Event CEO

Catherine Townsend’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: The two biggest business advantages to doing events New ways to keep attendees coming back year after year Putting fundraising in the literal hands of your audience Listen to Catherine’s full-length interview with Rebecca HERE More of a reader than a listener? We’ve got the full transcript for […]

Catherine Townsend recently came into the position of President and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall. In this episode, Townsend explains how events play a critical role in keeping non-profits alive. She shares her plans for the massive changes in the way the Trust for the National Mall does events, how she cultivates excitement across the nation for […]

Ajay Patil’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: Engaging audiences regardless of size What is a “water screen”? Augmented reality vs. Virtual reality Listen to Ajay’s full-length interview with Rebecca HERE More of a reader than a listener? We’ve got the full transcript for you HERE CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE < Back to Podcast Homepage

Ajay Patil, Co-Founder and Partner of Showcall, Inc., spent 25 years in the event production business, working as talent buyer, promoter, tour manager, and most recently a technical producer. In this episode, Patil talks about keeping up with new tools and technology and the effective use of audio/visual and social media to reach your event audience, whether physical or virtual. […]

Jodi Moraru’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: Relationship building at events Project Mapping a.k.a the coolest thing ever Who doesn’t love Mad-Libs? Listen to Jodi’s full-length interview with Rebecca HERE More of a reader than a listener? We’ve got the full transcript for you HERE CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE < Back to Podcast Homepage

Jodi Moraru, Founder + Creator of Evoke, has been doing experiential events since long before it became an industry buzzword. Centering her work around the celebration of life, whether for social or corporate clients, it all comes down to that emphasis on the experience. With 18 years and counting in the industry, Jodi reveals the lessons she’s learned and advice […]

Ian Altman’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: Hot air balloons The life-saving value of a good A/V engineer The mutual pay-off of connecting attendees and creating community Listen to Ian’s full-length interview with Rebecca HERE More of a reader than a listener? We’ve got the full transcript for you HERE CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE […]

Ian Altman, growth strategist and host of the weekly podcast show Grow My Revenue Business Cast, believes in the importance of building a community as the aim of any major corporate event. A seasoned keynote speaker, Ian reflects on what makes the difference between an event that booms or busts. Topics include: The biggest mistake organizations make when planning events […]

Drew Nannis’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy Listen to Drew’s full-length interview with Rebecca HERE Read the full transcript and shownotes of this episode CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE < Back to Podcast Homepage

Events provide a primary, high-touch platform to deliver key messages to constituents. The Partnership for a Healthier America brings together policy advocates and the private sector at their annual Summit, a signature event and one that is highly productive in moving their mission forward. Drew Nannis, Chief Marketing Officer of PHA, outlines what makes it so successful. Other topics include: […]