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After a hopeful summer, filled with festivals, industry events, and a whole lot of catching up, event planners and professionals find themselves in a pickle yet again. COVID-19 cases are…
Nick BorelliSeptember 9, 2021
Today we're teaching you all about negotiating AV prices. Have AV quotes bamboozled you before? You’re not alone there. And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky…
Kristen CooperAugust 22, 2018
We're back for another week with another exciting episode of #EventIcons! And we're excited to be discussing how small event companies can pivot in order to survive the pandemic. Because…
Sarah ChristlSeptember 29, 2020
There’s still a place for planning events with conventional venue layouts, particularly with corporate conferences and workshops. Moreover, if you decide to stay with a traditional venue, you might want…
Kristen CooperJune 27, 2018
The world of AV quotes can be a complete jungle. And even for the seasoned event planners of the industry, AV, in particular, can get quite overwhelming. How are you…
Mariana FernandesJuly 23, 2021
This week, we are discussing everything you need to know about 2018 Event Industry Trends. Our ICONIC guest panelist Corbin Ball (Corbin Ball Associates), James Spellos (Meeting U.) & Nick…
Will CurranDecember 19, 2017
Communicating with attendees, prospects, sponsors, and other stakeholders is imperative to overall event success. While there are plenty of different ways that event marketers communicate, the one channel that all…
Stephen KimDecember 14, 2017
Today on a more serious note, we're talking about physical safety and security at events. This is one of the most important topics to cover, and especially nowadays. There's always…
Will CurranJune 4, 2019
Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? You’re not alone. An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in…
Kristen CooperJuly 26, 2018
As an event professional, you likely rely on some degree of creativity and inspiration to design events, drive innovation, and make your mark on the attendee experience. But when the…
Deanna NwosuJanuary 19, 2023
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
We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? First, we need to change the way we look…
Jennifer MorenoJuly 25, 2018
We’re seeing a 2018 event trend for creating a personalized event experience. That means understanding what the individual (or attendee profile) wants and tailoring aspects of the event to suit…
Kristen CooperJuly 18, 2018
Today's episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. For…
Brandt KruegerJune 13, 2022
The talk of the town in the events industry is converting in-person events to virtual. But where to even begin? Should you choose a platform first? And how do you…
Will CurranMarch 24, 2020
Events are not simply about delivering valuable content and giving people some time to speak to each other. No - the magic of events lies in the overall experience your…
Brandt KruegerFebruary 23, 2022