Great Events

Imagine putting on an event when a natural disaster occurs. It’s an event planner's worst nightmare. In our conversation this week, we’re talking to fellow Cventer Stephanie McNamara as she shares with us the power of duty of care in the face of things outside of our control. Often the topic of duty of care is dry and seemingly something you have to cover. This episode will hopefully give you an entirely new appreciation for the topic. Take a listen. And if you feel so compelled we’d love to hear how you’re the responsibility of duty of care has been called upon. Send us an email at podcast@cvent.com Resources and links discussed: Cvent Connect

In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Judi James, leading communication and body language expert, and author of The Body Language Bible. Judi recently presented at Cvent Connect Europe in London in a session on social psychology for event planners. How do body language, the way you speak, and confidence play into first impressions? Listen in to learn more behind the social psychology of event planning. Resources and links discussed: http://www.cventconnect.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Body-Language-Bible-Gestures-Expressions/dp/0091922119

In this episode, Brooke and Cody discuss something you see at nearly every event: WiFi. Have you ever been to an event with slow WiFi? It can leave a bad impression on your attendees. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger are back to share some negotiation tactics and resources when it comes to securing WiFi at your event. Listen in. Resources and links discussed: https://helloendless.com/event-wifi-bandwidth-calculator/ https://offers.helloendless.com/negotiating-hotel-wifi-webinar https://offers.helloendless.com/event-wi-fi-webinar https://helloendless.com/wifi-terms/ https://helloendless.com/how-to-save-on-hotel-wifi/ http://www.helloendless.com/category/event-tech-podcast https://helloendless.com/

In this first episode of Season 3 of How Great Events Happen, you’ll hear hosts Brooke Gracey and Cody Liskh dig into cybersecurity as it relates to events. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger share tips and tricks to stay more secure - both professionally and personally. Listen in to hear how any event professional can mitigate cybersecurity threats. Resources and links discussed: https://www.dashlane.com/cs/dZsEyCuz1B-K https://authy.com https://www.expressrefer.com/refer-friend?referrerid=41580838&utmcampaign=referrals&utmmedium=copylink&utmsource=referraldashboard http://www.dslreports.com https://offers.helloendless.com/is-your-event-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks_

As 2020 is beginning, the event season is heating up. Brooke Gracey and Cody Liskh return for Season 3 of the How Great Events Happen podcast, by Cvent. Brooke and Cody will be interviewing some great guests from around the globe who will be sharing their insights into the trends to watch for this year. If you are an event planner, marketer, or event professional, you are going to love these new episodes. No matter the size or scale of your event, Brooke and Cody hope to deliver the kind of insight that changes the way you plan and execute awe-inspiring events. Listen in to the 10 new episodes for Season 3, starting on Thursday, January 23. Resources and links discussed: https://blog.cvent.com/podcast/

Listen in to this bonus episode to hear how you can get out of your comfort zone and push yourself to continually rethink, imagine, and be mindful. Chocolate covered insects are optional. *Resources and Links Discussed: * The Exposure Podcast: http://www.theexpogroup.com/podcast The Expo Group: https://theexpogroup.com/ Mindfulness Cards: http://www.mindfulnesseverywhere.io/cards/

Learn how to make memorable corporate events with the help of the team at Kapow. Listen in as Courtnie Hodge and Esther Chen share how they partnered up to create a 21-city bucket-list series of corporate events. *Resources and Links Discussed: * Get More from Your Events with Kapow Learn More About Kapow * The Best Event Promotion Playbook, Ever

Having the right video crew at your event can be a game-changer. Tune in to this episode to hear how Oogoog, the content creation company based in Las Vegas, has gone above and beyond to capture the footage their clients dreamed of. All while sharing some of their tips for hiring the right crew. *Resources and links discussed: * Cvent Attendee Experience: https://pages.cvent.com/the-cvent-experience UNLV Projection Mapping Pregame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ibU4XLQT0 UNLV Projection Mapping - Making Of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Nen3OAZrk Ellie Goulding - On My Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H202k7KfZL0 Lyft - Intergalactic Art Car Festival: https://vimeo.com/280836150 To learn more about Oogoog, visit their website: www.oogoog.com

Every event planner has a story of unexpected things coming up at an event, but they don’t always have to end badly. Listen to this episode to hear how being an “app ninja” can help you save the day.

The weather is getting colder and the holidays are approaching! Listen in to hear our bonus episodes with event industry professionals.

Cvent’s CMO Patrick Smith joins our podcast to discuss why events are an important part of a holistic marketing strategy, and how they are uniquely capable of delivering incredible returns when integrated as part of a multichannel marketing strategy. Plus, learn how planners can use this to better prove the overall value their events programs are having on their organizations. Resources and links discussed: Webpage on GDPR: www.cvent.com/gdpr Webpage on CCPA: www.cvent.com/ccpa CCPA Webinar - CCPA and You: How Data Privacy Laws Will Impact Your Event Strategy - https://hello.cvent.com/en-webinar-ccpa-recording.html EBooks mentioned: Event Marketing Strategy for Dummies: https://www.cvent.com/en/resource/event-cloud/event-marketing-strategy-dummies?kui=hfVaabc617-xL4mlt-og Event Technology Management for Dummies: https://www.cvent.com/en/resource/event-management-technology-for-dummies Strategic Meetings Management for Dummies: https://www.cvent.com/en/resources/strategic-meetings-management-for-dummies Event Marketing webinar: Demystifying Event Marketing: https://hello.cvent.com/en-em-wbr-tofu-em-for-dummies-recording.html Kapow https://www.kapow.com/?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=cvent&utm_content=kapow-customer-feature&utm_term=click

It’s easier to be more environmentally conscious at your events than ever before. Join us to learn how you can make your event more "green,” from sourcing eco-friendly hotels and venues to waste reduction. Check out BCD M&E'S Green White Paper.

Strategic Meetings Management sounds great in theory but many organizations still struggle to understand what exactly it is and how to ultimately implement it. With this ambiguity, SMM is often misclassified as a complicated program that is hard to put together. In this webinar we will debunk the myth that SMM is intangibly complex by breaking it down into bite sized pieces that companies of any size can easily understand and adopt. Learn best practice and tried and true approaches as directed by Julie Haddix, Cvent SMM guru. Links and Resources Discussed: SMM for Dummies: https://www.cvent.com/en/resources/strategic-meetings-management-for-dummies SMM Starter Kit: https://www.cvent.com/en/strategic-meetings-management/building-business-case Register for EMA in Playa Del Carmen: https://web.cvent.com/event/20e3bef5-61af-49af-a34a-81b0046b0dd0/summary

As event planners, we have a responsibility to keep our attendees safe. Find out how duty of care applies to planners. From training to a clear emergency plan, we discuss simple steps you can take to prepare for the worst.

Cvent surveyed 500 travel managers across Europe about their budgets, priorities, preferences, concerns, and requirements when considering hotels for their organization’s hotel programs. In this episode, we share their insights.