Innovate Marketing Group

EventUp

Business EN ↓ 117 episodes

Welcome to EventUp, the podcast where people enthusiastic about live, hybrid, and virtual experiences stay in the know on the latest trends within the Events Industry. Join Amanda Ma, CEO and Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, and all the experts as they discuss the latest and greatest in event industry news, experiential marketing, corporate culture, diversity & inclusion, customer experience, and more!

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Innovate Marketing Group

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Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

91. Building an Inclusive Future with Deidra Green at European Wax Center 12.02.2025

Deidra Green, VP, Field Performance and Inclusion at European Wax Center, joins Sara Rosas, Revenue Director at Innovate Marketing Group to discover how intentionality, curiosity, and inclusivity can transform workplace culture, create meaningful relationships, and celebrate the diverse identities we all carry. Listen now! About the guest: Deidra Green is a licensed esthetician, MBA, aPHR, author,...

90. 2025 Unveiling Insights to Elevate your Strategy 22.01.2025

Join Amanda Ma, Founder & CEO, and Sara Rosas, Revenue Director of Innovate Marketing Group, to discover what’s driving experiential marketing this year: from AI personalization to the return of in-person events and the rise of authentic brand experiences. Tune in now on EventUp! Download our 2025 State of the Industry Report HERE !

89. The Power of Creator Economy with Shadi Nayyer formerly with TikTok 08.01.2025

Shadi Nayyer, former Head of Creator Programs and Community at TikTok, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to unlock the evolution of creators and the future of creator marketing in 2025. Dont miss out! About the guest: Shadi Nayyer is a tenured leader in the creator space with extensive experience collaborating with and developing creators globally. As the former Head...

88. Balancing Creativity and Strategy in Marketing with Amy Hills formerly with Mastercard 11.12.2024

Amy Hills, former Vice President Product Marketing at Mastercard, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discover how marketers can balance bold creativity with strategic goals. Tune in now! About the guest: Amy Hills is a Marketing Executive with demonstrated success in leading and developing marketing strategies, branding and positioning for products and services for...

87. Driving Brand Success Through Creativity and Inclusivity with Lisa Lee formerly with Diageo 20.11.2024

Lisa Lee, former Director of Smirnoff Pre-Mix and Lone River at Diageo, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discover strategies for brand reinvention, cultural relevance, and inclusive marketing. Listen now! About the guest: Lisa is a Results-driven Marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling brands. Expertise in brand strategy, innov...

86. Building Phenomenal Campaigns from Blockbusters to Pop Culture with Wendy Robino from Warner Bros 06.11.2024

Wendy Robino, SVP of Marketing Events & Regional Publicity at Warner Bros. Joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to unlock the art of big events. Don't miss out!  About the guest: Wendy Kupsis-Robino's expertise spans across several corners of the industry. Currently serving as the senior vice president of marketing events and regional publicity at Warner Bros. Pictur...

85. The Art of Authentic Brand Storytelling with Jennifer Jasnoch at Sony Electronics 30.10.2024

Jennifer Jasnoch, Senior Marketing Communications Manager at Sony Electronics,  joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discover how Sony’s Electronics crafts meaningful connections with their consumers. Listen now on EventUp! About the guest: Jennifer Jasnoch is the Senior Marketing Communications Manager at Sony Electronics. With 15 years of B2C and B2B Marketing Exper...

84. Insider Tips on Inclusive Beauty Marketing with Alex Wang at L’Oreal 09.10.2024

Alex Wang, Director of Brand Marketing at L'Oréal Group, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to unlock how L'Oréal is disrupting beauty marketing. Tune in now on EventUp! About the guest: Alex Wang is a passionate advocate for inclusive marketing, currently shaping the beauty landscape as Director of Brand Marketing at L'Oréal Group, where he has overseen go-to-market,...

83. Tapping into the Power of Fandom through Live Experiences with Chris Schmicker at Shopify 25.09.2024

Chris Schmicker, Director of Brand Marketing at Shopify, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to unlock how Shopify is using immersive experiences to engage fans in creative and impactful ways. Listen now on EventUp! Chris Schmicker is the Director of Brand Marketing at Shopify, a global commerce platform. He leads various global brand marketing teams, including Shopify&...

82. Inside State Farm’s Marketing Mastery and Innovation with Alyson Griffin 11.09.2024

Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss what it takes to execute award-winning campaigns. Tune in now on EventUp! Alyson Griffin is a Fortune 50 marketing executive and thought leader with over 25 years of experience leading Marketing and Global Brand teams at renowned companies, including HP, Intel, and currently...

81. Beyond the Brick with The LEGO Group's Creative Visionary Rudi Anggono 28.08.2024

Rudi Anggono, Senior Creative Director at The LEGO Group, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss key elements to make any events resonate with both children and adults.  Listen now on EventUp! Rudi has been leading, playing, and experimenting with a multi-disciplinary creative team to inspire the builders of tomorrow. He brings wealth of experience and a unique...

80. Building Stronger Teams Through DEIB Strategies with Amanda Ma and Sara Rosas 14.08.2024

Sara Rosas, Sales and Marketing Manager at Innovate Marketing Group, joins Amanda Ma to go behind the scenes of our DEIB Calendar's creation, exploring the inspiration, strategy, and goals that drove this project and how this calendar serves as a roadmap for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. You can download our DEIB Calendar here . "EventUp" is brought to you by Innovate...

