Gathergeeks By Bizbash

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Sinopsis

Welcome to GatherGeeks, a place where people passionate about the power of live experiences come together. Join David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, as they discuss the latest news and trends affecting event marketers, meeting strategists, nonprofit organizers, and everyone in between. This new podcast by BizBash is the destination for information, innovation, and inspiration for anyone involved in planning events and meetings, from conferences, trade shows, and fund-raising galas to product launches, festivals, award shows, weddings, and birthdays.Look for GatherGeeks in your favorite platforms: iTunes, Pocket Casts, Player FM, Stitcher, with more on the way. Connect with us on Twitter at @GatherGeeks and join the conversation using the hashtag #gathergeeks.

Episodios

  • What Korea Can Teach Us About Hosting Safe Meetings and Events During a Pandemic

    05/10/2020 Duración: 43min

    Hosts: David Adler, Stephanie Cheung Guests: Juri Seo, Dr. Richard Arriviello In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler teams up with Stephanie Cheung, director of strategy and insights for Marketing Challenges International, to interview Juri Seo, an executive for Korea Tourism Organization, and Dr. Richard Arriviello, chief medical officer for InHouse Physicians. Seo shares case studies of large-scale events and trade shows that have been held successfully in South Korea, and discusses how the country effectively curbed the spread of COVID-19 through the smart safety practices, while Dr. Arriviello gives his perspective on how those practices can be implemented in the United States. The group also dives into how to communicate safety protocols to attendees, the future of domestic and international travel, the future of meetings and events in Korea, and much more.

  • Clarity in Crisis: How LEO Events Is Handling 2020’s Toughest Tests

    21/09/2020 Duración: 44min

    Host: David Adler Guests: Cindy Brewer, Michael Dalton, Jon Brown In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler welcomes three guests from LEO Events to explore the value of versatility, diversity, and determination as we all navigate these turbulent times. Principal Cindy Brewer, senior vice president of strategy Michael Dalton, and manager of event operations Jon Brown reflect on the past six months, including concrete steps they're taking to enhance the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; how they've learned to listen more effectively; and the methods they chose to revamp their services and solutions for their Fortune 500 clients.

  • Why Companies Should Invest in the Next Generation of Marketers and Event Organizers (Episode 195)

    11/09/2020 Duración: 31min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Vince Thompson In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Vince Thompson, the CEO, founder, and chairman of MELT, an Atlanta-based sports marketing and event agency. In addition to sharing how marketing best practices have evolved during the pandemic, Thompson discusses MELT U, his training program for the next generation of event organizers. He shares how the program—which now accommodates 1,500 young adults—has grown and actually improved after a shift to virtual. He also discusses why more entrepreneurs should invest in the millennials and Gen Z, what older generations can learn from them, what has surprised him most during COVID-19, and much more.

  • Coming Together for Good: How You Can Advocate for the Event Industry Right Now (Episode 194)

    31/08/2020 Duración: 37min

    Host: David Adler Guests: Sue Sung, Philip Dufour In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler hosts an important conversation about the future of the event industry. Recorded last week, Adler was joined by Sue Sung, SVP of corporate strategy for The Freeman Company who is representing Go LIVE Together, and Philip Dufour, president and creative director of The Dufour Collaborative who is representing the Live Events Coalition. The group discusses how the two new coalitions are fighting for federal support for the 12 million people in the event industry's eco-system, sharing practical ways you can help right now. They also share what methods have been most effective when appealing to politicians, as well as their thoughts and predictions on the future of safety precautions at events. 

  • How This Studio-in-a-Box Concept Can Increase Virtual Event Engagement

    04/08/2020 Duración: 56min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Matthew Byrne, CSEP In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Matthew Byrne, CSEP, the founder of Toronto-based Byrne Production Services. Byrne discusses how he's upping the game of virtual events through a no-contact Studio-in-a-Box concept, which easily helps speakers generate high-quality, television-style broadcasts. He also dives into techniques for increasing attendee engagement, why good storytelling will always be the most important thing, smart tips for looking good on camera, why he thinks virtual components are here to stay, and much more. 

  • How Event and Meeting Organizers Can Stay Relevant Today (Episode 193)

    28/07/2020 Duración: 55min

    Host: David Adler Guests: Jennifer Savica, Maria Donado, Trey Moynihan In this episode of GatherGeeks—recorded during a July 15 panel discussion hosted by EventFluence—BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Jennifer Savica, head of corporate events at New York Life Insurance Company; Maria Donado, director of events at Greystone & Co.; and Trey Moynihan, special events manager at Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. The group discusses the relevancy of event organizers at big corporations today, diving into how they've become more strategic, ways their jobs have both narrowed and expanded, how to help the C-suite understand the value of live events, their plans for this year's holiday parties, and much more.

