrid events with our guests Peter Gentile, VP of Sales at OVATION and Carolyn Waldron-Parr, Executive Video Producer at OVATION. Since virtual events took the forefront earlier this year, our guests have learned a lot through their personal experiences and joined us to share their learnings. We touch on topics about how technology has evolved and changed since that time, new audience expectations they are seeing, and they share their p...
The Importance of Personalization In Event Marketing | Zoe Fernandez & Jaclyn Sass
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBToday’s episode is all about bringing a more people-centric approach to your event marketing. We’re joined by Zoe Fernandez and Jaclyn Sass, two leading members of the team at Merkle that put on Merkle’s annual executive summit, global client summit, and other incredible events. A big part of Zoe and Jaclyn’s mission is to change the perception of women in the industry while elevating the perception of events from logistical and administrative support to one of administrative excellence. It’s...
Working Parents
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by Sarah Peck, Executive Director of Startup Parent. Sarah shares her story with us and company's mission to help reinvent work and parenthood. Tune in to also hear some useful tips on how to deliver more engaging virtual meetings and avoid the fatigue we all feel after a long day of video calls. Resources Mentioned in the Episde: * Startup Parent webpage (www.startupparent.com) * The Wise Women's Council (http://startupparent.com/wwc) * Starup Parent podcast (...
Hotel Perspective: Reopening Safely
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBFor this episode, we talked to Martha Austin from Playa Hotels & Resorts about how they are handling re-opening safely. Martha shared with us how Playa Hotels & Resorts is using their health and safety programs to ensure everyone can comfortably and safely travel to their destinations again. Tune in to hear Martha share the many ways they are keeping guests safe.
The Making of Successful Virtual Events
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, we sat down and talked to Steve Shultz about how the Lincoln Financial Group was able to quickly pivot their in-person events to successful virtual experiences. Steve shares how his team and himself had to think outside the box and take on new roles to be able to successfully navigate putting on virtual events. Tune in to hear more of Steve's story and his tips for having great virtual events!
Power of the Events Industry
September 10, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBAlexis and Emma from ConnectSeven Group in Canada talk to us about their involvement with British Columbia’s reopening plan in the events industry. They also come with some valuable insights into what we can do to still be sustainable at events while being sensitive to new requirements. Hear their thoughts related to some of the signs or metrics that we can look out for to track progress and ensure we are moving in the right direction with the reopening. They also shared their perspective on ...