79. From Ground Zero to Director, Expert Tips from DeLauren Everett of MKTG 31.07.2024

DeLauren Everett, Director, Hospitality & Events at MKTG, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss essential skills for success in experiential marketing. Listen now on EventUp! DeLauren Everett, a lover of creating meaningful experiences, she is a 15-year strategic events professional who has designed and executed hundreds of events particularly in the retail...

78. Empowering Women Through FemTech Marketing with Ikram Guerd of Aspivix 17.07.2024

Ikram Guerd, VP of Global Marketing – Managing Director US of Aspivix, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss marketing strategies in women's health. Tune in now on EventUp! About the guest : Ikram leads the US corporation and the global marketing strategy to raise awareness around innovative solutions to reduce pain for women in gynecology. With 18+ years o...

77. This is How TED Creates Unforgettable Event Experiences with Monique Ruff-Bell 03.07.2024

Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program and Strategy Officer at TED, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss how TED creates unforgettable event experiences and more. Tune in now on EventUp!  Monique Ruff-Bell oversees TED’s flagship global events and conferences, TEDx programs and initiatives, global brand partnership sales, and key marketing verticals for the organiza...

76. Redefining Team Development Through Curiosity with Van Lai-DuMone from Worksmart Advantage 19.06.2024

Van Lai-DuMone, Founder of WorksmART Advantage, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss the transformative impact of curiosity-driven leadership. Tune in now on EventUp! About the guest: Van is the founder of Worksmart Advantage where she develops teams and leaders uniquely through the use of creativity. Her work has impacted the cultures at companies like Linked...

75. Common Anniversary Project Pitfalls & The Anniversary Collective’s Mitigation Strategies 05.06.2024

Lindsey Carnett, CEO and President of Marketing Maven and Megan Anderson, Director of Exhibits and Interpretive Planning at History Associates Incorporated (HAI), joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss common pitfalls that organizations face when planning anniversary projects. Tune in now on EventUp! The Anniversary Collective ℠ is a unique consortium of special...

74. The Art and Science of a High-Profile Event Programing with Alia Aljunied from Fortune 29.05.2024

Alia Aljunied, Executive Director of Event Programming at Fortune Media Group joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss the art and science of high-profile event programming. Listen now on EventUp! Alia has worked across many industries from consulting, finance, museums, and media. Ahead of joining Fortune, Alia worked at The Wall Street Journal where she led a pr...

ANNIVERSARY EDITION: EventUp Turns 3 24.05.2024

Celebrate with us our 3rd anniversary! Join us for a special episode packed with insights and wisdom from our amazing guests. We'll look back at some of the best moments, featuring diverse and trailblazing women from the events, PR, marketing, tech, and entertainment industries. Tune in for a mix of fun, inspiration, and a lot of heart as we honor the incredible journey and the brilliant minds...

73. Unlocking the Power, Impact, and Influence of Asian-American Consumers with Genny Hom-Franzen from 3AF 22.05.2024

Genny Hom-Franzen, Executive Director of Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF), joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss the Power of Asian American Consumers in advertising. Tune in now on EventUp! Genny Hom-Franzen is the Executive Director of the Asian American Advertising Federation, 3AF, the leading resource in Asian advertising, Asian marketing, and th...

72. Turning setbacks into success with Jennifer Minzey from Kaiser Permanente 08.05.2024

Jennifer Minzey, meeting planner at Kaiser Permanente, joins Amanda Ma, CEO and Founder of Innovate Marketing Group to discuss some of the most unforgettable events and share strategies behind every successful event. Tune in now at EventUp! "EventUp" is brought to you by Innovate Marketing Group. an award-winning corporate event and experiential marketing agency based in Los Angeles, Cal...

71. Crafting Inclusive Events & Navigating Accessibility with Amanda Ma & Cecilia Rideout 25.04.2024

Join Amanda Ma, CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, in a conversation with Cecilia Rideout, Event Manager of Innovate Marketing Group, as they explore the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in event planning. From legal requirements to success stories and practical strategies, discover how to ensure inclusivity in your events. Tune in for insights on collaboration with venues, leveraging tec...

70: Living the Party Lifestyle from The Party Goddess Marley Majcher 11.04.2024

Marley Majcher, CEO and Founder of The Party Goddess joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group. Hear about VIP experiences and exciting behind-the-scenes stories for a peek as you've never had before. Listen now on EventUp! The Party Goddess! "EventUp" is brought to you by Innovate Marketing Group. an award-winning corporate event and experiential marketing agenc...

69: Harnessing Creator Marketing with Nadine Gamie from Amazon 28.03.2024

Nadine Gamie, Creator Marketing and Partnerships Manager at Amazon, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group to discover how to stand out in the marketing world by tapping into the creativity and influence of creators. Listen now as we uncover the secrets to implementing influencer marketing to boost your brand and truly connect with your audience. "EventUp" is brou...

67. Discover Visit Anaheim’s blueprint for elevating global events with Mariles Krok 14.03.2024

Uncover the secrets to elevating global events in the dynamic City of Anaheim as Mariles Krok, VP of Meeting & Partnership Sales at Visit Anaheim, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group. Join us for invaluable insights and strategies shaping unforgettable experiences. Listen now on EventUp! Visit Anaheim Follow Mariles on LinkedIn and Instagram "EventUp" is br...

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