Partner marketing is a strategic relationship between two entities that aim to accomplish common goals, like increasing event attendance, building brand awareness, or marketing your products. And while you may be familiar with influencer marketing in B2C, a popular approach to partner marketing, partner marketing in B2B spaces is also growing in popularity.

In this #EventIcons episode, Will brings together three people who played critical roles in the PLX conference: Nicole, Jared, and Isaac. Keep reading to learn more about the partner-led event, how they emphasized co-creation in their content and more iconic insights.

Bradley is an experienced event professional with an impressive 20 years of history in the industry. He’s also founded and sold his own events agency and has launched a successful online Masterclass specifically for event professionals. In this #EventIcons episode, Will has many questions for Bradley. Tune in to hear what skills Bradly thinks event professionals need for the future, what prompted his transition from events to event education, and more.  

Ashley currently serves as the Vice President of Business Partnerships at Achieve Incentives & Meetings and is the third generation to work for the 70-year-old family business. Since her shift from nonprofit work in Washington, DC, she has become her industry’s “safe travel ambassador” and is on a mission to celebrate culture and usher back safe travel. Tune in to learn more about her life in events as a digital nomad and what she thinks the industry needs more of.

Jim is an experienced leader in the events industry. Currently the Vice President of Marketing and Industry Relations at Fern Expo, he has a long history of working in events, tradeshows, and conferences. Jim describes himself as a continuous learner, trusted advisor, innovator, educator, and ukulelist in training. Today, he’ll share his background, how event professionals can take on the business world, how to avoid burnout, and why we’ll see more white space in 2023.

Arianna has a long-standing relationship with events. Recently, that relationship has grown to focus on meaningful connections in virtual events. She says, “My current obsession is building spaces for authentic connections into large-scale digital-first engagements.” In this episode, Arianna will share what led her to events, her thoughts about digital arrival, and some of her best tips for creating online experiences.

Mark is the CMO of Airmeet, a leading virtual and hybrid event platform. He previously worked at Drift as the VP of Content and Community and at HubSpot as the VP of Marketing. Mark comes to us today with no shortage of experience in event-led growth. Today, Will and Mark will discuss his accomplished background, what business and event growth mean to him, and what he thinks your event mindset should be. Let’s get right into it!

Ryan is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Event Farm. Today, hundreds of organizations use Event Farm. Over the last 20+ years, he’s become a leading innovator in the events industry. His obsession with attendee engagement and experience is evident in both his company and today’s episode. Rather than hyper-focusing on the precise metrics you should focus on for engagement, Ryan shifts our attention to mindset and approach. He challenges us to remember that we are in the business of humans. Let’s get right into it!

Erica is the founder and CEO of Campfire Social. She brings 20 years of experience with business strategy, market research & insights, and consulting. She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Erica has helped organizations generate revenue ranging from half a million to over 6 million dollars. Today, she’ll talk about what community is, how to build it, and how to monetize it. Let’s jump in!

The 15-year special was hosted by no other than the CEO and Founder of Endless Events, Will Curran. Three members of the Endless team have also kept him company: Keaton Watson, Director of Sales and Operations, Karmen Jericevic, Sales Development Manager, and Sonja Hayden, the Director of Content.

Here’s to many more, Endless Events!

Vaibhav's vision is to create a solution that works for every possible industry where content and community come together beyond the business world. He and Karmen will talk about how Hubilo got started, what challenges they faced along the way, and what are the dos and don'ts of the events industry, as learned in 2021. Let's jump right in.

Even more importantly, she has founded her own company in 2018. Check out Gianna's website: she's established herself as an industry leader as well as an author and course creator. Since she's got such a wide range of knowledge, Karmen thought it would be a great idea to pick her brain about the best event planning tips for 2022.

Karmen and Gianna do not dwell on any one particular topic for too long. After all, Gianna knows a lot about data analytics, content delivery, community, leadership, and so much more. They go over the recent changes in the events industry, ROI metrics, diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, and her favorite resources for event planners. Tune in - you'll learn a lot!

Event planners essentially have three options: to cancel, to postpone, or to pivot. But how to choose? Since strategizing Omicron is one of event planners’ top concerns right now, we’ve decided to dive into proactive event strategies to best handle the current situation. We’ve brought on an expert on all things event strategy: Keaton Watson, the Principal Relationship Architect at Endless Events!

Keaton is going on his ninth year in the events industry. He’s worked in hotels in Dallas, Cleveland, Florida, and joined the Endless Events team a year ago. He firmly believes that event technology should be at the core of any event strategy in this day and age. Make sure to tune in to find out how to strategize in times of uncertainty and how implementing event platforms can make last-minute pivots a bit easier to navigate.

And then, there’s our iconic guest: Ellis Davis, the Chief of Equation Equilibrium at Endless Events. But even though that’s one impressive title, it barely encompasses all that Ellis is and does. He’s this industry’s knowledgeable visionary, a charismatic yoga teacher, and a delightful conversationalist. Make sure to tune in: you’ll leave inspired, informed, and more exuberant than before!

Will and the live audience had a lot of questions for our new host. To make him feel welcomed and at ease, they mostly talked about technical production, but also touched on the future of virtual events and hybrid events – the works. So, press play, and please welcome Isaac Holt!

We’ve talked about SXSW (South by Southwest) before in this podcast’s history. We’ve watched them do their first-ever 4K live stream, and included them on the list of our favorite events in 2018. Today, we’ll explore how they went from being a company without emails to thought leaders in innovation and technology.

The iconic guest takes us back to the year 1996 when business was still done via snail mail and CD ROMs ruled the world. Almost three decades later, SXSW is a household name among trade shows, conferences, and events. How did they do it? Tune in and find out, it’s an episode that you really shouldn’t miss!

Today's iconic guest is Banu Kannu, the co-founder and CEO at Uncommon Conferences. She is a business development professional with over 15 years of international experience. She shares the success story of the award-winning Gas Fest and how they planned virtual workshops that took place in April 2021. Press play and join us for yet another #EventIcons!

Jason Koop is a writer, influencer, and the VP of business development at the Canadian Special Events Magazine. Above all, he is a fan of the events industry and is excited to see what the future will hold. Once he tried out VR, his mindset shifted forever. So, press play and get iconic with us!

Kristin Horstman is a senior director at Salesforce and has been on our show just recently, Johnnie White is the CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, and Rachael Riggs is a WellBeing Leader at Maritz Global Events. And what does this panel have in common? Together, they wrote a guidebook on wellness and health in the events industry and that’s what they’ll be talking about today!

This iconic guest has developed integrated digital video strategies for large media companies, including Viacom and  Discovery. And last but not least, he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest convention for online video creators. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jim Louderback!

Together with the rest of the world, she had to make a quick pivot to virtual events last year. Today, she shares with our audiences what she had learned. As a marketing leader, she focuses on marketing virtual events. And since our host Sarah is the head of marketing of Endless Events, the conversation is all the more worth listening to!

Kelly Knowlen is the executive director of sales engagement and special events at Hilton where she started building her career 28 years ago. She tells Sarah how Hilton pivoted in March 2020 and shares the resources they created to help their customers. They cover every important aspect of planning the perfect hybrid event: technology, safety measures, and audience engagement.

Join Sarah and our lovely guest in a delightful conversation about elevating virtual and hybrid events to the next level. They focus on three types of events: fundraising events, weddings, and corporate events. Spoiler alert: the episode includes awesome party in a box ideas and a shoutout to the roaring twenties!

Before we even start considering the event tech side of things, for example, we have to go back to basics. The future of events is human-centric! Today’s event icon is the personable Megan Henshall, the global events account manager at Google who got into events because she was “really bad at sales”. She shares how she experienced the pivoting year of 2020 and explains how to adopt a human-centric mindset in events.

Not only are they event professionals, but they also know about all the ins and outs of working remotely. They've learned to overcome virtual fatigue long before most people even knew what it was! Once the Endless co-workers started bouncing ideas around, there was no stopping them. The result is one of the liveliest and most interactive #EventIcons episodes so far. Without further ado, meet the charming Endless Events team!

Today's event icon is William S. Matthews, a connector, corporate event planner, and author of three best-selling books, including Everything I Need to Know about Life I Learned from an Event Planner. In his newest book, Corporate America, he writes about the ins and outs of the corporate world as well as race relations and diversity. Our host Sarah talked to him about his work, what diversity in events looks like, and what we should strive for in the future.

Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk. She’s a source of wisdom who has been doing virtual and hybrid events for much longer than the pandemic has been around. As an event strategist, she talked to Sarah about the importance of engagement strategies for virtual events as well as their monetization. As you’ll see, the two aspects of event planning are inextricably intertwined. Press play and join Sarah and Liz as they break down all there is to know about this hot topic.

In today’s #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Andy Sharpe, Sam McNeill, and John Lombardo from Song Division. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Engaging virtual audiences can be challenging, but these guys know how to bring smiles to people’s faces even in these trying times. They definitely charmed our lovely host with a song, written especially for her.

This is why we’re happy to welcome Phil Mershon to another episode of #EventIcons. As the Director of Events for the Social Media Examiner, Phil was also faced with a brand new set of challenges once the pandemic hit. But he was no stranger to creating virtual events that stood out thanks to their smart use of content. So join Sarah as she picks Phil’s brain on how to craft the best content for virtual events in an engaging and unforgettable fashion!

2020 was a challenging time for all of us, but now that the dust has somewhat settled, it’s time to up our game. So who better than Nick Borelli, President of Borelli Strategies, Event Brew host, and overall industry icon to get things moving? Join us on this incredible conversation about the 2021 event design trends that are set to become the next big thing!

But we can all agree that never has this topic been more relevant than in 2020. As one of the most affected sectors, learning how to call for industry advocacy during pandemic quickly became a hot topic. And while no one has an exact answer, our amazing guest today, Shawn Cheng of MCI, has a few ideas worth exploring. You know what time it is - it's #EventIcons o'clock!

