Great Events

Listen 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/

Learn 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...

Having 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-experi...

Every 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.

The weather is getting colder and the holidays are approaching! Listen in to hear our bonus episodes with event industry professionals.

Cvent’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...

It’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 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 s...

As 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.

Cvent 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.

When 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).

Think 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.

Adam 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.

Mark Jeffries, emcee extraordinaire, sits down to discuss how to bring value to live events through the art of moderation.

Paulina 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?

Brooke 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!

Senior 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.

Senior 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.

From 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.

Women 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.

Tony 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.

Michael Newton discusses why diversity and inclusion is good for business and how to ensure that your meetings and events program fits the bill.

Is 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.

Jonathan 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.

Jonathan 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.