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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Event Industry News Podcast interviewing event planners, event organizers, brands, and agencies from around the globe.

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The Event Industry News Podcast interviewing event planners, event organizers, brands, and agencies from around the globe.

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Event Industry News Podcast

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Industry first AI tool for conference session selection 48:26

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A part of the event industry for as long as he can remember, in some form or other, latterly Chris Carver is co-founder and CEO at Florida-based content/speaker management platform Sessionboard. Beyond the traditional background detail, Chris’s work with non-profits, the Covid tipping point et al, this episode is a fascinating focus on Sessionboard’s latest element, AI Evaluations. With questions from host Adam Parry, Chris highlights the artificial intelligence impact on evaluating content workflow and indexing, why he’s introducing AI Evaluations now and how it will/can/is saving organisers’ time. AI is a revolution in efficiency and accuracy, and in the context of such a finite element of the live event model this conversation combats conspiracists too, Chris stressing, ‘It’s about supporting people not replacing them’. He goes on to highlight safeguards and checks in the Evaluations template, input from the customer advisory group and feedback from the testing phase - getting the views of the many not the few… A fascinating, truly educational 45-minutes then about the hottest tech topic. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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RunMerge - The last integration you'll ever need 35:19

vor 8 Tagen35:19

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In among the event tech-world for 20 years, working with the likes of Cvent and SwapCard, Kevin Singh launched data integration platform RunMerge little over four months ago. Prompted by host Adam Parry, Kevin, who’s picked a luxuriant backdrop, details his career history before focusing on the here and now. This episode is about the triggers that spurred Kevin and company to develop a solution to the industry’s ‘biggest pain point’, data integration. Getting systems, which can be rooted in their own language, to talk to each other via RunMerge, a behind the scenes translation model. The conversation pushes the platform’s bridge between people/relationships and tech. It details multi-tenant architecture, and how RunMerge can migrate to client clouds for super security, custom connectors, and who are the early adopters… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Exhibitor experience is your brand experience 51:55

vor 14 Tagen51:55

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With 40 per cent of an organiser’s time spent ‘chasing exhibitors’ according to a recent Bizzabo study, this episode is about what’s broken, what exhibitors want, and the impact/potential impact of smart technology. Client director at Ascender Design, Christian Skelton, went on to co-found exhibitor management platform Eventflow in 2022, winning Best Technology Startup at the Event Tech Awards 12 months later. Adam Parry puts the questions, so there is a whole lot of apt experience on both side of the Teams table In a non-stop 50 minutes the conversation looks at flaws in the onboarding process and the ensuing challenges for exhibitors, why some organisers neglect the problem, black holes, and ways to better management. Adam and Christian go on to discuss insurance, AI, a world without forms, the Eventflow solution, and much more besides… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The Showstop Procedure: The best way to ensure event safety in an emergency 23:33

vor 22 Tagen23:33

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Mark Hamilton, strategic, tactical and operational advisor with over 50 years’ experience in security, Paul McCartney among his long-term clients, and equally independent crowd, security, event and fire safety consultant, Steve Allen, have teamed up to develop and deliver the new Showstop Procedure course. Principal consultant with Crowdsafety.org since 2014, Steve toured with any number of big acts, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys among them, and came up with a formal showstop procedure while working with Oasis in the 1990s. It’s something he’s instigated 32 times around the world, “Never a problem. No injuries, no deaths, no problems with the promoters, the artists, and happy fans who go home safely”. In this episode, host Adam Parry steers the guests through a discussion thick with their experiences and expertise, encompassing reasons for a showstop, preparation for that potential on an event site, training/getting the procedure right, and the dangers of indecision. An inspiring 20 minutes. Don’t miss it. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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10 Years of The Purple Guide Grant Scheme 25:06

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In and around events since the 1970s Steve Heap needs little introduction. Saying that, there’s a whole lot of it in the shape of his forthcoming book: You Call That a Career? The Memoirs of a Festival Organiser… In the context of this episode, Steve is a founder member and current Chair of the Events Industry Forum (EIF), which took over The Purple Guide from the HSE some 12 years ago. Steve talks host Adam Parry through its evolution from ‘The Guide to Health & Safety at Pop Concerts and Similar Events’ to its current digital incarnation, before the conversation moves on to the Grant Scheme. Raising money via subscriptions to the Guide, The Purple Grant Scheme has funded 24 diverse outdoor projects with more than £318k. The EIF doesn’t let the pot get too big, putting the money to use quickly and Steve details the types of events it backs, extolling the virtues of transparency and how attitude is everything. The conversation goes on to take in mental health, sustainability, young people, and future funding projects. A truly insightful 30 minutes. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Micro-Events - The future of marketing 36:45