So today, we're diving straight into it. Our lovely host Sarah welcomes the iconic JC York from Classic Entertainment & Productions. And JC has quite a lot to say about the topic! As a titan of entertainment, there's no one we'd rather have on board to teach us more about entertaining the new age of attendees. So press play and join us for another #EventIcons!

We’re more than happy to introduce the iconic Scott Lockey, Senior Director of Partnerships at Cvent. As someone who is heavily involved in the technology side of the events industry, Scott has a lot to teach us about our approach to virtual and what we should be looking out for when it comes to choosing the right technology. So join our host Sarah Christl and our phenomenal guest in yet another fascinating conversation about the world of virtual events!

On this week’s #EventIcons, we introduce yet another incredible tale of pivoting. Our amazing guest, Magdalina Atanassova, is the Marcom and Brand Manager at Kenes Group. She studied Convention, Event, and Exhibition Management and has been a titan of the industry for years. Today, she joins our always lovely host Sarah Christl to tell us how she went about pivoting to virtual events – and most importantly, what she learned and how the company succeeded. Press play to find out!

And no one knows that better than this week’s iconic guest. Tammy Dickerson has been in the industry for 25 years and started her own agency two decades ago. As the Founder and President of The Baker Group, she managed to whether the pandemic storm with grace and effectiveness. Today, she’s sitting down with our incredible host Sarah Christl to teach the industry just how small event companies can find a way to pivot when times get rough. Press play and join us for another iconic episode!

Taylour Miller from United Planners Financial Services is our special guest on this week’s #EventIcons. At United Planners, the team has crafted an incredible strategy that drives business by creating year-long sponsorships through creative thinking. By tackling the world of event sponsorships with this mindset, United Planners establishes relationships that consistently bring in results to all parties involved. So if you want to learn how you can create year-long sponsorships, press play and join us!

Joining our incredible host Stephanie Jayko is the one and only Gary Bordman. And Gary is one of the industry’s go-to when it comes to creating interactive experiences. He’s been “bringing the fun” to events and conventions all across the United Sates for two decades. There’s a reason why people tend to say “just call Gary!” when a cool and out-of-the-box idea is needed – it’s because he’s the man you want on your team. So, as the Chief Interactive Designer for Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services, Gary has a lot to teach about interactive gaming experiences for hybrid and virtual events. Because he too learned to pivot like a champ!

Well, that's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of #EventIcons! Joining our incredible host Sarah Christl is none other than Kate Marchini from Replate. And Replate is all about "leveraging technology to match surplus food from businesses with communities in need". This means Kate has quite a bit to teach us about battling food waste in the events industry. So press that play button and join us for another week of iconic conversations and advice!

Well, that’s exactly what this week’s episode of #EventIcons is all about! Joining our incredible host Will Curran are Corey McCarthy, the CMO os Socio, and Yarkin Sakucoglu, the co-founder and CEO of the company. And today, they’re teaching us all about their strategy to create a virtual product launch and turn it into a smashing success. So if you’re still confused about the ins and outs of virtual event planning strategy and can’t belive virtual events have tremendous potential, stick around. Press play and join this iconic duo as they walk you through a unique way to plan a successful virtual product launch!

Is it ever going to be exactly like an in-person experience? No. But does that mean it can’t be equally as fun and engrossing? Absolutely not! And if you still have any doubts in your mind, then this is the perfect episode for you. Joining our incredible host Will Curran is Paul Creighton. Paul has been a staple on #EventIcons and our go-to expert on entertainment trends in the industry. So it makes sense that he’d be the one our team would turn to in order to learn everything about entertainment for virtual events. Wait no longer and tune in for this very special edition of the most iconic podcast in the industry!

Joining our incredible host Alex Plaxen is the wonderful Leanne Calderwood. Leanne is a self-proclaimed introvert and an icon of the events industry. In fact, she’s meeting planners’ go-to expert in Canadian hotel site selection, helping hotel sales connect better with planners. And today, the two of them will debate how planners can go about designing events for introverts so that people on this spectrum can enjoy and be a part of the experience just as much as any extrovert would. So grab on to your seats and press play – it’s about to get iconic up in here!

So, joining our amazing host Will Curran is Chantel Megaffin. Chantel is the Events & Community Manager for DesignX Canada. And DesignX is the company behind Remote Design Week. So she's better equipped than anyone else to give us the best tips on virtual conferences. Everything from how they quickly pivoted to the virtual sphere to best practices, Chantel is a true well of wisdom. So, are you ready to learn how you can go virtual as well and be successful at it? Press play and join us for another epic episode of #EventIcons!

So this week, we’re continuing the trend of bringing you exciting virtual event tips. And we have a very special guest to help us out! Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist and full-time keynote speaker who’s here to share his knowledge about engaging virtual event experiences. Joined by our incredible host Sarah Christl, Brian has quite a bit of good stuff to teach us. So press play and join us for another amazing episode of #EventIcons!

But we couldn’t do it all alone! And this is why we invited a very special guest. Joining our always wonderful host, Will Curran, is the only and only Kristi Casey Sanders. Kristi is quite the powerhouse when it comes to the topic. She’s the Senior Director of Community Engagement for Meetings Professionals International, and she’s been with MPI for almost five years now. This means Kristi is one of the best people out there to empower you with all the strategic knowledge you could hope for on the topic of working with committees. So, are you ready to learn all about it? Press play, we’re getting iconic today!

But in order to help us figure out how, we have a very special guest. On this week’s episode of #EventIcons, out amazing host Will Curran welcomes Peter Poehle. Peter has been on the show before. And he is one of the biggest sponsorship experts in the industry. So this means that he has a lot of tips and advice for planners that are going virtual with their events. If you’re curious to learn how all of this will work, then join us for another iconic edition of #EventIcons!

But we are here to help! This week’s incredible episode of #EventIcons will walk you through the ins and outs of canceling an event. And in order to do so, our amazing host Will Curran is joined by Josh Grimes. Josh is an attorney who’s specialized in the area for events. With 23 years of experience in the business behind him, there’s a lot we can learn from Josh. So press play and let’s dive right into today’s edition of our iconic show!

To help answer all these questions, we’re happy to introduce Dan Ram. Dan was a previous guest on #EventIcons. And as a remote emcee, world traveler, and industry icon, he has plenty to teach. So if you’re curious to learn how a virtual emcee can help ensure the success of your remote event, wait no longer – press play and join Dan Ram and Will Curran on a brand new, exciting episode of #EventIcons! Be sure to head over to our blog to check out the amazing resources! 

DMP has the art of converting in-person events to virtual down to a T. So much so that they converted their in-person event in a whopping 24 hours! And because we know you’re looking for some tips, we invited Mark to be our iconic guest in this week’s episode of #EventIcons. Will Curran will ask all the questions you want to see answered. So press play and join us! Read the full Blog here! 

So joining our incredible host Brandt Krueger is Adam Parry. And you might know Adam as the co-founder and editor of the event industry’s global online magazine, Event Industry News. He is also the mind behind the Event Tech Live Awards, and, more recently, the Sustainable Event Awards. Adam has a lot to tell us about this new endeavor, and the potential it has to push the industry forward. So let’s get iconic – press play and join us for another episode of #eventicons! Blog here! 

As per usual, our incredible hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran are here to guide the conversation. But our super special and iconic guest of the week is none other than Lori Pugh Marcum! And we’ve had the pleasure to welcome Lori on the show before. Only this time around, she’s the one who’ll be teaching us everything there is to know about planning a virtual event. So, are you ready to jump in the virtual bandwagon? Press play, it’s time to get iconic!

Joining Brandt Krueger and Will Curran are Kaitlin Colston and Mariana Fernandes. Both Kaitlin and Mariana work at Endless as the Content Alchemist and Content Chemist, respectively. And the four of them have enough experience working remotely to share with you the absolute best remote work tips! So, are you ready to get iconic? Press play and follow us on this journey!

Because this is a topic so near and dear to our hearts, we decided it was more than time #eventicons did a whole show on it. And to help us out, we welcome two guests who know all there is to know about the SEARCH Foundation. Kate Patay, Patrick McMichael and Bobby Dutton join our lovely host Will Curran to let you know all about this incredible cause. Press play now and join them on a brand new edition of #eventicons! Follow the full story here!

So joining us today are our lovely hosts Brandt Krueger and Alex Plaxen, along with two special guests. Hilary Howes and Risha Grant are two icons of the events industry that can't wait to share their opinions. And this will be one of the most in-depth, interesting conversations you've ever witnessed. So press play and join us on the path to a better world! Pave the way here!

This is why we’re happy to welcome Kelly Treadway on this episode of #eventicons. Kelly has been featured on the show before, and she’s here today to expand on the topic of staying healthy in 2020. Today, she joins our lovely hosts Brandt Krueger and Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey for an exciting hour-long conversation packed with tips and advice. So, are you excited to learn more about how you can stay healthy and be better at your job than ever before? Press play and let’s get iconic!

Joining our amazing hosts Will Curran and Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey are two veterans of the show. We’re very happy to once again welcome Corbin Ball and Jim Spellos. Make sure you take some time to check out the previous episode where we had the pleasure to welcome these incredible people. And once you’re done, feel free to press play and join us on this 2020 event tech trends focused conversation! 

Joining our lovely hosts Will Curran and Alex Plaxen are two amazing guests. First, we have Samme Allen. She is a multi-award winning professional MC, facilitator, and moderator. And her infectious high-energy and positivity have a reputation to get the best out of people. Plus, we also welcome Dan Ram. He is an incredible MC, who’s done incredible things. And these include some pretzel throwing and introducing Will to Ireland. So, click here right now and join us!

