#EventIcons

This week we have a special episode! Our hosts Will Curran (Endless Events), Brandt Krueger (Event Technology Consulting) and Laura Lopez (Social Tables) are sharing their favorite events they have attended. The conversation also covers what events they are looking forward to attending soon! You can’t miss this show!

In other news! We are VERY excited to announce the launch of #EventIcons on Zoom! This is something we have had in the works for awhile, and it’s finally launched! Zoom allows us to go on Facebook Live so tune in and check it out!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Events are now expected to bring a local feel to their experience! But, how can you bring local flair to your event? We’re going to tell you how! This week our ICONIC guest panelists are Andy Acs (TripScout), Erin Icenhour (Visit Charlotte), and Tressa Rini (Hello! Arizona Destination Management) and they are joining us to answer all of your questions on this topic.

Some topics our guests address in this episode include: advantages of bringing local flair to an event, benefits for planners to choose a unique venue, trends of AR and virtual events and SO MUCH MORE! This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Andy Acs of TripScout (@TripScoutApp)

Erin Icenhour of Visit Charlotte (@ErinIcenhour)

Tressa Rini of Hello! Arizona Destination Management (@tcrini)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

TripScout

Visit Charlotte

Hello! Arizona Destination Management

PHX: 21st Century City by Nan Ellin (Book)

Booth-Clibborn collections

Abstract: The Art of Design (Netflix Series)

Ways of Curating by Hans Ulrich Obrist (Book)

One New Thing by Robert Dunsmore (Article)

Facebook

Twitter

Linkedin

Instagram

Snapchat

Hubspot

Extra Pack of Peanuts

Surface Pro.

Zoom Video Communications

Do you know Bizzabo started its journey from a garage? Want to know how this popular event tech company has grown into the giant it is today? In this week’s episode, Our ICONIC guests David Epstein (Demand Generation Director at Bizzabo) & Brandon Rafalson (Content Marketing Strategist at Bizzabo) are here to tell us all about it!

In this #EventIcons episode, David and Brandon will be discussing the evolution of Bizzabo. They will be sharing their favorite tech with us and where they see event apps and event marketing tools heading in the near future. There is so much insight to be gained from this episode and we are giving you direct access!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you!

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David Epstein of Bizzabo (@Bizzabo)

Brandon Rafalson of Bizzabo (@Bizzabo)

Liz King-Caruso of Liz King Events (@lizkingevents)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Bizzabo

Bizzabo Blog

EVENT MARKETING TOOLS FOR MODERN MARKETERS

Moz

Beginner’s Guide To SEO

The Moz Blog

Facebook

Twitter

Linkedin

Instagram

Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing World 2017

Hubspot

Drip

Hobnob

Workflow

The choices we make in the event industry make a huge impact on our world. Each event we plan, we have a choice to help or hurt our environment as a result of what we create.  How do you go about creating sustainable events? What makes an event sustainable?  If you are curious about creating a “greener” event, you won’t want to miss this!

In today’s episode, Kerem Baran (Boomset), Hans Etman (Masters in Moderation) and Nancy Zavada (MeetGreen) join us to answer all your questions on this hot topic. They’ll  be discussing the trends in creating sustainable events. Furthermore, how to measure sustainability and much more.  Stay tuned for an interesting discussion that you won’t want to miss!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Kerem Baran of Boomset (@kerembaran)

Hans Etman of Masters in Moderation (@MiModeration)

Nancy Zavada of MeetGreen (@nancyjzavada)

Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Masters in Moderation

Mastering Moderation

MeetGreen

Green Event Checklist: 15 Things You Can Do Today

Sustainable Event Resources (glossary, infographics, links, calculator, etc.)

Green Meeting Industry Council

Boomset

Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act of 1996

Floating Apps

Beacon Technology

Goodie Bags

DOUBLEDUTCH

EventMobi

Slido

A show caller (or producer) combines all components of an event to make the show a success. It’s not an easy job! This week our ICONIC guest panel includes Stephen Bowles (Founder of ShoFlo) and Keith Oberfeld (Founder of KBOGroup, Inc.). They will be sharing with us everything you need to know about show calling and production. This episode is one you don’t want to miss!

In this #EventIcons episode, Stephen and Keith will be answering all of your questions and discussing the typical role of show caller, the Shoflo evolution, and how technology impacts a production company. Tune in and find out why show calling and production is the key to success for events.

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Stephen Bowles of Shoflo LLC (@SHOFLOtv)

Keith Oberfeld of KBO Group (@KBOGroup)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Shoflo An event production software for live events.

KBO Group Planners and producers of shows and events.

The Production Channel (an event production blog, podcast, and resource for those who work in the live events industry)

Dropbox (secure file sharing and storage)

ShowFlow (user programmable, stand alone, show control software that lets you design and program your entire show)

Intercom (customer messaging platform)

Clear-Com (communications equipment company)

It is now an expectation that events have an online aspect. Anyone can add an online element, but how do you make that element valuable and engage your live stream audience?  Strategic thinking is required to organize and provide a positive remote experience. There is no point to be live if you are not going to engage actively with your remote viewers. Need more ideas on how to improve engagement with your audiences? Check this out! 

