The 'Where People Meet' - PheedLoop Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Discussing the highs and lows of event management and event technology. Listeners should expect tips on the many aspects of creating and managing events, conferences, summits, association events and tradeshows. This podcast is brought to you by PheedLoop, a market leading event management technology platform. Look for articles and blog posts at: https://pheedloop.com/blog
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How to Shape the Future of Sustainable Events ft. Michael Beckerman from CREtech
October 25, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode of the "Where People Meet Podcast," we are joined by Michael Beckerman, a pioneer in the commercial real estate technology and sustainability sector, to discuss the dynamic intersection of technology, sustainability, and the events industry. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building Beckerman Public Relations into one of the country's largest firms to his current role as CEO of CREtech, the premier conference company dedicated to technology and sustainability ...
How to Navigate Event Trends and Budget Realities in the Association Industry ft. Danielle Lamothe from CSAE
August 15, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode of the "Where People Meet Podcast," we’re joined by Danielle Lamothe, Vice President of Learning and Innovation at the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE). With a remarkable background in the association and membership industry, Danielle delves into the challenges and strategies faced by associations in the ever-changing events landscape. Being an industry veteran, Danielle provides insights into her role and background within the meetings and events domain. S...
How to Captivate an Audience as an Events Emcee ft. Kraig Kleeman from Kraig Kleeman Live!
August 01, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Kraig Kleeman, founder and originator of Kraig Kleeman Live! and Rock The C-Suite. Kraig brings a wealth of experience to the podcast as an established showrunner for events like The World Leaders Forum and has shared the stage with influential figures like George W. Bush and Tony Blair. Bringing a self-proclaimed fusion of Elon Musk and Mick Jagger, Kraig is one of the world’s greatest Event Emcees, and we were lucky enoug...
Strategies for Charities, Associations and NFPs to Grow Their Revenues and Expand Their Impact ft. Ed Byers from CANRev Collective
June 29, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Edward Byers, Founder and President of CANRev Collaborative, a proudly-Canadian agency that helps not-for-profits and associations find and execute on real strategies to grow their revenue so they can increase their impact. At the same time, Edward lends his skills to the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) in helping expand their business development practices, and he also works with the next generation of Ca...
How to Foster a Community of Corporate Event Planners ft. Jason Koop from Canadian Special Events Media Group (CSE Live)
June 23, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Jason Koop from CSE Media Group. Jason is a writer, influencer, fan of Canadian event experiences, and the VP of Business Development with Canadian Special Events. After more than 15 years in the apparel industry managing accounts for some of the world’s largest designers like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vanity Fair Corp, Jason was ready for a change. Combining his relationship-building skills with his marketing backg...
How to Select the Best Event Management Solution for Your Next Event ft. Merijn van Buuren from Event Mender
June 02, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Merijn van Buuren, Founder & CEO of Event Mender. Event Mender is an online marketplace simplifying the search for event management solutions, which allows event planners to easily compare and select the best event solutions on the market. Merijn starts off by sharing his background in the meetings and events industry, and discusses how the pandemic prompted him to pivot and position himself in the rapidly changing enviro...
How Association Management Companies Can Help You Run A Profitable Association ft. Carly Silberstein
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Carly Silberstein, CEO and driving force behind Redstone Agency, Canada’s fastest-growing event and association management company. She’s a devoted entrepreneur, passionate about developing meaningful and impactful relationships. Before launching Redstone, Carly led marketing and event teams that serviced corporate clients, not-for-profit organizations and associations in a variety of industries. Having worked with Redsto...
How to Grow Your Association's Membership ft. Maneesha Manges from HighRoad Solutions
March 13, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Maneesha Manges, Chief Experience Officer at HighRoad Solutions, a technology enablement company that helps associations to leverage tech-enabled marketing, membership recruitment, and retention solutions to grow their organization. Maneesha brings a wealth of expertise to the table with more than 20 years of evolving experience in the B2B marketing space. Known for being a specialist in early stage or high growth firms, Ma...
Mastering Your Communication Skills as an Events Professional ft. Jason Thomson
February 23, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Jason Thomson, Founder and CEO of SpeakUp Get Results, a next-gen consulting agency that helps clients develop the skills that make every presentation, talk, pitch, panel and conversation the very best of their career with coaching, workshops, keynotes, masterclasses and more! For more than 25 years, the world’s smartest organizations have turned to Jason to engage audiences, win business, accelerate careers and communicate...