Guiding us through this week’s journey are our hosts Alex Plaxen, Will Curran, Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey and Brandt Krueger. And we’ve sent an open invitation to all the iconic people who were once part of the show. It’s going to be full of surprise appearances, best-of-moments, recaps, and a whole lot of energy. So, are you excited for the #EventIcons special? Jump on board right now!
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So, whether or not you got the chance to attend, we're giving you the scoop. And that means all things PCMA and event running related! Joining our incredible hosts Linday Martin and Brandt Krueger are Angie Ahrens and Peter Berliner. Angie is the VP of Operations at of Leadercast and Peter is the President of Innovative Entertainment. And they are here today to share all of their best experiences at PCMA Convening Leaders 2020, as well as their perspective on running events. So, are you excited? Then wait no longer and press play, it's time for a new episode of #EventIcons!

With four years of incredible episodes behind us, the bar is quite high. But don't worry - we have all the intention to deliver! Joining us today are our iconic hosts Will Curran, Kaitlin Colston, Alex Plaxen, and Lindsay Bilbrey, the powerhouses behind the show. And they are ready to give you an #EventIcons 202 sneak peek to make sure we get your appetite running for what we have in store this new year. So press play and join us on this amazing journey!

Joining our amazing hosts Alex Plaxen and Brandt Krueger are icons David Merrell and Susie Perelman. David is an experienced designer, storyteller, public speaker, creative mind and puzzle solver. He’s been in the business for 30 years as the owner and creative director for AOO Events, known for the live immersive events. And Susie has decades of experience in events, a thirst to travel the world and a curiosity to explore trends pertaining to design. She uses her experiences to curate linen collections at Mosaic. So, are you ready for this? Then press play, we’re talking 2020 event design trends!

To help us out with this exciting conversation, we welcome two iconic guests, Nicole Osibodu and Mark Granovsky. Nicole is an event planner professor at San Diego State University and the President and co-founder of Haute Dokimazo. Mark is the CEO of G2Planet, an enterprise software company that provides corporate event marketing and management solutions to large companies. So, are you ready for this? Press play, it's time for #Eventicons!

Helping Linsday and Alex forecast the biggest 2020 business trends is the iconic Mike Dominguez, the President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). ALHI is a Global Sales Organization with a team of nearly 80 professionals located among 26 offices across North America and Europe, ALHI’s serves a membership group of hotels that are Independent Hotels & Independent Brands that are an exclusive luxury collection. Prior to joining ALHI, Michael served in sales leadership positions with MGM Resorts, Loews Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Starwood Hotels and many more. Michael is also actively involved in leadership roles in the Meetings and Events Industry. Could we have a better guest to help predict trends? We don’t think so! Press play, it’s time for another episode of #EventIcons!

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And to help us get the most out of the conversation, we have two amazing guests. Joining our fantastic hosts Will Curran and Alex Plaxen are Kelly Russel and Tony Rissley. Kelly is an expert auction strategist and certified benefit auctioneer. She has helped organizations raise over $100 Million in support of their great work. Additionally, Kelly leads her team of fundraising professionals to produce auctions that consistently exceed client goals. And Tony has been in the silent auction business for over a decade. He has created a system to help event organizers run successful silent auctions that boost their fundraising efforts. So, are you ready? Press play, it’s time to get iconic!

In order to give you the scoop, we've invited Donny Neufuss to join our lovely host Lindsay Martin. And Donny was previously on Event Tech Podcast with us. He is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Brightline Interactive, a company that specializes in providing the latest digital tools and immersively technology experiences for brands, sports, entertainment, and the events industry. So, are you ready to join the technology bandwagon? Press play, we're getting iconic!

So, as usual, we brought out the big guns. Joining our amazing hosts Lindsay Martin and Alex Plaxen are Leon Cardenas and Stan Walters. Leo helps sales teams improve their sales using body language techniques. And Stan works with and trains risk management professionals, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and elite military units on how to accurately spot deception and ask the right questions that will uncover the truth, clear criminal cases and even save lives. So, are you ready to get iconic? Then press play and join the talk, it's time for #EventIcons!

Joining our lovely host Alex Plaxen are David Everett and Sydney Wolf of Metro Connections. David is a leader in the conception and execution of innovative event design and production. He has over fifteen years of creative, technical and management experience in the event industry. And Sydney has an eye for design and the ability to adapt to a client’s style guide, brand, and culture. She consistently designs innovative activations and large-scale events that work to accomplish client objectives and showcase corporate brands in a positive and impactful way. So, are you ready to get iconic? Press play, it's time for another episode of #EventIcons!

So why not talk about it, and propel the conversation forward? Joining our lovely hosts Lindsay Martin and Alex Plaxen is Michael Stavros. Michael has been a guest on the show before, but this time around he's lending his expertise to the topic of alcohol in events. He was a Board Member of the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, and he's currently a partner and the Director of Business Development at M Culinary Concepts. So, are you ready to get iconic? Press play, it's #Eventicons o'clock!

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That's exactly what our iconic guest of the day is here to teach us. Joining our fantastic host Brandt Krueger is Donna Kastner. Donna is the founder of Retirepreneur, and she's championing a movement to reinvent work in retirement by helping age 50+ executives make a smooth segue from a full-time job to part-time consulting. And a more satisfying encore chapter that's designed and lived on their terms. Let's dive right into the topic of ageism in events!

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Resources:

• Neil Patel Marketing School Podcast
• Seth Godin Books
• Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
• HubSpot Academy
• HubCast Podcast
• Perpetual Traffic Podcast
• How to Use Podcasts & Events as Marketing Tools – #EventIcons Episode 160
• The Daily Carnage

Resources:

• Toronto Tourism
• IMEX Frankfurt Greatest Hits: #EventIcons Episode 166
• The Event Design Handbook
• Event Canvas
• EventMobi Blog

Resources:

• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals
• How To Plan An Event Without Visiting The Venue – #EventIcons Episode 161
• A Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Conference Venue

• 41 Best Hotel Amenities for Conference Attendees

You might be wondering just exactly what this means. What does security at events entail? Sounds like a broad enough topic, and also a very costly thing. But if you know what to expect, and what the best practices are, you’re good. From that point on, you’re ready to put together an event that won’t just be successful, it’ll be safe and secure!

• LinkedIn
• FEMA
• Safety at Events – What Every Event Planner Needs to Know – #EventIcons Episode 74
• Event Safety Alliance

Our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Alex Plaxen and Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey put together an anthology series just for you. It’s the official Greatest Hits of IMEX Frankfurt! So, be ready for an exciting hour, featuring enough icons to leave you starstruck. This international exhibition allowed us to sit down with people from all walks of the event industry. There are nuggets of information and knowledge everywhere, so start taking notes. Jump onboard of this week’s #EventIcons, and learn from the experts that got together in the wonderful stage that is IMEX Frankfurt!

• MCI Group
• Cvent
• SongDivision
• LiveOnlineEvents
• Positive Impact Events
• IMEX Facebook
• IMEX Twitter
• IMEX Youtube
• Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135
• IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33
• Imagination + the #EventCanvas at #IMEX19 boost event design practitioners in Frankfurt

And to help us dive deep into behavioral science in event design, today we welcome Nick Borelli. Nick is the founder of Borelli Strategies, and he dedicates his life and career to improving the experiences of event attendees. Through consulting and guidance, he gives event profs all the tools to elevate their professional undertakings.

• Top Event Tech Trends in 2019 – #EventIcons Episode 143
• Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
• Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
• Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data
• Thinking, Fast and Slow

• Never Lose A Customer Again by Joey Coleman
• Give And Take by Adam Grant
• Seth Godin’s Blog
• Our Favorite Gifts for Event Professionals

• Event Design Handbook – Systematically design innovative events using the #EventCanvas
• Event Canvas Download
• CIRKUSTÄLT Children’s tent
• Event Design Handbook: Systematically Design Innovative Events using the #EventCanvas

The advancements we’re witnessing in technology are staggering. And while the event industry might be a little slow in adopting some trends, attention should be paid to how our lives as event planners can change. One of the amazing possibilities of AR and VR is paying virtual visits to potential venues while simulating experiences. The concept alone is mesmerizing, and the number of resources that can be saved is more than appealing.

• Slack
• Trello
• How to Use AR and VR at Events
• The All-Inclusive Guide to Virtual Reality at Events

• Mural – Design Thinking Online
• The Ten Faces Of Innovation
• Cibola Systems
• The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
• OpenIDEO Challenges
• Design Thinking USA
• A Virtual Crash Course In Design Thinking
• AVIXA Three Day Courses

It seems like every way you turn, someone has their own podcast going on. But there’s still quite a gap in the industry when it comes to bringing podcasts and events together. Why is this the case, considering there’s so much this form of content can give companies? 

• EP. 277: ALEX PLAXEN, THE YES MAN OF HITTING GOALS, THE WOW MAN OF SOCIAL MEDIA
• Zoom Handheld Recorder
• Shure SM7 Microphones
• Dropbox
• iIsotope RX7
• Hubspot & Gmail Integration
• Auphonic

Ahead of this remarkable date, Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey sits down with two very special guests for this week’s #EventIcons. First, we welcome Tracey Smith, a longtime meeting planner who now leads the world’s largest association of senior-level meeting & event planners, SPIN. Joining them is Cathy Breden,  an executive VP and COO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) In addition to this, she currently serves as the CEO for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) whose primary purpose is to promote the growth, awareness, and value of exhibitions and other face-to-face marketing events by producing and delivering research-based knowledge tools.

Sit tight and get listening, as the three discuss Global Meetings Industry Day, its genesis, its future, its meaning, and how the event industry will change moving forward. What are the businesses’ biggest challenges from here on, and how can GMID help? Press play and find out!