vor 5 weeks36:45

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With a background in managing 10,000 plus events, for the last three and a half years Utah-based Rodney Hart has been at next generation marketing platform RainFocus, where he’s vice president, events. Experienced in mechanics/checks and balances across the trade show model, and beyond, Rodney is the perfect guest. Hosted by Adam Parry, this episode starts quickly and keeps the pace. From answers to the post-COVID ‘what’s in it for me’ mindset the conversation goes on to look at shaping content for smaller audiences, ‘micro-strategies’. With first-hand experience, Adam and Rodney look at ROI and economies of scale, efficiency comparisons - the price per head for micro-events can be expensive – the spoils of in-person shows, easy to make mistakes when you’re organising micro-events, and will they become the new norm? Or remain a niche? It’s all here… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Sustainable branded apparel/merch - TeamTogs’ create, supply and ‘take the pain away’ process 36:33

vor 6 weeks36:33

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Karen Saragoussi, owner of branded apparel/merch company TeamTogs, follows up her 2024 appearance on the podcast, accompanied by business development and sustainability manager Katie Noonan. Karen reiterates the impact of her time as an event producer, how it shapes TeamTogs’ create, supply and ‘take the pain away’ process. She goes on to highlight the power of face-to-face events and the role branding/uniforms can play in creating a lasting impression. Sustainability is the hook to this episode, and Katie talks host James Dickson through the drivers behind the BPMA’s StepForward Pledge, which TeamTogs subscribes to, fostering similar ambitions across the supply chain, balancing the cost/quality/sustainability equation, and much more besides. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Tariffs – now what for trade shows 34:37

vor 7 weeks34:37

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Behind the recently published article: Tariffs – now what for trade shows , this episode’s guest, media and events entrepreneur Dr Baris Onay, is a bit of a coup. Referencing the impact of international sanctions on Russia in 2014 from first-hand experience, Baris looks at what to expect, and what might actually happen, as a result of the restless canon of US tariffs. Hosted by Adam Parry, Baris moves from the “cataclysmic potential” for people selling goods to the States, and the China question, to strategy advice for US and non-US organisers. While these sanctions are clearly not nailed on, Baris highlights the crucial role for one-to-one buyers’ programmes, content, and technology, meantime. Dr Baris Onay’s take on the tariff’s is clued up, on point, and this is an invaluable conversation for the events industry. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The Evolving Role of Photographers in Today's Event Landscape 36:44

vor 8 weeks36:44

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Ten years ago, recognising the narrow horizons of his sales job, Big Event Media founder Vincent Roazzi Jr started exploring New York City through the lens of a new camera, going on to take gig pictures for music events startup Sofar Sounds. Accepting an offer to serve as photographer for a friend’s project in Bhutan, Vincent found his chops, or his shots, on that eastern edge of the Himalayas. So much so that, returning to the States some 12 months later, he launched Big Event Media. Talking from the company’s headquarters in Austin, Texas, this episode sees Vincent detailing the modern world of professional photography, how he and his team shoot conference/trade show/live event pictures and videos beyond the reach of the madding iPhoners. With questions from host James Dickson, Vincent discusses the DSLR generation, how camera phones mean everyone knows more about photography, and how understanding, and getting, the angles is the great separator. An engaging interviewee, Vincent gives his take on creativity, providing for clients’ social media alongside traditional picture/video wants, changes in the editing process, match cuts, turnaround times, meaningful content, Billy on the Street-style, and much more. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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In Person, a journey through the unstoppable evolution of events 51:19

vor 10 weeks51:19

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This special edition of the Event Industry News podcast sees editor Adam Parry in conversation with Enrico Gallorini, co-founder and CEO of GRS – a global research and strategy company based in Dubai. Alongside the business, Enrico has written a book: ‘In Person, a journey through the unstoppable evolution of events’, and that’s the topic here. Asked about his inspirations, Enrico highlights chats he’s had with people across the industry and how the perennial ‘future of the sector’ question is rooted in the past and the present. Adam and Enrico talk about the forgetting curve, the broad benefits of a book over scrolling for information, and what core historical elements of events have been lost to time. Could they, should they, come back? Asked for his most impactful event ‘moment’, Enrico details the gamut of emotion he felt watching U2 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, going on to amplify the value of shared experience, the ritual and spirituality, the sense of belonging, in events. From gatherings around open fires in the Stone Age to the avatars of the 21st Century, this is a fascinating 50 minutes. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The Evolution of MEGA Events - From Local to Global 42:07