Future of the Events Industry ft. Shawn Cheng from DAHLIA+Agency
February 07, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Shawn Cheng, a proud advocate of event professionals across the globe and regularly featured as one of the leaders in our industry. Shawn has amassed numerous awards over the years. He currently lends his ever expanding skill set to the DAHLA+ Agency as their Senior Strategist of Brand, Experience and Marketing. He is also the co-founder of #EventProfsBreakShit, a community of event professionals who come together to test a...
Maximizing Networking at Your Next In-Person & Hybrid Event ft. Matthijs Otto from NetworkTables
January 27, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Matthijs Otto, Founder and CEO of NetworkTables, a web-based software solution that helps event organizers maximize networking opportunities at their in-person, hybrid and virtual events. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, NetworkTables helps attendees meet the right people at events in over 34+ countries, and has been growing 30% per quarter since its launch. At conferences, they bring event attendees together at tables for ...
Unlocking the True Potential of Your Career as an Event Professional ft. Connie Cay-Santos
November 10, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Connie Cay-Santos, Founder and CEO of CAY VII INC, a rapidly growing event production agency operating out of Richmond Hill, Canada. In addition to her role as an entrepreneur, Connie lends her expertise to Quest Audio Visual as their Director of Engagement Strategies and she’s also a Strategic Partner for Engamio, an event gamification platform. And if you thought that was impressive, it doesn’t end there - Connie also ser...
Accounting for the Varying Needs of Different Stakeholders When Developing Your Event Strategy ft. Pilar Vigil
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Pilar Vigil, Manager of Trade Shows and Conferences at Alkermes in Boston, with over 20 years of experience in trade projects and logistical management for planning trade shows, conferences, meetings and corporate events in the US, Europe and Asia. Pilar has an incredibly impressive resume in the events industry through her experience at FICO, Amgen, American Express Meetings, and her latest role at Alkermes. Needless to ...
Accounting for the Varying Needs of Different Stakeholders When Developing Your Event Strategy ft. Pilar Vigil
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Pilar Vigil, Manager of Trade Shows and Conferences at Alkermes in Boston, with over 20 years of experience in trade projects and logistical management for planning trade shows, conferences, meetings and corporate events in the US, Europe and Asia. Pilar has an incredibly impressive resume in the events industry through her experience at FICO, Amgen, American Express Meetings, and her latest role at Alkermes. Needless to ...
Maximizing Accessibility & Inclusivity at Your Next Event ft. Giovanni Galvez
October 12, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Giovanni Galvez, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at SyncWords, one of the world's top-rated captioning and translation services for in-person, hybrid and virtual events. At SyncWords, Giovanni oversees all marketing and communications programs, including brand and partnership strategies, as well as consulting with key enterprise customers on scalable, cloud-based SaaS captioning and subtitling workflows....
Lessons from an Entrepreneur - How to Apply an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Your Event Strategy ft. Alex Bickers from Reveal Events Group
September 13, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Alex Bickers, President and Creative Director of Reveal Events Group, one of Canada’s top-rated corporate event management companies. Alex is an award-winning event producer and creative consultant, driven by creating the best experience for his clients, team, and audience. Alex has been a long-standing member of ILEA Vancouver and The MPI BC Chapter. Between 2015 and 2019, he served on the Board of ILEA Vancouver, notably ...
The Importance of Promoting Gender Equality & DEI in Tech ft. Lisa Hudson from WomenHack
August 30, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Lisa Hudson, Director of Global Events at WomenHack! WomenHack is an incredible initiative that works to promote gender equality in the tech industry by connecting talented female candidates to companies committed to promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) in the workplace. They are focused on connecting top female engineers, designers, and product managers with opportunities at diversity-first companies through p...
Implementing Experiential Marketing in Your Events Strategy ft Drift's Sara Lieber
August 16, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Sara Lieber, Event Marketing Manager at Drift, the leading customer conversation tool for conversational marketing, sales and service. Drift’s mission of going beyond a technology company to being a connection company is one that resonates with us deeply, so much so that we employ Drift for things like chatbots and meetings here at PheedLoop! Drift is all about connecting buyers with sellers and empowering experiences. Sara...
The Scalability of Event Technology ft. Bloomberg's RJ Crowder-Schaefer
August 02, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by RJ Crowder-Schaefer, Head of Event Technology & Product at Bloomberg. In his current role, RJ directs a global team of digital event technicians, QA specialists, product and project managers to oversee an event tech stack responsible for the execution of over 3,000 events annually. RJ is an expert on all things related to event technology and is regularly featured at events, podcasts and webinars addressing the latest topic...
