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Live from Connect Marketplace 2019, it's #EventIcons! You already know that we love nothing more but keep you up to date will all the hottest trends in the industry. And…
Lindsay Martin-BilbreySeptember 3, 2019
Live blogging an event can be a very valuable and effective resource to your readers if it’s done correctly. Providing useful information to your readers will help them turn to…
Kaitlin ColstonMarch 31, 2014
If you work in the event industry, then you've heard of a technical producer. But how much thought have you paid to this role? And how much credit do you…
Brandt KruegerJuly 22, 2019
It's another week and another edition of #EventIcons where we interview and give you a chance to ask your questions to the icons of the event industry. This week, we…
Will CurranJanuary 19, 2016
Data privacy is a topic we've covered several times on the show. Because now more than ever, people everywhere are concerned about the safety of their personal information. Over the…
Brandt KruegerNovember 11, 2019
When it comes to virtual and hybrid events, some people think, “Eh, let’s just host the event on Zoom and call it a day.” After all, platforms like Zoom are…
Sonja HaydenDecember 6, 2022
The road ahead seems promising for the return to live events. After a bleak start to 2020 and an unexpected turn towards digital experiences, vaccination rollout is the light at…
Mariana FernandesMay 28, 2021
Event trend reports are starting to come along now that a new year is set to begin. And to some people in the events industry, that's the equivalent of the…
Nick BorelliNovember 21, 2019
There’s a good chance that you have attended some sort of conference, trade show, exhibition, or convention at some point in your career. So there you are, walking around, checking…
Matt WalkerAugust 14, 2014
Amid industry-wide event budget cuts, global inflation, and nationwide layoffs, teams across the events industry are forced to decide which things to keep, remove, or reduce in the budget. So…
Will CurranApril 13, 2023
Last week, we explained how to deal and package your virtual event sponsorships. And today, we continue, with a second article about virtual event sponsorship ideas. Yes, convincing sponsors to…
Mariana FernandesJune 1, 2020
Last month, Uber did something really huge that is going to affect the events industry. No, it wasn't their self-driving car. It was actually something they don't care to advertise:…
Will CurranSeptember 9, 2016
It's everyone's favorite time of the year! Because let's face it - who among us doesn't look forward to the annual holiday company party? Everyone can let loose and have…
Mariana FernandesDecember 11, 2020
You may be surprised how much your event layout will affect your event AV. With so many variables such as where are things going, the number of people, where you…
Will CurranNovember 28, 2018
Chances are you've heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don't interact in real-time (at the same time). In the case of learning, that…
Anja GrcarApril 8, 2022
It's time for another episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, and this time we're building the ultimate event layout! Just like many other parts of your event, the layout is something that…
Will CurranOctober 6, 2021
Planning an event takes a lot of time, but you know that the financial side of it can get expensive fast. You can recoup your costs by charging attendees, but…
Sonja HaydenOctober 11, 2022
You’re in the throes of planning your biggest bash of the year. It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook…
Sonja HaydenOctober 25, 2022
Today we're going to talk about how to choose the best event software for you and your needs. We'll start with the state of the event technology industry and then…
David EpsteinJune 21, 2017
Ever wanted to know the secret to Picking the Perfect Event Venue? This is your episode! Our guests this week are Chris Kelly of Convene and Kate Snapp from Marriott.…
Will CurranNovember 8, 2016
Fresh off the plane, Brandt Krueger returns to us from the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event in Germany. Unfortunately, Will wasn't in attendance this year. That's why, in today's episode, Brandt…
Will CurranJuly 26, 2022
Today we're introducing a success story about a virtual product launch. Socio managed to elevate their virtual event and turn it into a full-scale virtual hackathon. Their goal was to…
Will CurranJune 16, 2020