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Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Tacey Smith of SPIN (@tracey_smith)
• Cathy Breden of IAEE (@cbreden)
• Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Pathable (@lindsaythecmp)

• Jeremy Gutsche
• Shelly Palmer
• The Wall Street Journal: The Daily Shot
• StoryBranding: Creating Stand-Out Brands Through the Power of Story 
• Bedtime Stories App
• Meetings Mean Business – GMID
• #GMID19
• #MeetingsMeanBusiness

What’s your take on Global Meetings Industry Day? Let us know in the comment section below!

On today’s awesome episode of #EventIcons, we are joined by Event Tech Podcast and Endless Events’ Agent Provocateur and Event Tech Podcast co-host, Brandt Krueger. Together with Will Curran and Brandt, we welcome Jaclyn Bernstein, an acknowledged leader in NYC’s hospitality industry, sitting on the Board of NYC & Company / Convention and Visitors Bureau. Among many other honors, Jaclyn won the Spotlight ‘Event Planner of The Year’ and ‘Samaritan Service’ Awards.

The three discuss what transparency in the event industry means. Join Will, Brandt, and Jaclyn as they delve into the best means to reach this transparency, who is creating it, and who it should be directed towards.

Are you looking to create a more engaging event? Click here to download our free event planning checklist.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Brandt Krueger of Endless Events (@BrandtKrueger)
• Jaclyn Bernstein of Empire Force Events (@JaclynBernstein)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@ItsWillCurran)

• Sh*t Event Planners Say, #EventIcons

• CHULUX Coffee Maker Machine

• Bizbash

What do you think about the issue of transparency in the event industry? Let us know in the comment section below!

Join us today for another amazing episode of #EventIcons, starring Kevin White. Kevin is a recurring guest, with decades of experience telling organizations’ stories through the design and production of live events. He provides an entrepreneurial approach to innovative systems and thinking, moving the needle with audiences on what they think, feel, know and do.

Kevin and Will walk us through the issue of commoditization in the event industry, how it all started, what are the consequences, and how professionals can adequately prepare themselves to tackle it.

Are you looking to create a more engaging event? Click here to download our free event planning checklist.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Kevin White of XPL (@2XPL)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@ItsWillCurran)

• Sh*t Event Planners Say – #EventIcons Episode 26
• The Biggest Takeaways from the Global Event Forum – #EventIcons Episode 154
• The Future of 5G at Events – Event Tech Podcast
• Win Without Pitching

What are your thoughts on the commoditization of the event industry? Let us know on the comments below!

Meetings Mean Business unites over 60 professionals from across the business in the United States, with global partnerships that include Canada and, soon to be, India. The alliance seeks to engage with outside parties in an effort to bring the Event industry the recognition it truly deserves as a value creator.

Our very special guests today bring decades of experience and some incredible insights into the right path to recognition. Michael Owen is a true veteran of corporate entertainment and event management services. Michael is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and learning institutions, speaking on what’s now and what’s next in meetings and events. Heidi Welker joins us with over 35 years of experience in the meetings and events industry and an extensive background in operations, sales, business development, and industry partnerships. 

Both will guide us through the genesis of Meetings Mean Business in the United States and Canada and tap into the problematics and solutions of harnessing recognition for the industry.

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Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Michael Owen of EventGenuity, LLC (@EventGenuity) 
• Heidi Welker of Freeman (@welker_heidi)
• Brandt Kruger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Pathable (@lindsaythecmp)

• 2018 Global Economic Significance of Business Events
• Event Genuity
• Meetings Mean Business Canada
• Global Meetings Industry Day PCMA
• Global Meetings Industry Day (Meetings Mean Business) 
• Freeman

What’s your take on Meetings Mean Business and how they tackle the issue of recognition? Let us know below!

In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. The World Education Congress went through the event design canvas process, where all stakeholders needs were considered and the event was completely redesigned to be in line with what their needs were. There was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that went into the planning and redesigning and it really paid off. The hard work resulted in an even better World Education Congress. No detail was too small, MPI really kept in mind the needs and desires of attendees during overhauling the event. Changes were made to allow attendees more flexibility, open floor concept that allows attendees to choose and customize their experiences, keynotes were called Pep Rallies, and they even had welcoming airport lounges (yes, you read that right!). It’s safe to say the World Education Congress breaks the traditional conference mold and will push the rest of the industry forward.

Joining us today are the iconic Crystal Shipps MPI’s talented Program Manager, and Lori Pugh Marcum MPI’s Manager of Global Education & Event Production. This dynamic team will take you through the stories behind this change. Crystal and Lori will also talk about the changes they made, the feedback they received after making major changes, what they learned during the overhaul process, and well as what the future holds for MPI’s World of Education Congress 2019 in Toronto. Let’s jump in!

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Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Crystal Shipps of MPI (@MPI) 
• Lori Pugh Marcum of MPI (@Loripughjax)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen) 
• Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Nifty Method Marketing & Events (@lindsaythecmp)

• MPI
• Meetings Mean Business- Global Meetings Industry Day
• Live Mindful Lee
• World Education Congress 2019
• MPI Academy Webinars
• Event Design Collective

Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? Comment below to let us know your favorite part!

Joining us today are our iconic guests Kevin White of XPL, Keri Miller of e=mc² events, Sara Grauf of Giants Enterprises, and Christian Seidenstuecker of JOKE Event AG. They will be discussing their findings from the Global Events Forum and even give you a sneak peek at the topics we might see at the 2019 Global Events Forum. Listen below to hear what these brilliant minds have to say about the opportunities, as well as challenges facing our industry and their unique perspectives on the Global Events Forum!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Kevin White of  XPL (@2XPL)
• Keri Miller of e=mc² events (@K2milz)
• Sara Grauf Giants Enterprise (@CalSara21)
• Christian Seidenstuecker JOKE Event AG (@CSeidenstuecker)
• Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Nifty Method Marketing & Events (@lindsaythecmp)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@ItsWillCurran)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

• International Live Events Association (ILEA) 
• Global Event Forum
• Global Event Forum Report
• Events Improving Local Economies – #EventIcons Episode 19
• Live From ILEA Live – #EventIcons 126
• Experience Industry Management Cal Poly
• Is Your Event Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks – Free Webinar
• WIRED Magazine
• Fast Company
• Inc.
• WESTJET Magazine
• IDEO
• Everything You Need to Know About C2 Montreal – #EventIcons 139
• Google Alerts
• #EventIcons Facebook Group

For those not familiar, GameStop is a worldwide retailer and the largest selling retailer in the video game industry. They also own ThinkGeek. On top of these impressive facts, they hold an annual trade show and conference with approximately 5000 store owners, 100-200 international partners, 150 different vendor companies and 2000 vendor staff. There are over a quarter million square feet of exhibit space, yes, you read that right. If that wasn’t impressive enough, occasionally they open the tradeshow portion of the conference up to the public which adds roughly an additional 5000 attendees.

In this episode, our iconic guests Samantha Vogel and Judy Payne will answer your burning questions about this truly inspiring event. They will discuss a wide variety of topics including the best out of the box ideas for their events in the past, how they work with their sponsors as partners, ways GameStop creates unique immersive experiences and so much more. This is a truly inspiring episode you do not want to miss.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Judy Payne of GameStop (@JudyRAnderson)
• Samantha Vogel of GameStop (@GameStop) 
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@ItsWillCurran)

• Smart Meetings

• How Funko Became The #1 Collectible In The World – #EventIcons Episode 30

• Connect Marketplace

• PCMA

• Event Manager Blog

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

What are ways you ensure your sponsors are treated like partners? Comment below and let us know.

On this episode, our iconic guests Avinash Chandarana of MCI Group, and Dru Cutler of Drury Design Group are here to discuss learning and performance design and how it can enhance your event and improve your attendee’s experiences. If you want your information and sessions to stick you need to watch this episode!

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• Avinash Chandarana of MCI Group (@avo_globalnomad)
• Dru Cutler of Drury Design Group (@drucutler) 
• Tahira Endean of Intentional Event Design ( @TahiraCreates)

• DUARTE
• What is Microlearning
• Kolb’s Learning Cycle

What are your favorite tips and tricks for creating and designing for learning and performance? Comment below and let us know.

Joining us today are three incredible women in the industry Kiki Fox the co-founder of the Association for Women in Events,  motivational speaker and social impact champion, Courtney Stanley, and Sarah Soliman of Soliman Productions. They are smart, strong, powerful women and paving the way for others. This episode is a must watch for men and women. If we want to make big changes and see women move up into more powerful roles it takes a village.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Kiki Fox @janssk
• Courtney Stanley @LadyPhenomena
• Sarah Soliman @SarahMSoliman
• Alex Plaxen @aplaxen
• Brandt Krueger @BrandtKrueger

• Elevate! Powered by AWE
• The BABB Life
• Shine App
• The Daily Skimm
• #MeToo Movement and it’s Impact on Events – #EventIcons Episode 120
• Association for Women in Events 
• Purl Pixar SparkShorts

What have you seen change for women in the industry, do you think women have made much progress? Still a lot of glass ceilings to shatter? Comment below and let us know.

In this episode, Peter Poehle returns to offer his annual update on the status of event sponsorship. He will answer questions about what sponsors truly need, mistakes planners make in proposals, inbound sponsorship and so much more. Always useful, always interesting, this is a don’t miss episode!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Peter Poehle of SponsorMyEvent (@peterpoehle)
• Tahira Endean of Intentional Event Design (@TahiraCreates) 

• SponsorMyEvent 
• Understanding Conference Sponsorship 
• State of Event Sponsorship in 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 97
• C2 Montreal 

What are your favorite event sponsorship experiences you have seen at events? Comment below and let us know.

Today our iconic guests; Dustin Westling of OneWest Event Design, Brent Taylor of Timewise Event Management Inc., and Arlene Schilke of Timewise Event Management Inc. are joining us to talk all about the 2019 GO WEST. They will cover why they started the event, how they get attendees engaged in their experience hall, the amazing food served and best moments from the event. If you have ever been curious about GO WEST this is a great show to watch! Lets jump in below!