How An Event Production Agency Can Help You Level Up Your Event Strategy ft. Kyle Kocinski
July 26, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Kyle Kocinski, Implementation Manager at Endless Events, one of the leading event production companies in the United States. Endless Events specializes in event production, event technology, event creative and event strategy to create the perfect equation for their clients’ events. In his role at Endless, Kyle stays up to date on the latest trends in the industry - from overseeing platform implementation and consultation on...
The Importance of Identifying Your 'Why' When Planning Your Next Event ft. MIke Allton
July 21, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Mike Allton, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Agorapulse, the #1 rated tool for social media managers to dominate their company’s social media strategy by managing inboxes, publishing, reporting, monitoring, and team collaboration, all in one easy-to-use yet extremely powerful tool. In addition to his role at Agorapulse, Mike has garnered a large following in the Meetings and Events industry as the host of ‘The Virtual Ev...
How to Run More Sustainable and Socially Responsible Events ft. Samantha Rohman
July 15, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Samantha Rohman, Director of Events at Pendo, a product-analytics app that helps software companies develop product-led digital experiences that their users love by painting a complete picture of how their products are being used. Samantha is a passionate, positive, and award-winning event marketing professional with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in large-scale event strategy, operations, management and mar...
How to Make Giving Back a Central Point of Your Organization’s Events Strategy ft. Lindsay Carroll
July 05, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThe ‘Where People Meet’ podcast is back again with a brand new look and feel! Thanks to Riverside.fm, we are taking our audio and video quality up a notch by introducing a new layout where you, the audience, are able to see our podcast host and guest at the same time on one screen! In this newly-refreshed version of the podcast, we are joined by Lindsay Carroll, who is the Managing Director of Events and Production at the Robin Hood Foundation. As New York City’s largest poverty-fighting org...
How to Utilize LinkedIn to Become The Best Events Professional Possible
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of the Where People Meet podcast, we are joined by Leanne Calderwood, who is an entrepreneur, thought-leader, and events expert helping event professionals find their voice and develop their own personal branding through LinkedIn and content creation. Leanne serves her community by providing informative blog posts, videos, online courses, and consulting to help event professionals optimize their inbound marketing strategies. In particular, Leanne helps sales professionals lev...
How to Utilize LinkedIn to Become The Best Events Professional Possible ft. Leanne Calderwood
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of the Where People Meet podcast, we are joined by Leanne Calderwood, who is an entrepreneur, thought-leader, and events expert helping event professionals find their voice and develop their own personal branding through LinkedIn and content creation. Leanne serves her community by providing informative blog posts, videos, online courses, and consulting to help event professionals optimize their inbound marketing strategies. In particular, Leanne helps sales professionals lev...
State of Mental Health in the Meetings and Events Industry ft. Janice Cardinale
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ Podcast, we are joined by the outstanding Janice Cardinale, who is an accomplished entrepreneur, respected leader, and influencer in the Meetings and Events industry. She is an Associate Editor for CSE Magazine, Content Writer for MPI Global and United Colours of Design, and the Board Chair for Seneca College Event Management and Creative Design. On top of all that, she is a passionate mental health advocate and the founder of Giving Butterflies, a ...
State of Mental Health in the Meetings and Events Industry
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ Podcast, we are joined by the outstanding Janice Cardinale, who is an accomplished entrepreneur, respected leader, and influencer in the Meetings and Events industry. She is an Associate Editor for CSE Magazine, Content Writer for MPI Global and United Colours of Design, and the Board Chair for Seneca College Event Management and Creative Design. On top of all that, she is a passionate mental health advocate and the founder of Giving Butterflies, a ...
How to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Your Next Event ft. Tika Woolley
June 14, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Tika Woolley, who is a Senior Manager at SalonCentric of L’Oreal USA. Tika is an influential thought leader and business advisor, with a particular passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and how to promote DEI at events. With a number of awards and achievements under her belt, Tika sat down to answer a few questions about how she came to be where she is today, what she’s learned throughout her experience, what DE...
How to Utilize Event Tech to Level Up Your Next Event ft. Corbin Ball
June 07, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this debut episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we decided to kick things off by bringing on an incredibly special guest who is considered to be one of the pioneers in the worldwide meetings and events industry. In 1997, Corbin Ball left his career as Head of Conference Operations at SPIE (the International Society for Optical Engineering) to form his own speaking, consulting and writing firm focusing exclusively on event technology, exhibitions and meeting venues. He was the first...
