Event Alley Show (2013)

Where do event designers get their inspiration from? And how do we make sure that the design of our event compliments our work instead of taking over the event objectives? Join us as we discuss creative inspiration and its role in events, and hear about the next trends on the scene in our Trendspotting segment. Special Guest(s): Debra Roth, Co-Founder and Creative Director, The Originators

Neuroscience and events are more connected than you might think – and it’s about time we all learned the benefits of considering the brain in business. Join us this week for a conversation about brain-friendly food, content strategies, and meeting space. Special Guest(s): Andrea Sullivan, M.A., President, BrainStrength Systems

We’re bringing you the best in tech as we come to you live from PlannerTech – the foremost conference on event technology brought to you by Liz King Events! Join in the fun with expert interviews on what’s coming next, the chance to get your hands on the newest technologies (virtually of course), and summary of the conference content. Special Guest(s): TBA

It's a very special episode this week as we dive deep into the abyss of event ROI and selling events to the C-Suite. We'll be chatting up an expert on the matter and emphasizing your involvement. Tune in to get your questions answered by our know-it-all and to give us your thoughts in The Spanish Inquisition. Special Guest(s): Susan Radojevic, President, The Peregrine Agency

4:3 versus 16:9? PowerPoint, Keynote or Prezi? If you don’t know the answers, now is the time to spice up your presentations and learn about how to really engage your audience. We’re talking best practices and even a few horror stories in this episode. And check out today's Chef's Table segment to learn more about FLOSS.  Special Guest(s): Brandt Krueger, Director, Technology and Video Production, metroConnections

Collinson Media and Events hosts three marketplace events each year – a reverse tradeshow, hosted buyer format featuring high quality education. In this episode, we’ll talk about how Marketplace events got their start, what makes them different from a traditional event, and how education ranks in Collinson’s list of priorities. We’ll also hear from Chad Kaydo for the next installment of Trendspotting. Special Guest(s): Chris Collinson, Chief Strategist, Collinson Media and Events

You hear about it all the time: “Gamification.” But what does it really mean, why should you enlist game theory in your events, and most importantly, how? Tune in this week to learn about spicing up your events with fun and games and to hear the latest in new technology in our Tech This Out segment. Special Guest(s): Elizabeth Henderson, MBA, MEDes., Innovator and Sustainability Expert

It's two days before your event and a hurricane hits. Or even worse, it's two days into your event. How well are you prepared for disaster? Learn from an emergency management expert and planners who have gone through the experience themselves and be ready for a visit from the Spanish Inquisition on this week's show! Special Guest(s): Ruth Gregg, CMP, CGMP, Operations Manager, East West Connection

RFID, NFC, augmented reality, and more. You may have heard about these technologies, but how do you implement them in your events? Join us as we walk you through the microchips, robotics, and the smoke and mirrors. And what's that? Oh, yes, it's time for another addition to the event professional's steamy summer reading list in Bookshelf. Special Guest(s): Stephen Person, Director of Digital and Experiential Strategy, FISH Technologies

Your attendees want it. Your organization needs it. So how do you include corporate social responsibility (CSR) in your meetings and events? We're going to teach you. Tune in for an episode on your best plan for profit, people and planet. We're also diving headfirst into all of the recent industry news that you won't want to miss. Special Guest(s): Amanda Gourgue, MBA, CMP, LEED AP, Chief Meeting Revolutionist, Meeting Revolution

It’s your bonus of the week! Check out the Event Alley Show live and face-to-face from the AIBTM show floor in Chicago. We’ll be interviewing special guests and talking to live listeners. Join us in the Future Events Experience or listen in online. This is a no-brainer! Special Guest(s): Tahira Endean, Director, Production and Creative, Cantrav Services; TBA

We’re coming at you for a special show this week live from the AIBTM show floor in Chicago. We’ll be telling you all about the event experience, interviewing special guests in attendance, and talking to live listeners. Listen in on the fun because you won’t want to miss it! Special Guest(s): TBA

Event education is changing all around us: attendees are no longer looking for a lecture, a one-way conversation, or one style of learning. Join us to find out just how the industry is altering its course and how your event can be more accommodating to the needs of event participants and speakers across the board. We’ll also check in with new tech in Tech This Out. Special Guest(s): Jeff Hurt, Executive Vice President, Education and Engagement, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

The Event Planner's Dilemma. Two paths diverged in a yellow wood... and you need to make sure you're on the right one! Join us for a discussion about ethics: what the issues are, how to be on the right side, and why you should care. We'll also be listening in to our next installment of Trendspotting.  Special Guest(s): Joan Eisenstodt, Founder, Eisenstodt Associates, LLC

It’s time to get your attendees and their friends to do the work for you, and spread your marketing like a virus. Join us for a rundown of new media marketing tactics, onto a ride on The Gravy Train, and then dial in to share your thoughts on making your events go viral. Special Guest(s): Suzanne Carawan, CEO and Interactive Marketing Expert, The Golden Goose Group