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• Dustin Westling of OneWest Event Design (@DustinWestling)
• Brent Taylor of Timewise Event Management Inc. (@brentjtaylor)
• Arlene Schilke of Timewise Event Management Inc. (@arleneschilke)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)

• Go West 2019 – An annual event that focuses on education, innovation and networking.
• Go West 2019 Twitter – Experience the largest gathering in Western Canada For #EventProfs by #EventProfs
• Instagram acoount for Go West 2019 – Largest Gathering Event Profs in Western Showcasing Event Trends, Design, Marketing, Technology,Experiential Meet-ups
• Timewise Event Management Inc. – The proud producer of GO WEST Canada.
• TSI’s Bandwidth Calculator – Plan your event bandwidth
• White Paper: Negotiating the Internet Landscape at Hotels and Convention Centers – If you plan to order Internet or telecommunications services for your event, it is critical to understand the underlying business model in play.
• White Paper: How to Discuss Your Event’s WiFi Needs – The white paper touches on the steps to assess your event’s WiFi appetite, the details of picking appropriate bandwidth, questions to ask to ensure proper event WiFi coverage and capacity, and what goes in to high-quality network support.
• Consumer Rights & FCC Protections – rade Show Internet (TSI) encourages all consumers to understand their rights with respect to Internet “exclusivity” rules. We have assembled the relevant information below to help you take advantage of the Federal protections created to preserve your wireless freedom.
• The Experiential Hall Floor Plan 
• The Main Stage Floor Plan

What are your favorite tips and tricks for creating an engaging event? Comment below and let us know.

Today on #EventIcons our host Will Curran and iconic guests Matt King of Glisser Ltd., and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. They know planning your event wi-fi can seem daunting and stressful. They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more. This is a can’t miss episode!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet (@TSInternet)
• Matthew King of Glisser Ltd. (@Glisser)

• Audience & Student Engagement Blog – Glisser – Glisser’s audience engagement and event analytics blog.
• Learn About How to Improve Wi-Fi at Your Next Event! – Endless, Glisser, and Trade Show Internet – the industry leaders in event success – have teamed up to bring you a complete webinar on how to improve your event Wi-Fi.
• Is Your Event Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?: The Good, the Bad, and the Really, Really Scary – Online event security is often overlooked but an extremely important part of planning an event. There is so much information and data held on event websites and registration platforms such as credit cards, flight info, home addresses and more, it is a jackpot of information for hackers. As an event planner, it is your job to make sure your attendee’s valuable information is safely secured.
• How to Save on Hotel WIFI – After this episode, you will be well on your way to breaking through the costs and saving money on your hotel event WIFI! Watch below.
• Event Wifi Bandwidth Calculator– Plan your event bandwidth
• White Paper: Negotiating the Internet Landscape at Hotels and Convention Centers – If you plan to order Internet or telecommunications services for your event, it is critical to understand the underlying business model in play.
• White Paper: How to Discuss Your Event’s WiFi Needs – The white paper touches on the steps to assess your event’s WiFi appetite, the details of picking appropriate bandwidth, questions to ask to ensure proper event WiFi coverage and capacity, and what goes in to high-quality network support.
• Consumer Rights & FCC Protections – rade Show Internet (TSI) encourages all consumers to understand their rights with respect to Internet “exclusivity” rules. We have assembled the relevant information below to help you take advantage of the Federal protections created to preserve your wireless freedom.

What are your favorite tips and tricks for creating the best event Wi-Fi? Comment below and let us know.

Today we will talk about how the Events and Meeting industry can take steps to slow human trafficking down. It’s a difficult and multi-sector issue and we are all responsible for helping prevent and catch it.

Joining us today is the iconic Michelle Guelbart, Director of Private Sector Engagement at ECPAT-USA. ECPAT-USA is a policy advocacy organization that works to end the sex trafficking of children. They are part of a larger international network with offices in 94 countries. She will teach us about human trafficking signs to look for and recognize potential trafficking situations, and why it’s important meeting and event planners take action and so much more. This is an episode you truly must watch.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, how meeting planners and hotels can stop human trafficking by looking for human trafficking signs and so much more.

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• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Michelle Guelbart of ECPAT-USA (@michelleguelb)

• ECPAT-USA
• International Labour Organization
• American Airlines 
• Airline Ticket Agent Saves 2 Teens from Suspected Trafficking Plot
• The Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct
• Training for Meeting and Events Professionals on Trafficking
• Love 146

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – How do you use VR as a group experience and not have it be isolating? What are the challenges of virtual reality at events in the events industry? We discuss all of this and more in this episode.
• House of VR – Offers a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality lounge and event space.
• Digital Innovation At Events – #EventIcons Episode 106 – In this episode of #EventIcons we are joined by the iconic Charles Truong of PixMob/klik and Victor Bohnert of Innovatis Group to discuss digital innovations in events and how to use technology to enhance engagement.
• Klik – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform.
• Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138 – In this episode we discuss what braindates are, how they work, how to set them up and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode! Let’s jump in.
• How to Improve Audience Engagement At Event – #EventIcons Episode 110 – Our episode touch on tools that can help you create an atmosphere that encourages audience engagement and create value at your event! You do not want to miss this!
• E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – E-gaming events are an emerging segment of events that you are going to want to know about, and you are in the right place to learn!
• Everything You Need to Know About C2 Montreal – #EventIcons Episode 139 – In this episode of #EventIcons the iconic Julia Cyboran of C2 Montréal joins us to teach us more about the magic and engineering that makes C2 Montréal event truly spectacular.
• C2 Montréal – The annual international business conference that helps established and aspiring leaders unlock their creativity in order to better face disruption and change.
• C2 Montreal – Not Your Average Conference – C2 is all about setting the stage for creativity and involvement; to talk to others and explore new things that you can take back and implement in your business.
• The me you want to be: Roger’s Rules for a Bigger, Better, More Powerful YOU by Roger Haskett – In this inspiring, transformational and truly heartwarming book, celebrated keynote speaker, entrepreneur, actor, teacher, director, and writer Roger Haskett helps you discover incredible new ways to create internal power and become the me you want to be.
• Engagement Unlimited – Creates positive transformational change through active engagement at meetings and events.
• Creating a Epic Team Building Event – #EventIcons Episode 98 – In this #EventIcons episode, we have two ICONIC guests, Sydney Wolf & Roger Haskett are discussing their best tips for creating team building events.
• It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried – It isn’t a book telling you what to do. It’s a book showing you what they’ve done—and how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too.
• Frankly Speaking…: Insider Advice (Most) Meeting Planners Won’t Share with Speakers by Shawna Suckow, Bonni Scepkowski, Maralynn Adams & Tracey Smith – Within the pages of this book, you’ll find the combined wisdom of over 600 years (more or less) of meeting planning expertise, all aimed at helping you book more business as a speaker.
• Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute – Improve their lives and workplaces—areas such as team building, conflict resolution, and personal growth and development, to name a few.

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In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs. Our hosts will fill you in on their favorite episodes of the year, books, podcasts, apps, tech gadgets and so much more! If you are looking for new inspiration and tools this episode is for you.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – How do you use VR as a group experience and not have it be isolating? What are the challenges of virtual reality at events in the events industry? We discuss all of this and more in this episode.
• House of VR – Offers a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality lounge and event space.
• Digital Innovation At Events – #EventIcons Episode 106 – In this episode of #EventIcons we are joined by the iconic Charles Truong of PixMob/klik and Victor Bohnert of Innovatis Group to discuss digital innovations in events and how to use technology to enhance engagement.
• Klik – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform.
• Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138 – In this episode we discuss what braindates are, how they work, how to set them up and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode! Let’s jump in.
• How to Improve Audience Engagement At Event – #EventIcons Episode 110 – Our episode touch on tools that can help you create an atmosphere that encourages audience engagement and create value at your event! You do not want to miss this!
• E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – E-gaming events are an emerging segment of events that you are going to want to know about, and you are in the right place to learn!
• Everything You Need to Know About C2 Montreal – #EventIcons Episode 139 – In this episode of #EventIcons the iconic Julia Cyboran of C2 Montréal joins us to teach us more about the magic and engineering that makes C2 Montréal event truly spectacular.
• C2 Montréal – The annual international business conference that helps established and aspiring leaders unlock their creativity in order to better face disruption and change.
• C2 Montreal – Not Your Average Conference – C2 is all about setting the stage for creativity and involvement; to talk to others and explore new things that you can take back and implement in your business.
• The me you want to be: Roger’s Rules for a Bigger, Better, More Powerful YOU by Roger Haskett – In this inspiring, transformational and truly heartwarming book, celebrated keynote speaker, entrepreneur, actor, teacher, director, and writer Roger Haskett helps you discover incredible new ways to create internal power and become the me you want to be.
• Engagement Unlimited – Creates positive transformational change through active engagement at meetings and events.
• Creating a Epic Team Building Event – #EventIcons Episode 98 – In this #EventIcons episode, we have two ICONIC guests, Sydney Wolf & Roger Haskett are discussing their best tips for creating team building events.
• It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried – It isn’t a book telling you what to do. It’s a book showing you what they’ve done—and how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too.
• Frankly Speaking…: Insider Advice (Most) Meeting Planners Won’t Share with Speakers by Shawna Suckow, Bonni Scepkowski, Maralynn Adams & Tracey Smith – Within the pages of this book, you’ll find the combined wisdom of over 600 years (more or less) of meeting planning expertise, all aimed at helping you book more business as a speaker.
• Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute – Improve their lives and workplaces—areas such as team building, conflict resolution, and personal growth and development, to name a few.

