Event Alley Show (2013)

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It’s the last Event Alley Show of the year and we’re looking forward, ahead to 2014 in the industry we love. We are talking about the biggest trends you should expect to see in the next year and resources you should know about along the way. We’re dedicating this episode to you – our listeners – and we will be thanking you for your support in some very special ways and tuning in live is the only way to win big!

The end of the year is a time to reflect on the good, the bad, the ugly, and the awesome. Join us as we look back on the events that have had the greatest impact on the industry this year, the best of the best, and the things we all hope will change. And make sure to listen to our last installment of Trendspotting in 2013 with correspondent Chad Kaydo.

We’ve talked about the future of events, but what about the space in which they are held? Tune in for the expert’s perspective on how venues will mold and shape themselves for events in 2020, 2030, and beyond. And it’s our final Lightbulb Moments installment of 2013 – and we want to hear the best ideas you’ve throughout the year. The winner gets a $25 gift card to Starbucks for five free coffees on us! Special Guest(s): Joyce Bromberg, Vice President, Strategy and Research, Convene; Tom Condon, Owner, T. Condon, LLC

Security is a vital component of event success, and even more so in an age of face-to-face and digital threats to safety. Come for a frank conversation with experts on how to protect your attendees from physical harm and to be prepared for public safety, and stay for a new tool revolutionizing tech in Tech This Out. Special Guest(s): Tom Grilk, Executive Director, Boston Athletic Association and Boston Marathon

As event budgets have tightened and world travel has become more difficult, virtual events have become a vital part of the event landscape. But how do you create memorable experiences and strong connections over the web? Virtual emcees, or virtual concierges, are the key, and you will learn all about the art of virtual engagement in this episode. And we're featuring a new Spotlight On. On what? Tune in to find out. Special Guest(s): Glenn Thayer, Live and Televised Event Host, Thayer Productions

With the ever changing world of the digital age upon us, how can event professionals keep up with all the best ways to market events? Never fear, Event Alley is here! Catch up with us for this episode on new online marketing tactics and digital tools that can put your event ahead of the rest. And to round out the fun, listen to the latest installment of our Tech This Out segment. Special Guest(s): Dennis Shiao, Director of Product Marketing, DNN

Technology is a hot topic in our industry, but what tools do we need to have in our toolbox to be prepared for any situation? Listen as we discuss resources you need to know about and share unique perspectives on technology in events now and in the future. Special Guest(s): Corbin Ball, Owner, Corbin Ball Associates

We are back for another live show this month from the tradeshow floor! Join us as we learn about Rejuvenate Marketplace in Daytona Beach, Florida, from special guests on the event floor. Join us face-to-face or online for this special episode!Special Guest(s): TBA

We're coming at you for a special show this week live from IMEX America in Las Vegas. We'll be telling you all about the event experience, interviewing special guests from the show floor, and talking to live listeners. Join us face-to-face for this episode because you'll be kicking yourself if you miss it! Special Guest(s): TBA

As millennials grow in 2014 to forty percent of the workforce, we're going to need to know just how to engage them. Join us to discuss marketing to the next generation of event attendees without alienating your current customer base. We'll also be learning about Convene, a great resource for event professionals, in a special spotlight segment. Special Guest(s): Kathi Rabil, CEO, Slice-Works

It’s about strategy. It’s about predicting the industry’s next moves. But more importantly, it’s about invigorating your event through design, format, and content. Tune in as we find out how to keep your event fresh. And check out some great event tech in the next installment of Tech This Out. Special Guest(s): Maarten Vanneste, CEO, Abbit Meeting Support

We’ve all heard the saying, “content is king,” and recently we’ve been hearing “conversation is king.” But what about content marketing? We’re going to explore how the use of content is changing events and how you can use it to better market your events and organization. And tune in for a showcase of the trendiest trends around in Trendspotting with correspondent Chad Kaydo. Special Guest(s): Dan Berger, Chairman and CEO, Social Tables; Julia Damon, Marketing Communications, Social Tables

What can you expect to find in the architecture of meetings and events in the future? We’re here to help you find out just that — and how you can use that knowledge to your advantage now. And find out about a new up-and-comer in this week’s Movin’ On Up segment. Special Guest(s): Jackie Mulligan, Principal Lecturer and Director of Enterprise, International Centre For Research in Events, Tourism and Hospitality at Leeds Metropolitan University

Social media has become a mainstay in event marketing, putting attendees on notice via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, but is that all there is to a good social strategy? Tune in for a discussion about which social networks you should be using, creating a comprehensive timeline for event social media marketing, and building engagement over the web. And since it’s our first episode of September, it’s time for Lightbulb Moments, where we’ll hear about the best ideas you’ve heard in the last month. Special Guest(s): Mat Szwajkos, Creative Director, Swig Social