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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Episodes
An Event Planner’s Worst Nightmare: A Natural Disaster
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBImagine putting on an event when a natural disaster occurs. It’s an event planner's worst nightmare. In our conversation this week, we’re talking to fellow Cventer Stephanie McNamara (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieagan/) as she shares with us the power of duty of care in the face of things outside of our control. Often the topic of duty of care is dry and seemingly something you have to cover. This episode will hopefully give you an entirely new appreciation for the topic. Take a list...
Social Psychology at Events: Are You ‘Winning’ the Conversation?
February 06, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this week’s episode, we’re talking to Judi James, leading communication and body language expert, and author of The Body Language Bible. Judi recently presented at Cvent Connect Europe in London in a session on social psychology for event planners. How do body language, the way you speak, and confidence play into first impressions? Listen in to learn more behind the social psychology of event planning. Resources and links discussed: http://www.cventconnect.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Bo...
Bad WiFi: Why It’s Detrimental to Your Event
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Brooke and Cody discuss something you see at nearly every event: WiFi. Have you ever been to an event with slow WiFi? It can leave a bad impression on your attendees. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger are back to share some negotiation tactics and resources when it comes to securing WiFi at your event. Listen in. Resources and links discussed: https://helloendless.com/event-wifi-bandwidth-calculator/ https://offers.helloendless.com/negotiating-hotel-wifi-webinar https://offer...
Is Your Event Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?
January 23, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this first episode of Season 3 of How Great Events Happen, you’ll hear hosts Brooke Gracey and Cody Liskh dig into cybersecurity as it relates to events. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger share tips and tricks to stay more secure - both professionally and personally. Listen in to hear how any event professional can mitigate cybersecurity threats. Resources and links discussed: * https://www.dashlane.com/cs/dZsEyCuz1B-K * https://authy.com * https://www.expressrefer.com/refer-friend?referr...
How Great Events Happen Season 3 Intro
January 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBAs 2020 is beginning, the event season is heating up. Brooke Gracey and Cody Liskh return for Season 3 of the How Great Events Happen podcast, by Cvent. Brooke and Cody will be interviewing some great guests from around the globe who will be sharing their insights into the trends to watch for this year. If you are an event planner, marketer, or event professional, you are going to love these new episodes. No matter the size or scale of your event, Brooke and Cody hope to deliver the kind of...
Changing Your Perspective
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBListen in to this bonus episode to hear how you can get out of your comfort zone and push yourself to continually rethink, imagine, and be mindful. Chocolate covered insects are optional. *Resources and Links Discussed: * The Exposure Podcast: http://www.theexpogroup.com/podcast The Expo Group: https://theexpogroup.com/ Mindfulness Cards: http://www.mindfulnesseverywhere.io/cards/
How to Make Memorable Experiences
December 04, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBLearn how to make memorable corporate events with the help of the team at Kapow. Listen in as Courtnie Hodge and Esther Chen share how they partnered up to create a 21-city bucket-list series of corporate events. *Resources and Links Discussed: * * Get More from Your Events with Kapow (https://www.kapow.com/k/get-more-from-your-events/) * Learn More About Kapow (https://www.kapow.com/k/about-kapow/) * The Best Event Promotion Playbook, Ever (https://www.kapow.com/k/the-best-event-promotion...
Through the Lens
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHaving the right video crew at your event can be a game-changer. Tune in to this episode to hear how Oogoog, the content creation company based in Las Vegas, has gone above and beyond to capture the footage their clients dreamed of. All while sharing some of their tips for hiring the right crew. *Resources and links discussed: * * Cvent Attendee Experience: https://pages.cvent.com/the-cvent-experience * UNLV Projection Mapping Pregame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ibU4XLQT0 * UNLV Proje...
App Ninja: How a Mobile Event App Saved the Event
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBEvery event planner has a story of unexpected things coming up at an event, but they don’t always have to end badly. Listen to this episode to hear how being an “app ninja” can help you save the day.
Introducing From The Red Leather Couch: Grab a PSL and Hear From Event Industry Leaders
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBThe weather is getting colder and the holidays are approaching! Listen in to hear our bonus episodes with event industry professionals.
Modern Event Marketing 101
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBCvent’s CMO Patrick Smith joins our podcast to discuss why events are an important part of a holistic marketing strategy, and how they are uniquely capable of delivering incredible returns when integrated as part of a multichannel marketing strategy. Plus, learn how planners can use this to better prove the overall value their events programs are having on their organizations. Resources and links discussed: * Webpage on GDPR: www.cvent.com/gdpr * Webpage on CCPA: www.cvent.com/ccpa * CCPA W...
Sustainable is Attainable
October 17, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIt’s easier to be more environmentally conscious at your events than ever before. Join us to learn how you can make your event more "green,” from sourcing eco-friendly hotels and venues to waste reduction. Check out BCD M&E'S Green White Paper (https://insights.bcdme.com/blog/insights/bcd-mes-green-white-paper).