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In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. Joining us today are the #EventIcons, David Merrell of AOO Events and Susie Perelman of Mosaic. Their keen understanding of how rapidly events need to adapt, and their willingness to share their knowledge on what is next will make this a must-watch episode as you plan your 2019 events. We will cover everything from this years pantones and how you can use them in your next events, how they get inspiration and come up with trend predictions, and ways to use technology to enhance event design trends and so much more! 

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• David Merrell of AOO Events (@DavidMerrell)
• Susie Perelman of Mosaic, Inc. (@partymosaic)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

• AOO Events – A multi-faceted creative company, specializing in event design and show production
• Mosaic, Inc. – One of the largest and most unique linen inventories anywhere
• Borelli Strategies – Improving live experiences for attendees by supporting and advancing event professionals globally.
• Social Tables – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform.
• ITN International – Optimizes events and delivers actionable data that leads to future improvement.
• Event Tech Tribe – A collaborative ensemble of event tech specialists working together to make events better.
• WWDC18 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference.
• Sciensio – The Art and Science of AI Chat.
• Chatby Inc. – Create a public chat zone out of any location including, schools, student residences, parks, bars, airports or any other building where people tend to gather.
• Radario – Instant event analytics, powerful CRM and personalized email marketing seamlessly integrated with ticketing platforms.
• The Indoor Lab – Provide the most comprehensive end-to-end analytics for indoor event locations using their proprietary platform and hardware.
• Mention – Get live updates about your brand from the web and social media.
• Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you.
• VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more!
• Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – #EventIcons Episode 131 – Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you!
• E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events.

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Our iconic panel Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates, James Spellos of Meeting U, and Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies are joining us and weighing in on the event tech trends. They will chat about everything from chatbots and AI, to facial recognition and cybersecurity. If you are ready to explode your mind with usable, useful ideas – this is the must-see episode!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates (@corbinball)
• James Spellos of Meeting U (@jspellos)
• Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@NickBorelli)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

• Corbin Ball & Associates – Meeting Technology Headquarters
• Meeting U – Help people become more productive and comfortable with technology
• Borelli Strategies – Improving live experiences for attendees by supporting and advancing event professionals globally.
• Social Tables – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform.
• ITN International – Optimizes events and delivers actionable data that leads to future improvement.
• Event Tech Tribe – A collaborative ensemble of event tech specialists working together to make events better.
• WWDC18 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference.
• Sciensio – The Art and Science of AI Chat.
• Chatby Inc. – Create a public chat zone out of any location including, schools, student residences, parks, bars, airports or any other building where people tend to gather.
• Radario – Instant event analytics, powerful CRM and personalized email marketing seamlessly integrated with ticketing platforms.
• The Indoor Lab – Provide the most comprehensive end-to-end analytics for indoor event locations using their proprietary platform and hardware.
• Mention – Get live updates about your brand from the web and social media.
• Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you.
• VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more!
• Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – #EventIcons Episode 131 – Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you!
• E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events.

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In this episode of #EventIcons we are celebrating 3 years of the show! Our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean and Alex Plaxen are joining us for a year round up. They will share their favorite episodes, what goes on behind the scenes, plus what you can look forward to in future episodes of #EventIcons and so much more!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, 3 Years of #EventIcons!

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• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• How To Increase Social Engagement At Events – #EventIcons Episode 41 – Alex Plaxen of LittleBird Told Media is joining us to discuss how he got started in the industry and share his knowledge and expertise with us.
• Healthy Tips For Event Profs – #EventIcons Episode 96 – In this episode, our ICONIC guests will be sharing their tips and practical tricks on eating habits, natural ways to sleep better, stress management and beyond.
• Diversity at Events – Best Tips For Event Profs – #EventIcons Episode 101– Our iconic guest, Adrienne Trimble of Toyota Motor North America and, Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc., answer all questions about Diversity in our diversity episode.
• VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more!
• Digital Innovation At Events – #EventIcons Episode 106 – We shared all about klik platform and how you can use it to gain insight into your attendees experience
• How To Get Work Done On The Road – #EventIcons Episode 109 – Best tips to keep focused and get work done on the road.
• E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events.
• Behind The Scenes with INBOUND – #EventIcons Episode – 119 – The Inbound team share how they break up the types of sessions to make the event exciting and effective
• #MeToo Movement and Its Impact on Events – #EventIcons Episode – 120 – This is an incredibly powerful episode you do not want to miss regarding the important and powerful #MeToo Movement!
• Live From ILEA Live – #EventIcons Episode 126 – Learn more about IELA, and how the event educates its leaders, feedback and tactical advice from our panel
• Live from Connect Marketplace – #EventIcons Episode 127 – Discussion about how to elevate the low points of your events and elevate them to the next level.
• Everything You Need to Know About Event Transportation – #EventIcons Episode 132 – Lisa Lanna of Newsday Communications and Eric Hotard of Event Transportation Systems are going to tell you everything you need to know and didn’t consider about event transportation
• PCMA: The Largest Network for Meeting Planners – #EventIcons Episode 134 – All about the key challenges the industry collectively faces
• Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 – In this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!)
• A Complete Guide for Planning a Nonprofit Event – #EventIcons Episode 136 – Megan Kincaid Kramer of Catalyst Inc. and Kelsi Boyle of Women Deliver are walking us through planning nonprofit events.
• Everything Mega Televised Events: #EventIcons Episode 140 – Paul Winston, the owner of Razor Marketing and Management, talks about his most memorable moments, best tips and so much more.
• Make Your Events More Theatrical – #EventIcons Episode 141 – Our iconic panels are discussing how to bring more theatrical experiences to your event to enhance the overall experience.

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In today’s episode of #EventIcons our iconic panel Brittney Lanni of O’Keefe Communications, LLC,  Kevin Molesworth, CSEP of Brass Tacks Event, Sarah Cissna of The Side Lobby will be discussing how to bring more theatrical experiences to your event to enhance the overall experience. They will share their dream mainstage setups, how to improve breakout sessions, technical elements and what will make or break your next event. If you want to have engaging and memorable events you have come to the right show! Let’s get to it!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, Make Your Events More Theatrical!

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• Brittney Lanni of O’Keefe Communications, LLC (@OKeefeComMD)
• Kevin Molesworth, CSEP of Brass Tacks Events (@BrassTacksEvent)
• Sarah Cissna of The Side Lobby (@sdcissna)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• O’Keefe Communications, LLC – A full-service live event and video production company serving associations, businesses, government and nonprofit agencies
• Brass Tacks Events – Brass Tacks Events endeavors to be the premier event producer in Central Texas and beyond!
• The Side Lobby – The Side Lobby is a consulting firm helping organizations make a difference through events.
• Lessons from fashion’s free culture – Johanna Blakley talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion’s free culture.
• Toggl – Turn your team on to productivity with Toggl the time tracker.
• When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink – The scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home.!
• ArtsJournal – A digest of some of the best arts and cultural journalism in the English-speaking world
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company – A national leader in the development of new plays, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company continues to hold its place at the edge of American theatre.
• Special Effects Show of Universal Studios Hollywood – Get an exclusive behind-the scenes look into your favorite blockbuster movies in our Special Effects Show as stunts, practical effects and cutting-edge technology come to life.
• Blippar – A tech company focused on augmented reality & computer vision.
• LEGO® AR Studio – A new augmented reality experience from LEGO® – where you can play with digital versions of selected LEGO® sets in your real-world scenes!
• It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson – A new path to work effectively.

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In fact, we saw a prime example of this at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last week when the lip-sync track audio did not match up with Rita Ora’s in ear track creating an out-of-sync disaster of a performance that unfolded in front of millions viewing the live show. So how do you execute a flawless televised show? How do you deal with the pressure that comes along with planning one? Is it really that different than any other event?

Joining us in today’s episode is Paul Winston the owner of Razor Marketing and Management and an expert on mega televised events. Paul has worked on events such as the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the National Memorial Day Concert, A Capitol Fourth Concert, both of which you can see every year televised on PBS and so much more. Paul will be joining us speaking about the challenges that go into creating events with such high stakes. He will talk about his most memorable moments, best tips and so much more. You don’t want to miss this jam packed episode!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, Mega Televised Events!

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• Paul Winston of Razor Marketing and Management
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• Razor Marketing and Management – Razor is a full service consulting and event management company that delivers turn key solutions to events and programs of any size and budget.
• Capital Concerts – Capital Concerts, Inc. is the nation’s leading producer of live patriotic television shows.
• Smartsheet – A Powerful Platform for the Way You Work Today!
• Sports Travel – The sports world’s event magazine, and producers of the TEAMS Conference & Expo.
• Teams Conference – The world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry.

In this episode of #EventIcons the iconic Julia Cyboran of C2 Montréal joins us to teach us more about the magic and engineering that makes this event truly spectacular. She will fill us in on techniques C2 Montreal uses to collect data and how they leverage that knowledge to create amazing experiences. We will also talk about what goes into planning the collaborative experiences and the purposes behind them. By the end of this episode, we guarantee you will be inspired and itching to attend!

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, C2 Montreal!

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• Julia Cyboran of C2 Montréal (@C2International)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)

• Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 – In this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!).
• C2 Montréal – C2 Montréal is the annual international business conference that helps established and aspiring leaders unlock their creativity in order to better face disruption and change.
• The Economist – The Economist is an English-language weekly magazine-format newspaper owned by the Economist Group and edited at offices in London.
• PCMA – With more than 7,000 members and an audience of more than 50,000 individuals, PCMA is the world’s largest network of Business Events Strategists.
• Forbes Media LLC – Forbes is an American business magazine. Published bi-weekly, it features original articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics.
• The Wall Street Journal – The Wall Street Journal is a U.S. business-focused, English-language international daily newspaper based in New York City.
• New York Post – The New York Post is a daily newspaper in New York City. The Post also operates the celebrity gossip site PageSix.com, the entertainment site Decider.com, and co-produces the television show Page Six TV.

