#EventIcons

It’s wedding season and event planners know that planning a wedding can be especially challenging. We’ve got two amazing icons on our panel today to answer all of your questions on this hot topic! Sasha Souza (Event Designer, Influencer, Wedding Planner & Event Industry Mentor, Sasha Souza Events) and Kathy Piech-Lukas (President and Lead Event Designer, Your Dream Day, LLC). These ladies are experts at creating weddings to remember!

Some topics our guests address in this episode include: current trends, crazy client requests, and how to handle the unexpected. You don’t want to miss this.

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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Sasha Souza of Sasha Souza Events (@sashasouza)

Kathy Piech-Lukas of Your Dream Day (@yourdreamday)

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

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Sasha Souza Events (Considered one of the top event design & wedding coordination companies in the US.)

Your Dream Day (Wedding Planners and Planning/Consulting in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.)

Liz King Events (A forward-thinking event planning firm committed to strategically implemented brand events and a high-caliber guest experience.)

Think you know all there is to know about virtual reality for events? We bet we can surprise you! On today’s episode, we are featuring ICONIC experts on our panel including Adam Amaral (Owner and Director) and Glenn Snyder (Co-Owner and Partner) of Master of Shapes, and Stephen Kae (VP of Marketing) of Notion Theory. These guys know everything there is to know about using virtual reality for events. What a panel!

These guys are here to answer all of your questions about utilizing virtual reality (VR) in an impactful way. They’ll even be looking into the crystal ball and sharing what they foresee as next in this exciting area. So much information! You can’t miss this. 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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Adam Amaral of Master of Shapes (@masterofshapes)

Glenn Snyder of Master of Shapes (@_glennsnyder)

Stephen Kae of Notion Theory (@stephenkae)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Master of Shapes (Interactive||Design||Direction – A design-driven interactive studio specializing in making the impossible.)

Notion Theory (Logically Creative. Whether you need a sleek application, a branding overhaul, or an immersive virtual experience, we welcome the opportunity to tell your story.)

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (A Novel – VR for Beginners)

Futurism (Website)

Amazon’s Echo Look (Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant)

Reddit (Website)

Anyone in events knows that in order to stay busy, you have to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest technology. Augmented reality (AR) is one of these areas that you need to know about! Holograms at events is something that is definitely current and cutting-edge. Today, we are joined by the ICONIC Ashley Crowder of VNTANA, and she is going to be sharing her knowledge and experience with us. VNTANA’s social augmented reality technology creates shareable group experiences by placing the digital in the real world.

Ashley will be explaining what AR is and how it can be used to create bigger and better events. She’ll also discuss holograms at events, specifically, and she will share with us how VNTANA collaborated with Microsoft to introduce the HOLLAGRAM: The first interactive and social media integrated hologram system! You NEED to know about this!

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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Ashley Crowder of VNTANA (@vntanalive)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

VNTANA: Interactive Hologram Experiences

YOAST (WordPress Plugin)

Grammarly (Chrome Plugin)

Security is at the TOP of everyone’s list of concerns these days and events are no exception. Not only do you want to keep your guests safe, but App security is also a consideration, and we have some ICONIC experts on hand today to answer all of your questions. Our panelists are Jay Tokosch (CEO) and Jon Johnson (CTO) of Core-Apps!

Jay and Jon will be addressing questions about why tech security is a concern for event planners, what precautions can, and should, be taken, and what you should do when a breach happens. This episode is packed with information you need now!

Also, keep 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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Jay Tokosch of Core-Apps (@jaycoreapps)

Jon Johnson of Core-Apps (@nilobject)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Core-Apps

Hacker News

Why You Should Build an Immutable Infrastructure (Blog Article)

Social Engineering (Youtube Video-PG13 warning)

Security Now!

Everyone could be a little smarter when it comes to planning events. There’s always room to grow. In this week’s episode we’re learning from Marin Bright of Smart Meetings. Marin is here to share her experience and expertise so that we can all plan smart meetings!

She’ll be discussing how her business is impacting the meeting and events industry, how they stay on the cutting edge of reporting on the latest technology and the coolest events in the industry, and she’ll share all about Smart Meetings 360.

Don’t miss out! 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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Marin Bright of Smart Meetings (@MarinBright)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

SmartMeetings.com

#EventIcons IMEX Episode

Sli.Do

Poken

How To Fulfill The 5 Senses With AV (Webinar by Endless)

Smart Connections LinkedIn Group

Educational Measures

Smart Meetings 360

A Company Of Owners by Daren Martin

The Sink by Jeffrey Robinson

Traction by Gino Wickman

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman

SmartHunts

Gilt – Online Shopping

Feedly RSS

Skift – Travel News

Our hosts have taken over! Will Curran of Endless Events, Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, and Laura Lopez of Social Tables are live and taking your questions. This will be a potpourri episode with lots of varied content and information. Our co-hosts will be discussing current events like the disastrous Fyre Festival; amazing events they have attended or are looking forward to attending this year; and who they’d like to see guest host on the show in the future!