Ep. 11 - Taking Your Event Online: Live Streaming & Virtual Conferences
March 16, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIt's a time of dramatic change for the events industry as travel and in-person meetings become more restrictive due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The PheedLoop team has been hard at work developing solutions in order to keep our clients' events on track. One major feature that the industry is increasingly exploring is live streaming and virtual events and conferences. Ben & Rahul explore what live streaming an event is like, what attendees and organizers should expect, and what the future of ...
Ep. 10 - How Will COVID-19 Impact The Events Industry In Canada?
March 09, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBMany conferences and events in North America have been cancelled, delayed or moved online due to recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Ben & Rahul discuss the impact that COVID-19 on the events industry in Canada and abroad. If you were organizing an event, how would you react to recent events? As an attendee, would you show up in-person? The future of the events industry could also be at stake. Is it possible for the benefits of conferences and events to be brought online? What might th...
Ep. 9 - Discussing Stress & Organizing Conferences & Events
March 02, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWorking on conferences and events can be a stressful and anxious experience. Ben & Rahul discuss what it's like to start your event, techniques to overcome stressful situations and negative thinking, and where to focus your efforts to create an amazing attendee experience. Finally, we play a couple games to decide... What's more important for an event: Speakers or food? How important is an amazing keynote speaker? Do you NEED an app for your event? Do you need to accommodate all food prefe...
Ep. 8 - Platforms We Use For Selling More Conference Tickets & Optimizing Conversion
February 21, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe process of making a ticket sale starts with an attendee becoming aware of your event and (ideally) ends with *ka-ching*. What happens in between could mean the difference between your conference being a success or failure. Rahul & Ben discuss a their favourite platforms and tools to make the process of optimizing your ticket sales funnel easy and dare we say... fun? Tool discussed include... Insightful search trends & competitor analysis Easy to use podcasting tools to boost your web...
Ep. 7 - Here's Why You Aren't Selling More Tickets for Your Events
February 13, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBYour event marketing could be the most effective and outstanding ever seen in the industry, but if your registration system isn't able to seal the deal, you won't reap the benefits. In this episode, we share lots of tips and tricks to crush your event's sales goals. Read more at https://pheedloop.com/blog/9-overlooked-ways-to-improve-your-conference-registration-process Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)
Ep. 6 - Getting Event Registration Right Using E-Commerce Conversion Funnels
February 07, 2020 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBYour conference registration process is very much like an e-commerce purchase, so it's time to start treating it like one! Learn the principles that the pros use to make online purchases so quick and satisfying. Read more at https://pheedloop.com/blog/conference-registration-e-commerce-conversion-funnels Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)
Ep. 5 - Why Event Production Bottlenecks Happen
January 29, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBRahul and Ben discuss why bottlenecks happen during the process of creating events and conferences. Is it a technological problem or a personality one? What's the difference between being a micromanager and being a bottleneck? All the answers in this episode! Read the companion article: 3 Ways PheedLoop Solves Event Production Bottlenecks Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)
Ep. 4 - Resources For Creating A Self-Service Event
January 23, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBBen & Rahul discuss the importance of creating self-service events and what we use at PheedLoop to empower our clients and their stakeholders. Is Event Planager a word? We try it out! Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)
Ep. 3 - Why Chasing Conference Speakers With Email Doesn't Work
January 17, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWhy is it so hard to get basic profile information from conference speakers like headshots, biographies and session descriptions? Ben & Rahul discuss the recent PheedLoop blog If You’re Still Chasing Conference Speakers For Photos And Bios, You Need To Stop Right Now including why email seems like the worst way to communicate, how the brain reacts to accomplishing tasks, and more. Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)
Ep. 2 - Self Service Technology & Events Industry
January 10, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBRahul and Ben discuss the article What Self-Service Technology Means For The Future Of Events and their experience using self-service technology and self check-out. Can you guess the produce code for bananas off the top of your head? If so, you probably use self check-out a lot! They also describe how events can become a little too dependent on technology. Listen up! Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)
Ep. 1 - Steps To Take If Your Event Isn't Growing
January 03, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBThere’s a constant need to add more attendees, sponsors and attractions to a great conference or tradeshow. Here are a few suggestions to step back—or lean in—and generate a path back toward growth. Support the show (https://pheedloop.com/blog)