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When it’s time to choose your first event app, it can feel like an overwhelming experience, but it doesn’t have to be. In this week’s episode, we talk to Jared Bodnar of Attendify, and Tony Calvis of Nextiva to tackle the topic.

We discuss how to find and choose your first event app; Event app features that will be game changers at your events such as flexibility, polling, and sponsorships; and How to use analytics from your app to create even better events in the future. Jump into the video below and watch to learn how using an event app will benefit you! 

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Jared Bodnar of Attendify (@jaredbodnar)

Tony Calvis of Nextiva (@TonyCalvis)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Attendify Blog

Attendify-Nextiva Success Story

How To Choose An Event App Builder(eBook)

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter(Book by Liz Wiseman)

TechsyTalk Podcast (Tech Resources for Event Planners and Entrepreneurs by Liz King-Caruso)

Event Manager Blog (How To’s, Event Technology & Trends)

#expochat on Twitter, every Tuesday at 10:00 Pacific Time

Software Review Sites: G2Crowd, Capterra, GetApp

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World (Book by Adam Grant)

GrowthHackers

Nuzzel: News for Busy Professionals

MoviePass

Safety at events should always be a top priority when creating your event. Today we bring in Pierre-Luc Rompré of Stageline Mobile Stage, Inc. to discuss event safety. In this episode, we cover stage safety basics for both indoor and outdoor events when it comes to rigging, weather and more. Finally, we discuss what you need to ask your vendors, and red flags to look out for when booking them. It is crucial to make safety a priority at your event so be sure to watch and learn below!

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Pierre-Luc Rompré of Stageline Mobile Stage, Inc. (@stagelinestages)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Stageline Mobile Stage, Inc. (The leading designer and manufacturer of mobile hydraulic stage, mobile staging, portable stage and more for sale or for rent.)

Stageline Products

Stageline YOUTube

SAM750 (A giant mobile stage assembled in unbeatable time.)

Event Safety Alliance (Dedicated to promoting “life safety first” throughout all phases of event production and execution.)

The Hustle (An email newsletter for tech.)

Event planners have a lot going on. Often, you find yourself feeling like you are running against the clock. But fear not! Time-saving tech tools can help you improve your business processes, market more efficiently, and avoid time sinks! But how do you choose what tech you need? Jump into the episode below featuring Allie Magyar of The Hubb and Leonora Valvo of Swoogo to find out how time-saving tech tools can help you succeed, cut through the mundane tasks and allow you more time to focus on what you love.

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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Allie Magyar of The Hubb (@AllieMagyar)

Leonora Valvo of Swoogo (@leonorajvalvo)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

The Hubb

Swoogo (Seriously Powerful Software)

ToDoIst (To Do List and Task Manager)

Get Pocket

Hubspot CRM

Feedly

If This Then That (IFTTT)

Zapier (The Best Apps)

Built.io

Rescue Time (Time Management Software)

Product Hunt

Float (Resource Scheduling App)

Ingo (Event Growth Software)

Full Contact (Contact Apps & Data Solutions)

Zoom (Video Conferencing)

CoSchedule (The #1 Marketing Calendar)

Glisser (Audience Response System)

Microsoft Planner

Eventuosity (Event Management Made Easy)

Assistant.to

ZenDesk (Customer Service Software & Support Ticket System)

Amy Blankson

Inc.com

McSweeneys.Net

Event Tech Tribe

Event apps are a fantastic piece of tech with a remarkable purpose – but some might say they can make for a challenging user experience. Whether you’re curious to know more about this technology or are interested to find out what lies in store for event apps, you won’t want to miss this exciting exchange!

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Scott Lockey and Kerry Plowman of Quickmobile, and a Professional Master of Ceremonies, Glenn Thayer. They’ll be sharing their insights and expertise on the benefits of event apps, the tricky aspects of using them, and the trends they coming that will make event apps better for everyone. Stay tuned to for an interesting discussion and find out how you can utilize event apps to their fullest potential!

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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Kerry Plowman of Quickmobile (@kjplowman)

Scott Lockey of Quickmobile  (@scottlockey)

Glenn Thayer of The Voice Of Meetings & Events (@glennthayer)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

McAfee

Quickmobile

Focusrite

Dreamforce

Hubspot

Powerful Panels (Book)

Bank of Montreal

Nest (Smart Thermostat)

Kickstarter

Feedly

Pocket

Start With Why (Book)

Event Industry News

Velvet Chainsaw (Blog)

BizBash

A Guide to Activity Feed Design

Do you struggle with managing event tech? Would you like to incorporate apps or robots into your event? Then listen up! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts Laura Lopez of Social Tables, and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, along with our special guest Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media talk about the recent events, “WTF” moments that relate to the events industry, managing event tech and avoid being overwhelmed by it, and the role of robots in the future of the events industry. A really fun and interesting potpourri episode that 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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

The American Association for Justice Convention

Connect Market Place

Hitec

Nvite

Dreamforce 2017

ILEA Live

Event Leadership Institute

So you’re having a conference.. How are you going to get your audience tuned in and engaged? This week’s hot topic is conference engagement and we have the answers you need! Our special guest this week is the ICONIC Adrian Segar, Meeting Architect and Event Facilitator, and author of the books Conferences that Work, and The Power of Participation.