  • Is Protocol Still Important? Yes, Says Former U.S. Chief of Protocol Capricia Penavic Marshall

    14/07/2020 Duración: 37min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Capricia Penavic Marshall In this episode of GatherGeeks—the first of a three-part interview series—BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Capricia Penavic Marshall, former Obama administration chief of protocol and former Clinton administration social secretary. Marshall gives an up-close-and-personal look at her time in the administrations, sharing what it was like to have a front-row seat to history for over a dozen years. She also discusses the importance of finding a mentor, how she stays focused on event day, her first "goosebumps" moment, the best advice she got from Jackie Kennedy, and much more.

  • How a Group of Competitors Came Together for Good During COVID-19 (Episode 191)

    30/06/2020 Duración: 32min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Nick Simonette In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Nick Simonette, vice president of sales for full-service exhibit and event company Czarnowski. He discusses how Czarnowski teamed up with two competitors—George P. Johnson and Exploring—to launch the LiveForLife coalition, which encompasses more than 200 event production companies that can build, ship, and install temporary structures such as patient rooms and testing or vaccine centers. Simonette also shares predictions for how live events will return, discussing the rise of gesture-based technology, what trade show booths of the future will look like, how future live events will merge virtual elements, the main ingredients to engage people today, and much more. Download or subscribe to the show at bizbash.com/gathergeeks

  • How The Washington Post Is Using Virtual Events to Enhance Its Content (Episode 190)

    15/06/2020 Duración: 43min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Kris Coratti In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Kris Coratti, the vice president of communications for The Washington Post. Coratti explains how the publication is hosting four to five virtual events per week, some drawing as many as 600,000 viewers. She shares best practices for this new normal, discussing everything from the power of great lighting and sound to the nuts and bolts of content creation, marketing, and speaker partnerships. Coratti also discusses sponsorship models for virtual events, ways to engage the audience, viewership patterns, and much more. Download or subscribe to the show at bizbash.com/gathergeeks

  • Leadership Today Means Being a Collaboration Artist (Episode 189)

    01/06/2020 Duración: 29min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Adrian Segar In this episode of GatherGeeks, listen in on a keynote session from BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and meetings expert and author Adrian Segar, delivered virtually during the Untethered Conference on May 21. The duo offers key leadership tips and survival strategies based on lessons learned from Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and Outward Bound. They also discuss why leaders today need to be "collaboration artists," why future events need to be more valuable than ever, the value of risk-taking, why it's important to celebrate everything, and much more.  Download or subscribe to the show at bizbash.com/gathergeeks. Running time: 29:37

  • How This Virtual Platform Can Help Establish the New "Hybrid Standard" for Events

    15/05/2020 Duración: 32min

    Host: David Adler Guest: Antonio Trincao In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Antonio Trincao, the co-founder and CEO of Youcanevent, a global virtual events platform with clients including United Airlines and Microsoft. The pair talks all things virtual and hybrid events, discussing what sets Youcanevents' platform apart—including its interactive, avatar-style environment, the unique ability to light the virtual event like an in-person one, and more. Trincao also shares his own best practices for virtual events, how his company can help usher in the new "hybrid standard" for gatherings, why great content is more crucial than ever, why he considers himself an "event" person rather than a "tech" person, and much more. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering how creative technology can help the events industry move forward in the time of COVID-19.

  • Conversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Toronto Amid COVID-19

    01/05/2020 Duración: 01h07min

    Hosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Anthony Vade, Natasha Mytnowych, Qasim Virjee, Marc Dorfman.  In this virtual discussion that marks the final part to a BizBash digital series, dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and senior editor Ashton Pike take to the Toronto market, chatting with local event professionals Anthony Vade of FMAV, Natasha Mytnowych of The Globe and Mail Centre, Qasim Virjee of StartWell, and Marc Dorfman of CN Tower. The panel discusses how they're keeping in touch with their team remotely, what live events could look like with social distancing policies involved, and more.

  • Conversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Chicago Amid COVID-19

    27/04/2020 Duración: 59min

    Hosts: Claire Hoffman, Ashton Pike Guests: Tom Kehoe, Megan Williams, Lanie Hartman, Jack Scafide In this virtual discussion that marks the fifth part to a new BizBash digital series, dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash editors Claire Hoffman and Ashton Pike take to the Chicago market, chatting with local event professionals Tom Kehoe of Kehoe Designs, The Geraghty, BlackOak Technical Productions, and Floral Exhibits; Megan Williams of Field Museum; Lanie Hartman of BBJ Linen; and Jack Scafide of CORT Events. The panel discusses how they're using their resources to provide PPE and help healthcare workers, the importance of breaking down barriers with competitors, virtual events, what they're doing to stay optimistic and inspired, and more.

  • Conversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for South Florida Amid COVID-19

    17/04/2020 Duración: 01h10min

    Hosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Greg Zalkin, Gary Ressler, Kelly Murphy, Shai Tertner, Richard Curran, Dan Cormany In this virtual discussion that marks the fourth part to a new BizBash digital series, dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and senior editor Ashton Pike take to the Miami/South Florida market, chatting with local event professionals Greg Zalkin of Creative State Marketing, Gary Ressler of Tilia Companies, Kelly Murphy of Events on the Loose, Shai Tertner of Shiraz Creative, Richard Curran of Expo Convention Contractors, and Dan Cormany, PhD, of Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The panel discusses how they're staying connected with their team, the difficulty of layoffs, how they're staying inspired and planning for the future, and more.

  • Conversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Washington, D.C. Amid COVID-19

    10/04/2020 Duración: 01h07min

    Hosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Susan Lacz, Cory Ryan Frank, Rebecca Linder, Joe Schwinger, Susan Saville In this new BizBash digital series dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and senior editor Ashton Pike take to the Washington, D.C. market, chatting with local event professionals Susan Lacz of Ridgewells Catering, Cory Ryan Frank of Design Foundry, Rebecca Linder of Linder Global Events, Joe Schwinger of MeetingPlay, and Susan Saville of Hello! Washington DC. The panel discusses the future of events as a hybrid of live and virtual, the safety and health precautions their teams are planning to take when events are back up and running, the importance of staying optimistic, best practices for holding a virtual event, and much more.

  • Conversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for New York Amid COVID-19

    30/03/2020 Duración: 57min

    Hosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guests: Jaclyn Bernstein, Liron David, Jessica Rothstein Berman Simon Miller In this new BizBash digital series dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which will give industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and editor Claire Hoffman begin with the New York market, chatting with event professionals Jaclyn Bernstein of Access New York Metro, Liron David of Eventique, Jessica Rothstein Berman of Manhattan Center, and Simon Miller of Brand Activation Services. The panel discusses the impact of the coronavirus in the New York market, the almighty force majeure clause, the importance of putting trust in your team while working remotely, staying in contact with clients, how they've found the good in the bad, what the future holds, and much more. 

  • Overcoming Adversity: A Global Brainstorm for the Event Industry

    29/03/2020 Duración: 01h05min

    Hosts: David Adler, David Becker Guests: Chloé Reuter, J.B. Miller, Silvia Negri Firman In this virtual discussion, David Becker, co-founder and C.E.O. of Zkipster, and David Adler, chairman and founder of BizBash, talk to a group of event leaders from all around the globe to help us unpack what’s happening now with the COVID-19 crisis, prepare for what’s ahead, and help each other get through this even stronger than before. Panelists include Chloé Reuter in Hong Kong, J.B. Miller in New York, and Silvia Negri Firman in Milan.

  • Using Events to Turn Consumers Into Superfans (Episode 188)

    16/03/2020 Duración: 49min

    Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Dan Mannix In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman David Adler and special projects editor Beth Kormanik chat with Dan Mannix, C.E.O. of CSM North America. Mannix shares tricks of the trade for large-scale fan experiences such as sporting events, diving into details on security, transportation, and line control. He also shares tips for standout brand activations at larger festivals like South by Southwest, plus how to hire strong temporary staffers, the event trends he's most excited about, and much more. Download or subscribe to the show at bizbash.com/gathergeeks. Running time: 49:56

  • Why Event Design Should Never Come First, and Other Tips from a Top Event Producer (Episode 187)

    10/03/2020 Duración: 01h01min

    Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Gianna Gaudini In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash C.E.O. David Adler chats with Gianna Gaudini, author of The Art of Event Planning: Pro Tips From an Industry Insider. Gaudini discusses what she learned in a decade of planning events for Google, why she says that "everyone is an event planner," and tips for creating a cohesive event narrative from start to finish. She also shares tips for staying healthy and focused on event day, why personalization is crucial for attendees, learning to trust your team, and much more. Download or subscribe to the show at bizbash.com/gathergeeks. Running time: 1:01:26

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