vor 11 weeks42:07

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Nathan Reed runs experiential events company MEGA, which he founded 15 years ago. Behind rolling successes like The Rock Orchestra, Illuminated Orchestra and Incredible Silent Discos, his story is equal parts passion, conviction, commitment and delivery. Bitten by the events bug in his youth, Nathan switched away from drumming to found a small festival in his home town. From there, things went MEGA. Nathan explains the journey from raves to his first touring brand, Big Freshers Icebeaker, and how MEGA moved onto food and drink shows, like the Great British Gin Festival and Rum & Reggae. Those, in turn, were stepping stones to bigger gigs across the country and internationally. Nathan Reed highlights the strength in volume, the company went from 20 events a year to 200, and in managing as much as possible in-house, arrangements to production to marketing, and the value of a rigorous ‘testing phase’. From the spoils of rolling tours to staying focused and staying on time, to shaping the Rock Orchestra, and success. This episode has it all. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Accelerating Growth and Impact at RainFocus 35:48

vor 18 weeks35:48

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Brian Gates, SVP of Industry Strategy at next-generation event platform RainFocus, is James Dickson’s guest for the first Event Industry News podcast of 2025. Founded in 2013, RainFocus made a fast mark on heavyweight shows like Oracle CloudWorld, VMworld, Cisco Live, and it’s gone on to have similar impact for the smallest events. Speaking live from Utah, Brian, who joined RainFocus nearly 10 years ago, details the company’s journey from a data focus to all-encompassing event management. Brian looks at the platform’s effect on marketing, highlighting key points in the customer journey, who’s engaging and how, and refining the pathways/campaigns as a result. He goes on to discuss evolving the onboarding process, accommodating shrinking budgets, best practices, integrating tech stacks, leveraging data and, particularly poignantly, the AI potential.…

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Greenwashing: How it manifests in the events industry 26:24

vor 30 weeks26:24

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Sustainability strategy experts Sam Wilson, managing director at Syntiro Associates, and Dr Dominic Tantram, partner at Terrafiniti, present a podcast precursor to the ‘Unmasking Greenwashing in the Events Industry: Understanding, Identifying, and Avoiding Misleading Practices’ panel at Event Sustainability Live (ESL). Succinctly titled ‘Greenwashing’, this episode sees Sam and Dominic do some background, their two companies having worked together, before defining the term and inadvertent incarnations. Steered by host James Dickson, they go on to talk/to explain materiality and double materiality, comms traps and much more. Clued-up contributors, real insight, and some telling hand gestures, this is a great use of time. It’s equally powerful as background to the ESL session on November 21st, where Tara Blackburn, environmental sustainability manager at Hearst Lab Scout, and executive director at Evcom, Claire Fennelow, will join Sam and Dominic for the session. Event Sustainability Live takes place at ExCeL London between 20th-21st November and is free to attend, click here to register To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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MJ Unpacked: A different kind of 'green' event 35:36

vor 31 weeks35:36

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In and around events-world for years, Seattle-based CEO and co-founder of MJ Unpacked, George Jage, sowed the seeds for a show committed to the cannabis sector back in 2014. MJ Unpacked, the biggest trade event in a now burgeoning business, hits St Louis, Missouri, this month and Atlantic City, New Jersey, next spring. Aimed exclusively at retail and brand executives on a national scale, it promises quality collaborations, product innovation and cutting-edge scientific advancements as well as access to deal flow and capital. In this episode, George talks about starting a national cannabis CPG (consumer packaged goods) show before there was a national cannabis CPG market, the legalisation process, from Colorado to California and beyond – every state has its own regulatory structure, politics, tax, and infrastructure. With questions from host James Dickson, George discusses the cannabis spoils, ‘This is some really powerful medicine from nature that’s been with us since we crawled out of our caves’, going on to dig into the makeup of MJ Unpacked, how it adapts for different cities/states, the benefit of controlling audiences and protecting exhibitors/suppliers. A real education in 30 minutes. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Eventwise up to event numbers 31:48

vor 32 weeks31:48

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Founder and CEO at Eventwise, Chris Carter, and company set out to transform financial management in the sector for ‘greater efficiency and control’. Formerly a promoter in Bristol, Chris wanted to get into accounting. This episode, his first appearance on any sort of podcast, incidentally, serves to normalise that leap. Starting with some background, and the focused switch from artist to event ‘whole’, Chris discusses the triggers and ambitions behind developing and launching the Eventwise platform, ‘replacing’ the spreadsheet. Designed specifically for creatives, Eventwise isn’t complicated but it’s robust and structured. Prompted by host James Dickson, Chris goes on to talk about integrating with ticketing and other platforms, scenario planning, cost control and more besides. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission for…