But how exactly do braindates work? What do you need to set them up? Today our ICONIC panel, Christine Renaud and Sophie Silkes of e180 are here to discuss all these burning questions and more! In today’s episode we will discuss what braindates are, how they work, how to set them up and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode! Let’s jump in.

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, Networking vs Braindates!

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• Christine Renaud of e180 (@christinerenaud)
• Sophie Silkes of e180 (@SESilkes)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

• We Seek (e180 Blog) – Learn Constantly. Become Future-Proof.
• An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization by Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey – A Radical New Model for Unleashing Your Company’s Potential (Book)
• Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin – This book will make you think (really think) about the opportunities for leading your fellow employees, customers, investors, believers, hobbyists, readers… (Book)
• Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain – The book that started the Quiet Revolution (Book)
• Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown & James Macanufo – This book includes more than 80 games to help you break down barriers, communicate better, and generate new ideas, insights, and strategies. (Book)
• Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block – Explore a way of thinking about our places that creates an opening for authentic communities to exist and details what each of us can do to make that happen. (Book)
• Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making by Sam Kaner – Unleash the transformative power of face to facegroups. (Book)
• The World Café: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That Matter by Juanita Brown & David Isaacs – Filled with stories of actual Cafe dialogues in business, education, government, and community organizations across the globe, this uniquely crafted book demonstrates how the World Cafe can be adapted to any setting or culture. (Book)
• The Change Handbook: The Definitive Resource on Today’s Best Methods for Engaging Whole Systems, by Peggy Holman, Tom Devane & Steven Cady – The Change Handbook features chapters by the originators and foremost practitioners of such high-leverage change methods as Future Search, Real Time Strategic Change, Gemba Kaizen, and Open Space Technology. (Book)
• Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide by Harrison Owen – Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide is just what the name implies: a hands-on, detailed description of facilitating Open Space Technology (OST). (Book)
• The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter Senge – Describes how companies can rid themselves of the learning “disabilities” that threaten their productivity and success by adopting the strategies of learning organizations. (Book)
• The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Daniel Maté – Takes your work–and your workplace–from good to great (Book)
• Cultivating Communities of Practice by Étienne Wenger – Essential reading for any leader in today’s knowledge economy; the definitive guide to developing communities of practice! (Book)
• Reinventing Organizations, by Frederic Laloux and Ken Wilber – This book describes in practical detail how organizations large and small can operate in this new paradigm (Book)
• Reality is Broken: Why Games Makes Us Better and How They Can Change the World by Jane McGonigal – A visionary game designer reveals how we can harness the power of games to boost global happiness. (Book)
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman – The book covers all three phases of Kahneman’s career: his early days wo...

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know!

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• • Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
  • Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
  • Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
  • Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• • • Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 A special episode of #EventIcons from IMEX 2018
    • Live from Connect Marketplace – #EventIcons Episode 127Another episode from Connect Marketplace, We discussed on almost every topic in the events industry.
    • Live From ILEA Live – #EventIcons Episode 126 Live from ILEA with some of the best and brightest in the event industry
    • Behind The Scenes with INBOUND – #EventIcons Episode – 119 The INBOUND team are explaining everything about how they bring in the right speakers, how they evaluate and improve their content, setting expectations and so much more.
    • Developers at #DF18: Check Out the Fun from Day 1
    • #DF18
    • Dave Grohl (SXSW) 2013 Keynote Speech in Full Dave Grohl giving his Keynote speech at South By Southwest (SXSW) 2013
    • Snap Camera Bring the magic of Lenses to your live streams and video chats.

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Today we are so excited to have two very strong leaders joining us from this space. They have a deep expertise ranging from how to manage diverse teams, planning nonprofit events, and really making your company shine. Our ICONIC guests, Megan Kincaid Kramer of Catalyst Inc. and Kelsi Boyle of Women Deliver are walking us through planning nonprofit events. They will answer what to keep in mind when planning nonprofit events, how to keep the cause alive well after the event,  challenges and so much more. We are excited about the wide range of ideas they are going to bring to anyone who joins us for this ride!

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• Megan Kincaid Kramer of Catalyst Inc. (@smegan33)
• Kelsi Boyle of Women Deliver (@kelsianna)
• Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. (@CatalystInc)

• Catalyst Inc.– A global nonprofit organization focused on empowering and accelerating women in business
• Women Deliver – A catalyst that leverages its extensive reach and partnerships to spark political commitment and investment in girls and women everywhere.
• Catalyst Resource – Be Inclusive Every Day
• Trello – Free and flexible project management boards
• Focus Booster – Based on the Pomodoro method, work for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break and then repeat 3 times taking a longer break once complete
• Apple Watch – Great for time keeping at events and I love the be mindful reminders to breathe and stand.
• This American Life – A weekly public radio program and podcast.
• Story Pirates Changemakers – Turn kids’ original stories into wild sketch comedy musicals featuring professional actors to show those kids just how amazing their ideas are
• SurveyMonkey – Provides free, customizable surveys, as well as a suite of paid back-end programs that include data analysis, sample selection, bias elimination, and data representation tools
• Smartsheet – Works seamlessly with your favorite enterprise tools and apps, so you can focus on the work that matters most.

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In today’s show our iconic and gigantic panel will weigh in on hot topics and trends in the events industry. We will cover everything from the details that impressed our event profs at IMEX, to best tips when it comes to planning your next event. From AI to sustainability and many more hot topics, you don’t want to miss this jam-packed two-hour episode!

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• Chance Thompson of Salt Palace Convention Center(@3FootedCat57)
• Michael Doane of CadmiumCD, L.L.C. (@medoane)
• Suzanne Medcalf of IMEX Group (@IMEXSuzanne)
• Adam Parry of Event Industry News (@punchtownparry)
• Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates (@corbinball)
• Kiki J. Fox of AWE (@AWEwomen)
• Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@NickBorelli)
• Aysun Lynch of Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
• Aaron Kaufman of Fifth Element Group (@AKthe5th)
• Megan Powers of Powers of Marketing (@meganpowers)
• Kate Delaney of DEAL YOUR OWN DESTINY (@katesdelaney)
• Kelsey Rausch of CORT (@CORTEvents)
• Jessica Gibbons of C2 Montréal
• Adekambi Laleye of Klik (@AdekambiLaleye)
• Claire Hoffman of BizBash (@ClaireHoffman)
• Carina Bauer of IMEX Group (@IMEXCarina)
• Miguel Neves of miguelseven.com (@miguelseven)
• Gerrit Heijkoop of LiveOnlineEvents (@gheijkoop)
• Tracy Stuckrath of Thrive! Meetings & Events (@tstuckrath)
• Shawna Suckow of shawnasuckow.com (@TheBuyerInsider)
• Glenn Thayer of The Voice Of Meetings & Events (@glennthayer)
• Kate Patay of Patay Consulting (@KatePatay)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)

• CadmiumCD, L.L.C.
• Social Tables
• IMEX Group
• IMEX (Instagram)
• Youtube Channel of IMEX
• IMEX (Twitter)
• IMEX (Facebook)
• IMEXepisode
• Corbin Ball & Associates
• Virtual Vs. Augmented/Mixed Reality for Events: The Pros and Cons for Each Medium and the Likelihood of Adoption
• AWE
• Borelli Strategies
• Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
• Fifth Element Group
• SEARCH Foundation
• Powers of Marketing
• DEAL YOUR OWN DESTINY

Today on our iconic panel we are joined by Sherrif Karamat of PCMA and Claire Smith of Vancouver Convention Centre. They will be taking us through an extremely thought provoking epsiode! Not only will we learn more about PCMA, but we will learn about the industry as a whole and how it connects to other global issues. Our panel will discuss what key challenges the industry collectively faces. The impact we have as event planners on the world, and how we can make a difference. They will also discuss what they are looking forward to at IMEX this week and so much more! Watch the episode in full below!

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• Sherrif Karamat of PCMA (@SherrifK)
• Claire Smith of Vancouver Convention Centre (@ClaireConnects)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• What is PCMA & Convening Leaders? – #EventIcons Episode 42
• PCMA
• Vancouver Convention Centre
• PCMA Catalyst
• News & Industry Insights
• Flipboard
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck(book)

Joining us today on our iconic panel are Kelsey Rausch,  Lilian Shen,  Holly Larson of CORT. They will be giving you insider tips of how to use seating to encourage face to face interaction, and also seating that inhibits engagement. We will learn about what is trending in event furniture and some amazing options for all budgets. If you haven’t put much thought into event furniture you need to see this episode.

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• Kelsey Rausch of CORT (@CORTEvents)
• Lilian Shen of CORT (@lilshh)
• Holly Larson of CORT (@hollynrizzle)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• CORT
• CORT Blog
• Social Tables
• CLOBAS
• CORT (Instagram)
• CORT (Facebook)
• Youtube Channel of CORT

Where do you even start? If you aren’t sure have no fear! Our ICONIC panel joining use today are masters in event transportation! In this episode Lisa Lanna of Newsday Communications and Eric Hotard of Event Transportation Systems are going to tell you everything you need to know and didn’t consider about event transportation. From what you need to think about when planning, to budgeting and the top details event planners over look, plus how to make money off transportation! You can’t miss this episode!

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• Eric Hotard of Event Transportation Systems (@EventTrans)
• Lisa Lanna of Newsday Communications (@EventTrans)
• Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. (@CatalystInc)

• Event Transportation Systems (ETS)
• Free RFP Template for Event Transportation
• Event Transportation Sponsorship Checklist
• Newsday Communications

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In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events. From the basics like what do you have to protect? and how do you protect it? To a deeper dive into VPNs, passwords and softwares we will cover it all.  This is a episode you cannot miss! 

