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Getting work done on the road is hard. Most event profs have experience trying to balance travel with their everyday work and sometimes the two can be difficult to mix.…
Will CurranApril 17, 2018
We've got him! Brandt Krueger has joined our #EventIcons team and we couldn't be happier to have him on board! Brandt is not only an educator with the Event Leadership…
Will CurranApril 25, 2017
One of the main reasons people attendee events is for education and development. However, 80% of what is learned at events is forgotten in 48 hours. It is crucial to…
Will CurranFebruary 19, 2019
It's time to learn the ho-ho-ho-hottest holiday party trends of the year! So, Halloween has come and gone. Which means that the holiday season is fast approaching. And as event…
Alex PlaxenNovember 5, 2019
It's the question on everyone's minds, and the Brew Crew is here to answer - what is a hybrid event? Sure, superficially it might seem easy to understand. But we…
Nick BorelliJuly 23, 2020
Want to know How to Increase Social Engagement at Events?! Alex Plaxen of LittleBird Told Media is joining us to discuss how he got started in the industry and share…
Will CurranDecember 27, 2016
Our topic this week - 2017 Event Trends! We have some amazing #EventIcons joining us to talk about their predictions for the coming new year. We have Corbin Ball, James…
Will CurranDecember 20, 2016
News recently broke out that IMEX America 2020 won't be taking place. And it's been hitting a lot of people in the industry extremely hard, which is understandable. IMEX has…
Mariana FernandesJuly 31, 2020
Who's ready for an exciting talk about the impact of Disney Plus on the events industry? Because here to deliver your weekly dose of tech news is the Event Tech…
Brandt KruegerDecember 9, 2019
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 no secret that inflation is out of control. As of November 30, 2022, inflation in the U.S. clocked in at 7.11% — and consumers are feeling the pinch at…
Sonja HaydenJanuary 10, 2023
The industry is shifting faster than ever before. With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. This was a blow to the industry…
Kaitlin ColstonMarch 17, 2020
Sometimes your mind draws a blank when thinking up entertainment ideas for corporate events. After all, these guys are used to lavish and extraordinary spectacles that leave them awestruck until…
Glenn SantosMay 5, 2017
If you are an event planner it's safe to say you've been stressed out a time or two. But how do manage event planning stress? Dealing with stress as an…
Kaitlin ColstonNovember 22, 2017
We've talked a lot about virtual events in the past and how we keep the audience engaged. But when it comes to hybrid audience engagement, you are literally dealing with…
Will CurranJuly 29, 2020
After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. But just when we thought we had overcome the most difficult hurdles…
Sonja HaydenNovember 15, 2022
Gone are the days when you had to rely on feedback from participants after the event, to make the next one better. Now, you can adjust things as they happen…
Kristen CooperJune 11, 2018
Event professionals work with many different types of clients. Often this is one of the best parts of the job. Clients can be delightful, perhaps even becoming close friends or…
Taryn JohnsonSeptember 27, 2017
Events can take weeks of planning and coordinating, but once they’re over, there’s no denying the sense of pride and accomplishment you feel. Though most of the work is complete,…
Adrienne ErinJune 6, 2014
It's hardly news that the rules of the game have changed drastically. And now that we're all getting up close and personal with the concept of virtual experiences, the focus…
Mariana FernandesOctober 7, 2020
Despite being a generation glued to their screens, marketing events to millennials has been surprisingly successful. I'd venture to guess that it's because the younger generation is skewed towards collecting…
Glenn SantosJuly 28, 2017
Are you bored seeing the same technology trends and topics at corporate events? Does it seem like every event but yours has the newest technology trend? Or, have you wowed…
Katie ChristiansonJune 10, 2015
Events are complicated things. You need to get a lot of things right to create memorable events. That's why as an event manager, you need to have a bagful of…
Glenn SantosDecember 16, 2016
We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events. That's why are always innovating and trying new stage design ideas, new tools, and new tech.…
Glenn SantosJanuary 19, 2018
Event lighting can make or break your event. If you get the wrong types it may not serve the purpose you were hoping for, set the wrong mood, and much…
Brandt KruegerFebruary 20, 2019
Transparency in the event industry isn't talked about nearly as much as it should. The issue of transparency is paramount in any business. How else are we expected to generate…
Will CurranApril 2, 2019
It's the episode you've been waiting for, the one packed with remote work tips! Because as event professionals, we spend a good chunk of our time on the road. And…
Mariana FernandesMarch 3, 2020
In this week's Event Tech Podcast episode, Will and Brandt discuss Peloton because, as it turns out, their workouts make for a great hybrid event case study. They claim that…
Brandt KruegerMay 16, 2022