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Resonance = Relevance. Why Experiential is The Key to Unlocking Culture for Brands 38:01

vor 33 weeks38:01

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Louisa O’Connor, managing director of female-led brand experience agency Seen Presents , which represents the likes of Netflix and TikTok, has been in the industry since she joined Grace & Tailor subsidiary We are Vista, formerly Logistik, in 2008. This episode benefits from Louisa’s experience, nous and personality as it looks at cultural relevance; what it means, how it plays a part in brand events, and beyond. With host James Dickson putting the questions, Louisa talks education and the power of real-world brand immersion, going on to discuss budgets, timelines, and ‘talkability’. The conversation covers communities, values and evolving brand activation, before looking at positioning by the likes of Adidas Originals, JD Sports, Microsoft Pride, all of them Seen clients, and, crucially, consistency. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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How tech has changed the face of events 36:34

vor 34 weeks36:34

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From sales director at Mentor Direct Marketing to vice president, European sales, at software solutions giant Cvent, nearly 30 years later, Jamie Vaughan has been in the thick of event technology. In this episode, a fast, informative 35 minutes, Jamie takes host James Dickson back to the days, the trials of analogue registration, through the impact of digitising the process, and beyond. James highlights SaaS, putting data to work, apps, good and bad technology. An unabashed, eloquent proponent of AI, Jamie talks tracking success, visitor analysis, how physical manifestations of technology are adding to events rather than replacing them, before going on to detail the pandemic’s impact on Cvent, the learnings. And how the company focused on evolution rather than ‘pivoting’. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Putting the GES in ESG 34:57

vor 35 weeks34:57

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In and around events since 2002, Kate Holliday brought her considerable sustainability chops to trade show and exhibitions giant GES, where she is head of ESG, some 12 months ago. In this episode, Kate defines ESG – environment social and governance – emphasising its spoils and how crucial it is to embed those things into the GES psyche. In discussion with host James Dickson, Kate goes on to compare Defra’s emission factors to GES’s specific calculations and how the two work together. She talks measuring sustainability in flooring and graphics for organisers, the power of tech, energy, supporting events and their communities, the power of strategic warehouse location, reusing products, colour coding and ensuring ever greater efficiency on site. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The importance of Event Strategy 32:01

vor 36 weeks32:01

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Multi-award-winning creative agency Sledge can boast an impressive catalogue of clients, Sage, Aruba and O2 contemporary among them. Managing director Sarah Yeats has been with the company for more than 12 and a half years, so she knows a thing or two about live experiences. In this episode, after detailing her career trajectory and giving some concise Sledge history, Sarah talks about event planning, looks between the lines of corporate speak, and highlights the value of talking to attendees. Prompted by host James Dickson, the conversation goes on to inspiration and education at shows before digging into ‘digital’, budgets, creative thinking, sustainability, and how unique events can be, realistically. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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A round with Exhibit 3Sixty 32:25

vor 37 weeks32:25

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With a background in graphic design, marketing and web development, commercial manager Sam Pearce joined Exhibit 3sixty from the Dovetail Group in 2023. This episode sees Sam talking about Exhibit 3sixty’s development from straight-ahead stand builder when it launched sixteen years ago to delivering a full service for exhibitions. With questions from host James Dickson, Sam goes on to discuss the spoils of the online ordering process and the power of exhibitors’ digital journey, repeat business, and how marketing the company has changed in his 18 months there. Other subjects include role models, building supplier/client relationships, venues, ergonomic ordering, Ikea’s kitchen builder and augmented reality… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Tramlines Festival: The wider benefits 29:07

vor 38 weeks29:07

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An outdoor event’s relationship with its local authority ranks high among the elements crucial to success. Following on from Timm Cleasby, director of operations at Tramlines, this episode is about Sheffield City Councillor Richard Williams’ take on the festival. Focused on the city’s green spaces, Richard talks host James Dickson through Sheffield’s new long-term agreement with Tramlines’ organisers, which is set to keep the event in its Hillsborough Park home long-term. Richard discusses planning, the spoils of the festival for local businesses and the local community. Reaction, weather, safety, transport and the greater Tramlines’ picture - it’s all here. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Tramlines: The festival journey from Sheffield city centre to Hillsborough Park 46:26