Adrian will be answering your questions and discussing such topics as the design process, working with your speakers, white space at conferences, and participation techniques. Everything you need to know to increase your conference engagement, right HERE!

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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Adrian Segar of Conferences that Work (@ASegar)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Adrian’s Blog

Adrian’s Books

The Science of White Space At Events (Article by Adrian Segar)

Want to know what the Best Social Media Conference is? It’s Social Media Marketing World and the ICONIC Phil Mershon (Director of Events, Social Media Examiner) is here to tell us all about it! He’ll be discussing the evolution of Social Media Marketing World (SMMW: 5,000 marketers and creators at the mega-conference designed to empower you with business-building ideas—brought to you by Social Media Examiner) and how it has grown into the giant it is today.

Phil will also be answering your questions about the tech they use to assist them in planning the event each year, and how they leverage the data they receive to improve future SMMW! He’ll also share a little bit of a peek into next year’s event and what he’s most excited about! You don’t want to miss this..and we hope we’ll be seeing you at the Best Social Media Conference, Social Media Marketing World 2018!

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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Phil Mershon of Social Media Examiner (@phil_mershon)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Social Media Marketing World

Social Media Examiner

Trello (Trello keeps track of everything, from the big picture to the minute details.)

Agorapulse (Simple & affordable social media management.)

Hootsuite (Social media marketing & management dashboard.)

Duncan Wardle (Former VP of Innovation at Disney)

Man In The Pew (Podcast)

Phil Mershon (LinkedIn)

It’s important to constantly prepare for the future of the events industry. One way we do this is by cultivating and encouraging the up-and-coming icons in this industry. How do we do this? One way is through event internship, but these positions need to be structured properly to be effective. Our guests this week are Aubri Nowowiejski and Mary Baird-Wilcock and they will be sharing exactly how to structure your event internship to maximize time and training.

Aubri is the Founder & Board Director for the Student Event Planners Association (SEPA), an Executive Producer at Coterie Spark, and an international speaker. She’s a true advocate for millennials in the events industry. Mary is the Founder of The Simplifiers, sits on the Board of Governors for the International Live Events Association (ILEA), and is CSEP certified. Both of these amazing women were featured in Special Events Magazine as one of “25 Young Event Pros to Watch.” Two very dynamic and ICONIC ladies in the events industry! Tune in to hear what they have to say as they share their combined wisdom and experience on how to structure your event internship.

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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Aubri Nowowiejski of SEPA (@aubrin)

Mary Baird-Wilcock of The Simplifiers(@thesimplifiers)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Accompany (Chrome plug-in/app)

ScheduleOnce (A tool that allows clients/vendors to easily book time in your calendar, without the hassle of back/forth emails.)

Calendly (Another option for a great scheduling tool.)

“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek (book)

“Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert (book)

“The Desire Map” by Danielle LaPorte (book)

“One Minute Mentoring” by Ken Blanchard & Claire Diaz-Ortiz (book)

Canadian Intern Association (A place to check Canadian intern laws.)

US Department of Labor – Fact Sheet #71 (Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act)

UK Employment Rights for Interns

Hiring Interns, The Legal Way (Posted March 7, 2017 by Justworks)

The Simplifiers (We simplify the business of events.)

Entrepreneur.com (Advice, insight, profiles and guides for established and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.)

No one wants to be lost in the crowd at a trade show! Our ICONIC panelists are going to tell you how to make sure your booth gets the attention you want. We’re excited to welcome Julien Rio (Founder of MyFairTool and Author of Trade Show Chronicles) and Trevor Lewis (Branding Consultant and Mobile Activation Specialist) to the show. Now you can create a booth that will stand out among all the rest and get you results! Tune in to learn how YOU can create the Best Trade Show Booth!

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 shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out!

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Julien Rio of Julien Rio – Digital Marketing & Web Development (@myfairtool)

Trevor Lewis (@trevorwlewiskc)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

The Trade Show Chronicles (Everything you need to succeed at exhibitions in a unique novel by Julien Rio.)

My Fair Tool (Increase your exhibition’s return on investment today – promote your booth, capture leads & convert prospects easily.)

The Exhibitor (Everything you always wanted to know about exhibitions but were afraid to ask.)

Event Budgeting with Carole Stacey from Exhibitex (video)

TSNN (Trade Show News)

The Mega Show with Dos and Don’ts (article)

This week we have a special update episode – Information you need NOW! We’re discussing the current State of Event Sponsorships 2017 and you don’t want to miss this. We’re very excited to welcome our iconic guest panelists, Peter Poehle and Liz Cunningham to the show. Peter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sponsor My Event and and Liz is the VP of Marketing and Sponsorships at Neste Event Marketing. Two highly qualified guests to answer all of your questions and bring us all up to date on the State of Sponsorships!

We want to help keep you up-to-date on the all the latest and greatest resources that our guests love and use! 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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Peter Poehle of Sponsor My Event (@peterpoehle)

Liz Cunningham of Neste Event Marketing (@NesteEventMktg)

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

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Sponsor My Event (A marketplace for event sponsorships.)

Neste Event Marketing (A full-service event production company servicing clients throughout North America.)

HubSpot (An inbound marketing and sales platform that helps companies attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers.)

Todoist (To-Do list and task manager.)