We are VERY excited to announce the launch of #EventIcons on iTunes! This is something we have been working on and we are finally there. Check us out and don’t forget to leave a RAVE REVIEW if you love what we do: HERE Leaving a review auto-enters you for a prize!

We have LOTS of resources to share with you in this episode. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode!

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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Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Fyre Festival Article

Event Manager Blog

The Production Channel Blog

Eventex

Catersource

Social Media Marketing World

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

South by Southwest (SXSW)

Savor: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience

Skift

Smart Meetings

DuoLingo

Snapchat AR Feature Article

Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack

Osprey Bags

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Slack AI Search Article

Memrise

Google Home

Pocket Casts App for Android and Pocket Casts App for iPad and iPhone

Nick Borelli Episode of #EventIcons

Julius Solaris Episode of #EventIcons

Carol Krugman

We are constantly getting asked a variety of questions around content and a lot of you are asking, how can you get the most from your presenters? Well this week’s episode is for you! Our ICONIC panelists are Thom Singer (Professional Speaker) and Melyssa Wolf (Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC.). We’ll be discussing this topic from both sides. Melyssa will share her insights and tips from her perspective – the hiring employer; and Thom will share his thoughts and suggestions from his perspective – the presenter/speaker. We’re covering all the bases!

Our guests will be offering information on things to look for and things to avoid when hiring presenters. Cross-promotional marketing is a valuable marketing channel for events. We’ll discuss how event professionals can best leverage this to their advantage. This episode is packed with information you NEED to know!

Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode!

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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Thom Singer of ThomSinger.com (@ThomSinger)

Melyssa Wolf of Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC (@MelyssaWolf)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Velvet Chainsaw Blog

BizBash

We’ve got him! Brandt Krueger has joined our #EventIcons team and we couldn’t be happier to have him on board! Brandt is not only an educator with the Event Leadership Institute (ELI) and a sought-after consultant, he is also a master of all things AV. His unique perspective and experience in the industry make him a true #EventIcon.

Brandt is sharing his thoughts with us about #EventIcons, as well as his expertise and knowledge of all things AV. He’ll offer tips for fledgling event business owners, and share with us where he hopes to be in his own business by the end of 2017. You can’t miss this show!

Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode!

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!

Follow our iconic guests on Twitter:

Brandt Krueger of BrandtKrueger.com (@BrandtKrueger)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Flixels

TWIT Podcast Network

The Verge

Endless Events Blog

ShoFlo Blog

FBF8 Conference

This week, Nick Borelli returns as our esteemed guest panelist and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the myth. He’s sharing his personal experience and insights, as well as advice for those who are just getting started in this industry.

We always look forward to having the opportunity to bring your questions to the experts, and today is a true treat! Nick shares with us how he got his start in the industry, as well as an incredible list of his favorite books, links, articles, etc. This is an episode not to be missed!

Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode!

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Follow our iconic guests on Twitter:

Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@nickborelli)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:

Basecamp Project Management Software

Google Alerts

Alan Berg

Event Manager Blog

PartySlate

Glisser

Remotely Engaging by Martin Shepherdly

How to Get Your Website Noticed by Filip Matous

Psychology Today

Architectural Digest

Social Physics by Alex Pentland

The Inevitable Box by Clarke Allen

Booked It!: Selling, Closing and Standing Out in the Special Events Industry by Meryl Snow

Giftology by John Ruhlin

100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings by Sarah Cooper

SEARCH Foundation

Social Media Examiner

Adweek

Nick Borelli Mailing List

Shed Simove (author)

On today’s episode of #EventIcons, we are joined by Brad Langley, Vice President of Global Third Party Markets at etouches! This episode is packed with information you can’t afford to miss! Recently, they acquired Loopd and Brad will be sharing with us about what this means for the future of etouches. One of the things that etouches allows users to do is to access ROI in real-time. We’ll talk a bit about how this can positively affect your events and audience engagement. And because we all want to stay on top of trends, we’ll also be discussing what event planners should be aware of in 2017.

Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below for some awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode!

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Follow our iconic guests on Twitter:

Brad Langley of etouches (@bradlangley)

Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran)

Epic resources mentioned:

etouches

etouches Blog

Fast Company Magazine

PCMA News Junkie

Endless 2017 Trends Article