vor 39 weeks46:26

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In the event industry for more than 20 years, monitor engineer to director of operations at Tramlines, where he’s worked since it started in 2009, and much more besides, Timm Cleasby is a perfect festival season guest. In this episode, Timm talks host James Dickson through the hard work behind Tramlines’ evolution from city centre to Hillsborough Park and how it’s scaled up while containing costs. He goes on to highlight the benefits of being in a part of Sheffield used to hosting big events – not least the combination of great public transport network and ‘local’ audience fostering significant sustainability. Over an engaging 40 minutes Timm discusses the show’s regional impact, changing Hillsborough’s cultural stamp, building a relationship with the local authority et al, Fringe at Tramlines and much more. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Worlds Better x Event Academy: ‘Delivering Sustainable Events’ Course 30:58

vor 44 weeks30:58

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Chrissie Beck, founder of sustainability consultancy for the live events industry, Worlds Better, joins host James Dickson in this episode of The Event Industry News Podcast. Chrissie has worked in delivering events all over the world for 20 years and in her current role focusses on ensuring that sustainability targets are being met for agencies, event production companies and on delivery following observing how many companies were letting themselves down in their approach towards sustainability. Last week saw the launch of the 'Delivering Sustainable Events' course. Developed by Worlds Better in partnership with the Event Academy , the course exclusively for experienced event managers will give professionals the knowledge and skills to deliver holistically sustainable events. Topics covered include: How sustainability should be viewed as a collaborative effort across the industry and not as a competition The real reason why sustainability is important for the Event Industry How small changes during event production can make a big difference Click here for more information on the Delivering Sustainable Events training course To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The ever changing focus of event sustainability 41:41

vor 45 weeks41:41

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In this episode of the Event Industry News Podcast, host James Dickson is joined by founder of event:decision, Matt Grey. Matt has worked in events for 25 years focussing mainly on the agency side servicing all kinds of events worldwide until the pandemic hit. During the pandemic Matt founded event:decision and three years later offers products that have proven valuable to 120 agency partners and 70 brand partners that use their solutions on a daily basis. Topics covered include: The challenge of delivering sustainable events that are indistinguishable from less environmentally minded events. Experience vs education, despite sustainability only being a focus for the last 5 years, experience is proving invaluable with a balance to be found between practical and theoretical knowledge. Reliance on other industries, The events industry relies on other industries to achieve it’s sustainability goals, this requires collaboration on both a global level to local businesses (such as hotels, AV, catering etc). The change in focus from carbon offsetting to social sustainability To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Beyond The Event: little things that enhance the attendee experience 39:16

vor 46 weeks39:16

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After a break in recording (and an eventful football tournament) we are delighted to welcome back the Event Industry News Podcast, host, James Dickinson is joined by Valentina Ruffoni, Founder of Beyond The Event, International Event Strategy, Production & Management. In this episode Valentina explores how following University she started her event career on a cruise ship hosting activities then when the pandemic hit she pivoted to community based events. Last year Valentina decided to purely focus on events rather than online communities following a chance panel where she stood in to deliver a panel when a speaker. Other topics covered include: The importance of knowing to say no for the right reasons in case sudden changes could break an event. Valentina’s opinion on hybrid events and how best to approach them as two events in one Turning regular events into experiences, often overlooked but the little things really take an event to the next level To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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TNW Events - A Financial Times Company 36:47

vor 1 year36:47

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In events since 2012, and in technology for about the same amount of time, Zach Butler is director of Amsterdam-based TNW Events. Launched in 2006, full name The Next Web, TNW is a product of its founders’ interest in the future of tech. Buoyed by The FT buying a major stake, and ultimately acquiring the company, 2024 model TNW has four business lines: media platform www.thenextweb.com , commercial real estate, events and open innovation consulting programmes. In this episode, Zach digs into the extraordinary – 6,000 per cent – growth in the TNW Conference numbers over its 18 years, emerging technologies, internationalism, and connecting dots across the community. Talking to host James Dickson, he goes on to discuss the social aspect at events, changing the world through tech, sustainability and creativity. How the business has changed, the FT integration and its benefits, the pick of the platforms and relationships with suppliers. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The PIE: Transforming knowledge and networks 33:49

