In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Timothy Calder, the Associate Director of Events at Achievers. 
Join them as they explore: 

• Sustainability in event planning
• Creating hybrid events
• How to prepare for future challenges
• The impact of the pandemic on events
• Measuring event success
• And more!

Timothy Calder is the Associate Marketing Director of Events at Achievers, an employee voice and recognition solution that empowers HR teams with reliable and easy-to-use functionalities to meet the unique needs of their people. Tim specializes in building experiences that build communities and facilitate relationships among senior executives, delivering webinars, executive programs, tradeshow sponsorships and field marketing activities.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Jennifer D Collins, Founder and CEO of JDC Events. 
Join them as they explore: 

• The impact events can have on attendees
• Insights on community building
• Personalization in virtual and hybrid events
• Incorporating sustainability into event design
• Jennifer’s personal event journey

Jennifer D. Collins is the Founder, President, and CEO of JDC Events, an award-winning event design company that strengthens and develops brands through live and virtual events; she started JDC Events over twenty-four years ago in the basement of her Washington D.C. home. Jennifer is also the author of Events Spark Change: A Guide to Designing Powerful and Engaging Events, a book that explores the ins and outs of how to build engaging, memorable, and successful events. 
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Simon Burton, the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Exposure Communications and awards agency Iconify. 
Join them as they discuss:

• Challenges involved with planning award ceremonies
• New and emerging technologies
• The changing expectations of audiences
• The importance of clear signposting 
• Hybrid events
• And much more!

Simon Burton is the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Exposure Communications, a creative communications agency that is “part PR company, part consultancy, part network, part ideas factory”. Exposure Communications events are characterized by high quality content, clear focus, innovative marketing, and passionate engagement. Simon is also Founder and CEO of Iconify, an awards show organizer, and an advisor for InGo.Me, a marketing agency. 
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Mark Harrison, the founder of MH3 Group. 
Join them as they discuss 

• The evolution of SBX Academy and its goals of inspiring individuals, improving education, and building community
• The importance of removing barriers
• Fostering meaningful connections
• Promoting innovation in the event industry. 
• How true innovation comes from a place of freedom and creativity
• And more!

Mark Harrison is a public speaker and the founder of The T1 Agency, sponsorshipX and MH3 Group. MH3 Group is a group of ventures that includes advertising, sponsorship marketing, and integrated communications, and education. The aim of MH3 Group is to imagine “a world where entrepreneurial passion and purpose comes to life”. Mark is also the founder of Black Talent Initiative, Park Street Education, and sponsorshipX. He is a Member of the Board of Directors for The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, The JUNO Awards, Playmaker Capital, and Big Brothers Little Sisters of Toronto. 
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Victoria Matey, co-founder of Matey Events. 
Join them as they explore: 

• The concept of event psychology
• How psychology can impact event planning
• Secret attendees
• The value of feedback
• How understanding different personality types can enhance the attendee experience
• And much more!

Victoria Matey has over nineteen years experience in the events industry, has authored a book called 10 Principles of Strategic Event Planning, and hosts the What If I Told You..? event psychology podcast. She also co-founded Matey Events, which specializes in event psychology training and consulting, and event review and content development. Matey Events runs an online course called ‘Event Psychology Lab, Using Science to Create Remarkable Events'. 
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Janice Cardinale, the founder of Event Minds Matter.
Join them as they explore: 

• Mental health and wellbeing in the events industry 
• The challenges of creating a caring culture 
• Practical steps towards offering help 
• Changing attitudes towards mental health 
• Janice’s "Hello, My Name is Human” campaign 
• And more!

Janice Cardinale is the founder of Event Minds Matter, a community of event professionals that build spaces to amplify the industry's conversation on mental health and wellbeing. In 2024, they aim to mandate mental health training through associations and online training courses. In 1985, Janice founded Cardinale Creative, an agency dedicated to “branded storytelling, organizational communications, and authentic content production”. She’s just been listed as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Events, and one of BizBash’s 15 over 50.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Jonathan Kazarian, founder and CEO of Accelevents. 
Join them as they explore: 

• The challenges of event technology
• The shift towards virtual events
• Why high production value matters
• The future of business events
• Event marketers’ evolving roles 
• The challenges of attracting young professionals to the industry
• And more!

Jonathan Kazarian is the founder and CEO of Accelevents, an event technology company that provides a one-stop solution for managing virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Trusted by 12,500 organizations worldwide, the platform can efficiently manage events from start to finish with 24/7 customer support. Jonathan is also the co-founder of The Fall Formal in Boston, an annual event that supports Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has currently raised over $650,000. 
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by Kerry-Anne Hamilton, Director of Events at #paid. 
Join them as they: 

• Explore why hiring the right people is a key driver of success
• Highlight the value of in-person events 
• Weigh up why many companies struggle with events 
• Talk about practical tips for measuring ROI 

In nine years, Kerry-Anne Hamilton has climbed the ladder from a Marketing Account Executive at TRIUMPH Hospitality Group, to a Directorship at #paid, who are leading the creator marketing movement by empowering creators to build careers they love. Over the course of her two-year career at #paid, Kerry-Anne has revamped all existing event infrastructure, generated millions of dollars in pipeline through owned unique experiences, and grown existing partnerships through thoughtful ABM tactics. She has also been an attendee of Young Women in Business since December 2014. 
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Carrie Davenport, the Lead Event Manager at Altria. 
Join them as they: 

• Discuss the evolving landscape of event management
• Explore insights into creating excellent events
• Highlight the importance of compelling content
• Consider industry trends such as diversity, technology, and the rise of Chief Events Officers.
• And more!

Carrie Davenport has over twenty years experience as a meetings and events strategist for military, medical, and corporate entities. She is currently the Lead Event Manager at Altria, who aim to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future via their portfolio of tobacco products. Carrie is also the Co-Founder of the Association of Women in Events, an inclusive community that elevates women in business. She was named among the ‘100 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry 2022’ by EventEx Awards, and ‘Changemaker of the Year’ in 2021 and 2019 by MeetingsNet Magazine. Carrie is working on her first book, Face it till You Make It.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Kate Swick, Director of Corporate Events at Vena Solutions. 
Join them as they: 

• Discuss the importance of the attendee experience in post-COVID events
• Highlight strategies to provide value to attendees
• Explain why staying updated with evolving technologies is so important 
• Weigh up the value of virtual events 
• Explore practical steps for event professionals to enhance their events 
• And much more!

Kate Swick has spent the past twenty-four years working in events. After working as a Production Coordinator for the Niagara Seafood Gala and Managing National Events at Supply Chain Canada, she is now Director of Corporate Events at Vena Solutions. She is highly experienced in live and virtual events, event production, and media planning. Kate also has an excellent understanding of change management, remote technology, and website management.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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