In this episode, Host Rachel Moore brings together Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland, the cofounders of EVA, to explore the transformative power of entertainment in event planning. Delving into their unique roles and the genesis of EVA, an online marketplace for booking vetted entertainment, Stokel and Moreland share their expertise on selecting the right speakers and the impact of out-of-the-box activations that leave lasting impressions on attendees while advocating for the infusion of fun and interactive elements that connect deeply with attendees. 

For these EVA founders, engagement and entertainment go hand in hand in elevating the event experience. By aligning entertainment choices with the event’s goals and themes, they provide valuable insights for event professionals looking to captivate and inspire their audiences.

Here’s what you’ll hear about in this conversation:

1) Why entertainment and speakers should be woven into the fabric of event planning from day one

2) How customization and interactivity are essential to creating memorable and personalized activations

3) Ways to streamline finding and booking entertainment using tools like EVA

For show notes and a full transcript, visit https://www.bizzabo.com/podcast/eva-cofounders-event-entertainment