vor 1 year33:49

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Clare Gossage is COO & co-founder at The PIE (Professionals in International Education), which since launching in 2011 has become the sector’s hub, ‘transforming knowledge and networks’. This episode is a deep dive into The PIE, looking at its history, its drivers and the big splash it’s made in events-world. An avowed internationalist, Clare studied languages, taking a job in marketing at the University of Arts, London, after she graduated. Meeting Amy Baker and Jane Gilham and discovering there wasn’t a media platform that addressed the whole of the billion-dollar international education sector, brought a team together to build one and call it PIE. Taking questions from host James Dickson, Clare discusses the brand’s evolution, from its digital news platform, still going strong, the quarterly print magazine that ‘folded’ during the pandemic, to the awards and to PIE Live. The conversation focuses on the founders’ fluidity, their nous, and how, without any experience of the industry, that overcame ‘cultural nuances’ and took their events across the world to extraordinary success. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Time and Space with CloserStill Media 33:07

vor 1 year33:07

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Joining business exhibitions mainstay CloserStill Media in January 2021, from Ocean Media Group, and taking his tech acumen into events-world, was an ambition realised for head of digital & CRM, Rakim Asher. In this episode, Rakim discusses that career journey, exploring the ‘head of digital’ role, finding the right tech and scrapping old-school show guides. With host James Dickson putting the questions, Rakim goes on to talk pressure of time, the power of collaboration, analysing data and high purchase intent. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Inside Informa-tion: Vetting new event tech to integrate into event production 34:32

vor 1 year34:32

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John Regis is global technology adoption manager at London-based publishing/intelligence/exhibition giant Informa. This episode looks at his career path before turning its attention to the now. John details the brief behind the job title, which he helped create, before discussing how systems are used effectively, inside the Informa walls and across its portfolio. Prompted by host James Dickson, John goes on to detail the time he takes studying new platforms and understanding the people set to use them, before introducing any tech. He talks about learning from Formula 1, the future of hybrid events, and the value in having specialist teams for live and digital elements working together to deliver a show. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Inclusivity – rather than an afterthought, make it a first thought! 50:11

vor 1 year50:11

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Ashley Kendall is director of international business development at Sorenson Communications, leading solutions servicer for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Andrew Dewey, vice president, EMEA, for Strategic and Business development at the same company, is also Interim CEO at the Royal Association for Deaf people. With an interpreter on hand, this episode delivers insightful background from Ashley and Andrew, highlighting their drive, their motivation, to make events more accessible. They look at the evolution of sign language, right through to it being recognised as an ‘official language’ in the UK two years ago, going on to discuss the growth in the number of interpreters since the 1990s, video interpretating, sharing resources and the value of booking people early in event planning. How last minute doesn’t work. Look out too for the technology lever, the Spice Girls’ late 1990s arena tour, and understanding the broad reach of sustainability… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Forging a path in the events industry 29:38

vor 1 year29:38

29:38

Maria Sidiropoulou – senior product manager at Informa Markets – accepted a new role with the company, event director for Jewellery Arabia, based in Bahrain, since this podcast was recorded. In events for more than 12 years, a career that’s taken her from sales and marketing to the heady world she’s now a part of, Maria talks host James Dickson through that background and the lessons learned before digging into the bigger picture. This episode touches on the pros and cons of studying event management at university, understanding the industry and picking a path. Maria goes on talk about her role at Informa before the Bahrain job, how event companies big and small manage the myriad platforms available, the benefits of having a tech specialist on the team, analysing data, ‘always on’ connectivity and much more.…

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Closer Still Media close up 40:08

vor 1 year40:08

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Laura Shapiro is portfolio director for medical events at Closer Still Media (CSM) where she’s worked at for more than 12 years, during which the company has grown from 20 people to 700. This episode is about Laura’s frontline experience, how serving the sector has changed since 2011. She talks strength in diversity, creating Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC), Europe’s largest event of its kind, and the value in CSM’s carryover learnings from its tech shows. Answering host James Dickson’s questions, Laura goes on to discuss shaping content around the medical market’s rules and regulations, delegate bags, sustainability, programme grids/moving away from show guides and breaking the boundaries of Closer Still Media’s traditional geography.…

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Mental Health: Discussing wellbeing and support for Event Profs 45:02

vor 1 year45:02

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Clarion Events’ head of sector marketing operations, Tom Fisher, worked for the prison service and the Met Police before stepping across the tracks to events-world, giving him a telling take on people and their wellbeing. Fisher’s altruism, fostered by his own experience living with bi-polar disorder, has seen him offering support via LinkedIn and helping his own situation at the same time. Focused on mental health, this episode sees Tom discussing triggers – social media and deep fakes among them – the next generation’s better work/life/empathy balance, pride versus taking time off, incidentals and longer-term conditions.…