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• James Spellos of Meeting U (@jspellos)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• 2017 Event Trends – #EventIcons Episode 40
• 2018 Event Industry Trends – #EventIcons Episode 92
• Live from Connect Marketplace – #EventIcons Episode 127
• How to Improve Wi-Fi at Your Next Event!
• Meeting U
• VPN Beginner’s Guide
• TunnelBear
• Tiny Hardware Firewalls
• Dashlane
• Private Internet Access
• Wirecutter
• Google Authenticator(Play store)
• Google Authenticator(iTunes)
• Titan Security Key
• Coursera
• The Fourth Transformation: How Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything(Book)
• SECURITY NOW

There are benefits to both W2 employees and independent contractors and we will discuss them all in this episode. Hiring an event staff can be daunting but it doesn’t have to be! Here to help us thoroughly walk through the topic are our iconic guests, Noha Salah of The EventWork, Kelsey Crane of Quench Staffing, Krista Hazelwood of Quench Staffing. They will cover all the hot topics and tough questions you are dying to know about!

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• Noha Salah of The EventWork(@the_eventwork)
• Kelsey Crane of Quench Staffing (@quenchlife)
• Krista Hazelwood of Quench Staffing (@quenchlife)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• Live From ILEA Live – #EventIcons Episode 126
• Ask Us Anything & News Edition – #EventIcons Episode 20
• The EventWork
• Quench Staffing
• W-2 vs. 1099
• The Employment Development Department (EDD)
• ILEA
• PeopleMatter
• Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
• Bee Invoicing
• Receipt Bank
• Expensify
• Slack
• PandaDoc
• Zoom
• SignNow
• monday.com
• iScanner
• Stripe
• TextExpander
• SimpleForms

On this episode of #EventIcons, Sej Pandya of Event Marketing Consultant, will be discussing how to build a great internal events team. We will talk about ways to connect your team whether you have weeks or a few hours to do so. How to filter and cut through the noise when hiring for your internal events team. Furthermore, we will discuss how brands are evolving their events and what you need to do to catch up. There is so much to cover today and by the end you will be a pro at building an internal event team!

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• Sej Pandya of Event Marketing Consultant(@SejPandya)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• Event Key Performance Indicators: Metrics To Measure Your Events – #EventIcons Episode 124
• Gary Vaynerchuk
• Gary Vaynerchuk Podcast
• Smart Meetings
• Bizbash
• Getting It: Your Social Media Guide: Learn how to build your personal brand(Book)

Futhermore, Mills James will be answering all your biggest questions in this episode. We will talk about the evolution of experiential events and other trends. And cover some of the biggest event challenges they have overcome and how you can overcome your challenges too. Check it out below!

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• Rodrick Pauley of Mills James(@rodrickpauley)
• Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. (@CatalystInc)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• Mills James
• Universal Studios Florida
• Adobe After Effects
• The Five Deadly Sins of Presenting Creative Work by Kerry Z. Feuerman(Book)
• Xperia Touch
• Bonjoro

This episode will touch on almost every topic in the events industry. From sustainability to event technology we have you covered. Furthermore, we will discuss how to elevate the low points of your events and elevate them to the next level to best tips in entertainment it’s all here in this massive episode! Check it out below!

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• Chris Gasbarro of Ember(@chrisgasbarro)
• Chance Thompson of Salt Palace Convention Center(@SaltPalaceCC)
• Tracy Stuckrath of Thrive! Meetings & Events(@tstuckrath)
• Aaron Wolowiec of Event Garde(@aaronwolowiec)
• Chris Collinson of Connect(@Connect2Chris)
• Michelle Bruno of Bruno Group(@michellebruno)
• James Spellos of Meeting U(@jspellos)
• Elizabeth Glau of Sciensio(@elizabethglau)
• Douglas Emslie of Tarsus Group (@TarsusGroup)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• 2018 Event Industry Trends – #EventIcons Episode 92
• Healthy Tips For Event Profs – #EventIcons Episode 96
• E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113
• Planning Sustainable Events: What You Must Know – #EventIcons Episode 116
• Chatbots: Everything You Need To Know – #EventIcons Episode 118
• IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33
• Connect Marketplace
• Ember Blog
• Salt Palace Convention Center
• Thrive! Meetings & Events Blog
• Case Studies: Successes in Transformation
• Moving meetings forward
• Fork In The Road Blog
• Meeting U
• Sciensio
• Tarsus Group
• Netflix
• Google Drive
• eSports
• NBA

ILEA Live is a yearly conference held for the association members to meet in one place, network, grow professionally and stay informed on what is happening globally. It’s not event planning 101 but a very indepth dive into live events. What also makes the conference unique is that it is intimate, there are not thousands and thousands of event profs at the conference allowing a setting that attendees can truly experience the conference and interact with even the biggest speakers! Today with the help of our iconic panel Dana Macaulay of Sonoma County Vintners, Tera Greenwood of Service Systems Associates, and Jen Poyer of Event Technology Consulting we will cover all that embodies ILEA Live. We will learn more about that, and how the event educates its leaders, feedback and tactical advice from our pantel and so much more! If you have ever been interested in attending ILEA Live you can’t miss this episode!

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• Dana Macaulay of Sonoma County Vintners(@ILEANapaSonoma)
• Tera Greenwood of Service Systems Associates(@ILEADenver)
• Jen Poyer of Event Technology Consulting (@ILEALosAngeles)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• What is the International Live Events Association? – #EventIcons Episode 51
• IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33
• ILEA Live 2018
• ILEA
• ILEA Education
• ILEA Denver Blog
• ILEA NYC
• ILEA Napa-Sonoma Chapter
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Disneyland
• Mingle Magazine

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• Aaron Kaufman of Fifth Element Group(@AKthe5th)
• Tanya Scagnol of Fifth Element Group(tskags)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. (@CatalystInc)

• Sh*t Event Planners Say – #EventIcons Episode 26
• Sh!t Event Planners Say, Part II – #EventIcons Episode 77
• Influencer Marketing – #EventIcons Episode 112
• IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33
• Fifth Element Group
• The SEARCH Foundation
• tskags
• aaronkaufmancsep
• Nick Borelli
• Intentional Event Design Our Professional Opportunity
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
• #agoartbash
• Art Bash
• fifthelementgrp

Today our iconic guest Daniil Shcherbakov of Radario Marketing Platform will be discussing everything you must know about measuring event key performance indicators. So if you are still wondering what sort of metrics you should be measuring? Do you need a data analyst on your team? What is the best way to collect feedback from attendees and so much more you are in the right place. Let’s jump in!

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• Daniil Shcherbakov of Radario Marketing Platform(@radario_cc)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• Radario Marketing Platform
• 25 #Eventtech Startups to Watch This Fall
• Inbound Marketing, Revised and Updated: Attract, Engage, and Delight Customers Online
• 10 Tools to Help You Create an Amazing Event
• Eventbrite
• Bizzabo Blog
• Microsoft Surface Book 2
• Pebble
• Bose SoundSport
• Lifetime value of customer
• Cost per acquisition
• Churn rate
• Conversion rate
• Net Promoter Score
• Hubspot Academy
• Bose QuietComfort 35
• Databox

Creatives can understand your overall vision and turn it into a reality. That all sounds great, but where do you find them? What should you look for when hiring a creative? If you have a million questions running through your head right now don’t fear! Our iconic guests Mark Joseph Howell of Mark Joseph Creative will walk you through everything you need to know creatives in the events industry. We will discuss hiring a creative, what to consider for content, jack of all trades vs specialists, projection mapping,  and so much more! This episode covers everything about the role of a creative in events. Let’s jump in!

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• Mark Joseph Howell of Mark Joseph Creative(@MarkJosephCDG)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

• Mark Joseph Creative
• Mark Howell(Instagram)
• VideoHive
• Playback pro
• Qlab
• MadMapper
• The Imagineering Workout: Exercises to Shape Your Creative Muscles by The Disney Imagineers(Book)
• The Chronicles of Harris Burdick: Fourteen Amazing Authors Tell the Tales by Chris Van Allsburg(Book)
• Adobe Photoshop CC
• Adobe Illustrator CC

In this episode of #EventIcons our iconic guests Padraic Gilligan of SoolNua, and Megg Withinton of Intellective Group will cover everything you need to know about incentive programs. They will cover the differences between incentive organizations. Next, our guests will answer, how hospitality trends are being included in today’s incentive programs. What has changed in what companies are looking for in their incentive trip experiences and so much more. You don’t want to miss this episode if you are planning incentive programs! Speaking of planning, check out our corporate event planning checklist for more ideas!

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• Padraic Gilligan of SoolNua(@Padraicino)
• Megg Withinton of Intellective Group(@MeggWithinton)
• Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)
• Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates)

• SoolNua
• Intellective Group
• Padraicino
• Skift
• PCMA Convene
• Monocle
• William Boyd
• Ian McEwan
• Marketing Myopia
• United States Census Bureau
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
• Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events (MICE) Industry Guide: Trends & Statistics
• The 2018 Event Technology Landscape
• WORLD OF DMCS

In today’s episode of #EventIcons our guests Chris Roberts of EventOps, Liz Lathan of Haute Dokimazo are here to talk about everything needed to succeed in event operations. From the skillsets needed for a career in event operations to measuring success in operations with metrics we have you covered! If you want to make sure your event is running smooth then you can’t afford to miss this episode!

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• Chris Roberts of EventOps(@eventopssware)
• Liz Lathan of Haute Dokimazo(@lizlathan)
• Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

• Eventops software
• Haute Dokimazo
• Event tech tribe
• Corporate Event
• Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp(Book)
• 24 Assets Book by Daniel Priestley(Book)
• Periscope Data
• Zapier
• Zapier Blog
• Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet(Book)
• Trello
• Milanote
• Moleskin smart notebook
• Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni(Book)
• Best self journal