Strategic Meetings Management - It’s A Lot Easier Than You Think!
October 10, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBStrategic Meetings Management sounds great in theory but many organizations still struggle to understand what exactly it is and how to ultimately implement it. With this ambiguity, SMM is often misclassified as a complicated program that is hard to put together. In this webinar we will debunk the myth that SMM is intangibly complex by breaking it down into bite sized pieces that companies of any size can easily understand and adopt. Learn best practice and tried and true approaches as directe...
Duty of Care
October 03, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBAs event planners, we have a responsibility to keep our attendees safe. Find out how duty of care applies to planners. From training to a clear emergency plan, we discuss simple steps you can take to prepare for the worst.
Come Fly with Me
September 26, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBCvent surveyed 500 travel managers across Europe about their budgets, priorities, preferences, concerns, and requirements when considering hotels for their organization’s hotel programs. In this episode, we share their insights.
Win the Event, Day, Week, or Even the Year
September 19, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWhen it comes to event success, it’s easy to get bogged down in whether an event increased ROI. But in the events world, it isn’t just about the endgame and success may look different than what you’re used to tracking. Discover how to find wins in different aspects of your events from Dakota Davis, Regional Marketing Director, at Emarsys (https://www.emarsys.com).
Do it for the ‘Gram: Activating Influencers at Events
September 12, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThink influencers are just a trend? Turns out, they can have a big impact on event promotion. We talk about how to activate staff, speakers, and sponsors at the event, as well as the benefits of creating a celebrities program.
The Benefit of Listening: Start A Podcast
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAdam Parry discusses how to use a company podcast to drive interest (and registration) to your events and how to integrate a podcast into the live event. Discover how a podcast can broaden the reach of your event.
Art of Moderation
August 29, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBMark Jeffries, emcee extraordinaire, sits down to discuss how to bring value to live events through the art of moderation.
Invisible Workload
August 22, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBPaulina Curto uncovers the invisible workload of event planners. From budgeting to work-life balance, event planning continues to rank amongst the most stressful jobs. How do you conquer an invisible workload?
How Great Events Happen Season 2 Intro
August 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBBrooke Gracey and Cody Liskh return for Season 2 of the How Great Events Happen podcast. Brooke and Cody will sit down with meetings and events industry leaders to explore beyond trends including best practices, the future of events and more!
Are you trendy? Part 2
July 25, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBSenior VP of Sales, Brian Ludwig, joins us to discuss 2019 event trends, his thoughts on the future of events and how to stay ahead of the curve. This will be the second in a two-part series.
Are you trendy? Part 1
July 18, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBSenior VP of Sales, Brian Ludwig, joins us to discuss 2019 event trends, his thoughts on the future of events and how to stay ahead of the curve. This will be the first in a two-part series.
How do they do it? Cvent on Cvent CONNECT
July 10, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBFrom sourcing to planning, marketing to onsite execution and data collection, see how the Cvent team uses its own technology to host the annual Cvent CONNECT conference. Guests include Alyssa Peltier, Taylor Bohn, and Paulina Curto.
Woke Women: Finding Success in the Business of Meetings
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWomen face a variety of challenges—and opportunities—as they navigate the waters of a of the meeting and event industry. Courtney Stanley and Sarah Soiman Daudin join us to discuss the obstacles women face and how to overcome them.
Actionable Steps: Help End Human Trafficking
June 27, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.4 MBTony Wagner from CWT Meetings & Events discusses Human Trafficking and identifies our role as industry professionals in helping to put an end to this human rights violation.
Check Your Bias: Diversity and Inclusion in Events
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBMichael Newton discusses why diversity and inclusion is good for business and how to ensure that your meetings and events program fits the bill.
How Does Your Event Program Stack Up?
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBIs your organization’s events program at expert level or does it need a little work? Cvent’s Mike Dietrich joins us to show you how to measure your events program and tips to reach the next level(s). Special Guest: Mike Dietrich.
Happy and Healthy: Keep Attendees (and You!) Safe and Productive Part 2
June 06, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBJonathan Spero continues the discussion on how meeting planners can more effectively mitigate company risk and also optimize the health and safety of meeting attendees. Special Guest: Jonathan Spero.
Happy and Healthy: Keep Attendees (and You!) Safe and Productive Part 1
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBJonathan Spero discusses how meeting planners can be proficient at mitigating company risk while also optimizing the health and safety of meeting attendees. Special Guest: Jonathan Spero.
Let’s Get Personal: Data Privacy Laws
May 23, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBCvent’s General Counsel Larry Samuelson is here to discuss the shifting global data privacy regulations and the profound impact they have on meetings and events. Special Guest: Larry Samuelson.
Introduction: How Great Events Happen
May 12, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 4.15 MBSo, what's this new podcast about? Boring is not an option, so we picked the most interesting thought leaders in the industry to keep it engaging. And our hosts Brooke Gracey and Cody Liske like to have fun. We know there are several events podcasts that delve into the minutiae of meetings and events-- so we wanted to focus on the big picture. What 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 an...