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Revolutionising how the fintech industry connects, collaborates and does business 41:00

vor 1 year41:00

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From designing computer chips at Intel nearly 30 years ago to current role as head of industry at Fintech Meetup, Sanjib Kalita – who is also CEO at guppy.ai - has been engrossed in the technology sector, taking on events by default. In this episode, live and direct from Fairfax, Virginia, Sanjib Kalita discusses his years at Money 2020 and how that experience triggered his move to Fintech Meetup, a brand committed to ‘revolutionising how the fintech industry connects, collaborates and does business’. Taking questions from host James Dickson, Kalita looks at the impact of increased digitisation, the electronification of payments and other accelerators driven by the pandemic, growth in event tech, and finding the right solutions for events. Look out too for the insider take on planning and accommodating 175 speakers, RFID tags and always making space for networking… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Transition: How working in B2B events has evolved 38:16

vor 1 year38:16

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In this episode of the Event Industry News Podcast host, James Dickson, is joined by Terrapinn COO Sharon Roessen. Sharon has been with Terrapinn for 30 years this year, starting in marketing and progressing through the company. Terrapinn is a global Business to Business events company with a mix of exhibitions and tradeshows in its portfolio, the largest of which sees 40,000 registered attendees and 500/600 exhibitors, big events with content being the main focus. Reflecting on Sharon’s experiences, this episode explores how working in B2B events has evolved. Do the fundamentals remain the same or is the approach to engage target demographics different from even 10 years ago? To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Festival of Media: Highlighting the best in media, marketing and advertising 46:37

vor 1 year46:37

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In this episode of the Event Industry News Podcast host, James Dixon, is joined by Jeremy King, CEO and co-owner of Festival of Media. Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise to the table, having steered Festival of Media to new heights in the dynamic landscape of events. Festival of Media has been shining a spotlight on the very best media and marketing campaigns since 2007. Their numerous awards programmes highlighting the best in media, marketing and advertising around the globe. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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TeamTogs: Service driven branding & merchandise with strong origins in global events 30:52

vor 1 year30:52

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In this episode of the Event Industry News Podcast, host James Dixon is joined by Karen Saragoussi, Founder and Director of TeamTogs. Celebrating their 20th year in November 2023, TeamTogs was founded with the aim of creating merch and apparel specifically for events and brand activations. Through the episode Karen shares her insights on how important being service driven is when it comes to branding, working directly with brand managers and organisers to ensure the product and print is of the quality desired for high profile companies. Sustainability is also a big aspect of the business with repurposing, overprinting, reusing donating or shredding clothing with date printing now part of the considerations for branded product.…

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How data & digital upskilling can help run successful exhibitions in 2024 41:09

vor 1 year41:09

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Dive into the latest episode of The Event Industry News podcast, where our James Dickson engages in a captivating conversation with Emily Clark from Informa. This time, they unravel the secrets behind running a stellar exhibition in 2024, focusing on the pivotal role of data and digital upskilling. In this episode discover how harnessing the power of data can elevate your event game, providing insights that transcend the ordinary. Emily Clark, with her wealth of experience at Informa, shares invaluable tips and strategies that could be the game-changer for your next exhibition. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The intersection of event design, experience, and artificial intelligence 52:28

vor 2 years52:28

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In the ever-evolving landscape of event design, technology continues to play a pivotal role in shaping memorable and impactful experiences. The latest episode of our podcast, "The Intersection of Event Design Experience and Artificial Intelligence," delves into the fascinating world where event design meets cutting-edge technology. Joining us for this insightful conversation are three industry leaders: Ryan Howard, Global Event Experience Technology Lead at Google; Panos Moutafis, CEO and founder of Zenus.ai , a trailblazer in facial analysis for the events industry; and our very own Adam Parry, podcast host from Event Industry News. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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How Event Tech fits into Event Design 42:55

vor 2 years42:55

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With a big background in tech-world, marketing director Felicia Asiedu has been at Cvent for five years. This episode is a deep dive into the brand, with a particular focus on Cvent Connect Europe, the company runs a similar event in North America, and how event tech fits into event design. With questions from host James Dickson, Felicia talks about the attendee journey at “the largest supplier-based event technology show in Europe”, the value of significant breaks between sessions, and the lessons Cvent Connect teaches the company about its clients. Across an engaging 45 minutes, Felicia Asiedu goes on to discuss balancing traditional trade show wants with technology, audience demographics, data capture and content tracks, providing for leadership, passive and active tracking. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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Zenus & IMEX - Measuring attendee behaviour 49:07