In this episode of #EventIcons our guests Martin Shepherdly of Be There Global (UK) Ltd and Paul Cook of Planet Planit guide us through how to create a fantastic remote experience, and the best tips for remote engagement. Watch below to ensure your remote audience feels engaged and part of your next event!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you!

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Martin Shepherdly of Be There Global (UK) Ltd (@BeThereGlobal)

Paul Cook of Planet Planit (@planetplanitbiz)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Limbik Inc.

VR180:Capture the world as you see it.

Speechmatics

Remotely Engaging: How to reach new audiences by breaking out of the conference centre, by Martin Shepherdly and Paul Cook (Book)

Facebook Live

Mevo Camera

Tally lights for cameras

Sli.do

CoveritLive

Poll Everywhere

Event Tech Brief

Magic Words: The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words That Motivate, by Tim David (Book)

BizBash

Nest Security System

Nest Doorbell

Ring Doorbell

August Doorbell

Bruno Group

Virtual Reality

Phoenix Comicon creates a community where people passionate about pop culture come together. As a result, they bond over their passions and celebrate their inner geek through celebrity panels, interactive events and much more. In this week’s episode, we cover everything you need to know about Phoenix Comicon.

Phoenix Comicon stands out from the many other events in this niche. In this episode, two iconic event professionals, Matt Solberg (Director of Phoenix Comicon) and Joe Boudrie (Director of Programming for Phoenix Comicon) are laying it all out on the table. They will be sharing how they leveraged their knowledge and experiences and used them to scale Phoenix Comic so rapidly into an iconic event, and the challenges they face. They’ll also be discussing how they attract celebrities, and fans in this soul-bearing episode. There so much insight to be gained from these event pros and we are giving you direct access!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Joe Boudrie of Phoenix Comicon (@PhoenixComicon)

Matt Solberg of Phoenix Comicon (@PhoenixComicon)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Phoenix Comicon

Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped by Dean Budnick & Josh Baron (Book)

ICv2: The Business Of Geek Culture

Bleeding Cool

Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockerell (Book)

What content gets the attention of event planners? Why is content so important in the events industry? Why should planners read content? This week we are tackling these questions and more as we address the topic of How to Write Content for Event Planners.

We are joined by the iconic David Budimir (Author at Social Tables) to discuss these questions and get some in depth insight into how event planners can find and follow the latest and most informative content. We’ll also talk a bit about what topics are hot right now, and how writers measure success and continue to give their followers the content they want and need. Tune in and discover everything you need to know about how to write content for event planners! Make sure to subscribe to our blogfor epic content straight to your inbox.

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you!

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David Budimir of Social Tables (@dbudimir)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Social Tables – Event Software for Properties and Planners

Social Tables Blog

Slido – Audience Interaction Made Easy

HubSpot Blog

Inbound 2017

Dreamforce 2017

Skift – Global Travel Industry Intelligence

Content Marketing World 2017

YouTube Channels: Endless Events, EventPlanning BlueprintTV, Event Manager Blog

Google Analytics

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (Book)

Tasty on Buzzfeed

Buzzfeed’s Tasty One Top

This week marks a special anniversary for #EventIcons – one of our most popular annual shows – Sh!t Event Planners Say! We’ve got the icon, the man himself, Aaron Kaufman. He is back to tackle this awesome topic again. Live and uncensored! You don’t want to miss this!

You can always count on Aaron to tell it like he sees it. His honest and insightful commentary is refreshing and to the point. We’ll discuss things event planners say that they shouldn’t, things they don’t say that they should, and the things they say that just make veterans of the industry shake their heads.

Tune in and find out why COLLABORATION is KEY!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Aaron Kaufman of Fifth Element Group (@akthe5th)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Fifth Element Group

SEARCH Foundation – Assisting Event Professionals in Crisis. The SEARCH Foundation was formed in 1997 to assist special event, meetings, and hospitality professionals faced with a life threatening illness. Since that time it has expanded to include not only illness, but also any catastrophic occurrence. The events industry is a group of passionate professionals made up of many small business owners. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the recent storms in Houston and the surrounding areas. Please contact us for more information, for assistance, or to donate.

We have a special show this week! We are joined by two of the key powerhouses that help pull off the Waste Management Open (WM Open), also known as The Greatest Show on Grass. Our iconic guest panelists are Brady Castro of PRO EM and Heather Holland, a freelance associate producer who has worked with PRO EM for several years.

The WM Open is not your average golf tournament; Brady and Heather explain how they help to make it such an amazing event and keep those huge crowds growing and coming back year after year. This amazing event has multiple special features that make it stand out from the rest and we will be discussing those in today’s episode. Things like the 16th Hole (a megastructure they construct) and the famous Bird’s Nest. Intrigued? You should be! Join us as we delve into the behind-the-scenes happenings of this awesome event – The Waste Management Open.

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you!

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Brady Castro of PRO EM Party & Event Rentals (@proemevents)

Heather Holland a Freelance Associate Producer (@hh_holland)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Waste Management Phoenix Open

PRO EM

Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service (The Disney Institute Leadership Series) Book by The Disney Institute and Theodore Kinni

TED Talks

5: Where Will You be Five Years from Today? Book by Dan Zadra and Kristel Wills

Peak Design Everyday Backpack

Herschel Backpack