vor 2 years49:07

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Oli Bailey, interaction designer at IMEX, and Panos Moutafis, who is co-founder/CEO at Zenus AI, a company developing ethical facial analysis tech, are a great combination. Joining IMEX, ‘where the global meetings industry comes together’, right after its first event nearly 20 years ago, Oli has worked across pretty much every facet of the show/the brand. He knows his IMEX onions. Meanwhile, Panos has worked on facial analysis since 2011, founding Zenus – a company committed to protecting people’s privacy while providing pivotal data to clients, typically at business events and brand activations. Talking to host Adam Parry, Oli and Panos discuss the motivation for the Zenus/IMEX partnership, looking at strategic event design, neutralising natural bias with data and the importance of multi-measurement tools. This truly engaging 50 minutes sees Panos highlight the difference between facial recognition and facial analysis before addressing relevant privacy and ethics concerns. Look out too for Oli’s take on educating the IMEX audience about Zenus tech and the importance of transparency. It’s all here. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .…

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The shift from print focus to events for the Financial Times 54:58

vor 2 years54:58

54:58

With an impressive background in how to monetise audiences for publishers, through events, Orson Francescone moved to the Financial Times’ stable four years ago, as managing director of FT Live. This episode sees Orson talk through the background, strengths and processes of the FT’s event division. A clued-up speaker, he tells podcast host James Dickson through the USPs, finding the most viable markets from an extraordinary reach, profitability, resources, the international team and growing subscribers through events. Guided by the FT’s north star, Orson goes on to discuss the in-person/digital balance, a sumptuous menu of choices, bespoke activations, increasing brand strength via dividends of data, the spoils of a crisis, lead times, costs and much more. FT Live is a key part of a brand that’s still bucking media trends and Orson Francescone’s take on the model is well worth tuning into. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form . This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Evolution dome, award-winning temporary event structures. Take a look at their structures at evolutiondome.com…

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Women in Exhibitions: Tips on career paths in the world of events 29:17

vor 2 years29:17

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Chief operating officer Rachel Swann has been with global exhibitions company dmg Events for eight years. She is also vice chair of the AEO and, topically, on the board at Women in Exhibitions’ UK chapter. With a focus on the latter, this episode sees Rachel talk host James Dickson through her five-point career development plan. 1) Choosing the right career path and the potential in sideways steps. 2) Bouncing back – learning from mistakes and not worrying about making them. 3) Playing to your strengths – taking on extra responsibilities and being honest. 4) The grass isn’t always greener – research shows 40 per cent of employees would consider a position with a company they previously worked for. And 5) Knowing when to leave… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form . This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Evolution dome, award-winning temporary event structures. Take a look at their structures at evolutiondome.com…

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How to reach 9 Million through an engaged stakeholder community - with your average show - before the show! 36:47

vor 2 years36:47

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Céline Laukemann, head of internationalisation at German-based ‘full-service registration solution’ ADITUS GmbH, and Elinor Honigstein, business development & international growth partnerships at LinkedIn, know the secret. In this episode, hosted James Dickson, they discuss LinkedIn’s interest in events, its Community Builder and the ADITUS role in that platform. They look at registration and diffuse the notion it’s a ‘necessary evil’, at generating benefits for all stakeholders, at modern marketing and at content creation. Céline and Elinor go on to talk increasing the discovery, the reach, of an event, converting attendees into followers, reaching for the converted, combating late registrations and aggregated metrics. More too of course… To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form . This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Evolution dome, award-winning temporary event structures. Take a look at their structures at evolutiondome.com…

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Audience Engagement: How to create ways to enhance attendee engagement during in person events 36:32

vor 2 years36:32

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Formerly head of events at Founders Forum Group, Jesse Peterkin took his background in high-end hospitality and international events to immersive specialist This is Beyond, where he’s head of operations, in September 2023. Focused on engagement at in-person events, this episode sees Jesse talking to host James Dickson about the customer journey and fostering that ‘I belong’ feeling. They discuss the components that make up an event, and the best ways of getting them to work together. The registration process, audience engagement - how it can differ from event to event - and the specific start point in that relationship. The conversation also covers the AI space, using social media, networking, the good food trigger, connection points and much more. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form . This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Evolution dome, award-winning temporary event structures. Take a look at their structures at evolutiondome.com…

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