The Events Experience

What if JOY could be measured? Join Bishop-McCann’s CEO and Partner, Rob Adams, and VP of Event Technology, Todd Moritz, as they discuss The JOY Index™ — a groundbreaking innovation that blends AI, neuroscience, and data to quantify event impact. Discover how this new approach is transforming the way event success is defined and experienced. Topics include:

• The inspiration behind measuring JOY at events
• How AI and neuroscience come together through the JOY Index
• Turning emotional responses into actionable event insights
• The future of event metrics and meaningful measurement

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What’s shaping the future of incentive travel? Join Bishop-McCann’s Justin Myers as he speaks with Padraic Gilligan, former Chief Marketing Officer at SITE, to explore how the incentive travel landscape is evolving. With their shared passion for incentive travel, this episode dives into what's driving decisions in 2025 and beyond. Topics include: 

• The mindset needed to navigate the current state of the industry
• Importance of hard and soft benefits for incentive travel's value proposition
• The role of purpose in incentive design
• Destination considerations for incentive travel 

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Catherine Chaulet, President and CEO of Global DMC Partners, joins Bishop-McCann’s Amber Heintz to discuss the findings from the latest Meetings & Events Pulse survey. This insightful episode highlights how event planners can stay ahead of emerging trends and leverage cutting-edge tools to create exceptional experiences. Topics include: 

• AI adoption and its impact on event planning
• Top challenges faced by event planners and their solutions
• Key strategies for event professionals to utilize in today's environment
• Importance of DEI, wellness, and sustainability in meetings and events

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With more than 15 years of experience leading incentive travel programs, Justin Myers discusses the evolving incentives landscape. Utilizing insights from our strategic partnership with SITE and his own knowledge, Justin explains how to create personalized, transformational travel experiences. Topics include: 

• Bishop-McCann's partnership with SITE
• Benefits of leveraging incentive travel for corporate success
• Challenges, solutions, and strategies for incentive trips
• Incentive travel trends and the future of the industry

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Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of event technology with our new Vice President of Event Technology, Todd Moritz. With more than 20 years of experience in the events industry, Todd shares his insights and innovative approach to event tech, discussing how you can explore and navigate the event tech landscape. Topics include: 

• The latest event tech trends
• AI's influence and how to utilize AI safely
• New tech tools
• The future of event tech

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To celebrate Women's History Month, this episode highlights a unique benefit that Bishop-McCann offers our female associates to help them thrive in their lives and careers. Our VP of Talent and Culture, Melanie Maddock, interviewed Founder and CEO of Leva, Vanessa Jupe. Leva was founded to ensure women are successful both personally and professionally, and we delve deeper into this benefit. Topics include:

• Why Leva was founded to empower women
• Benefits of investing in and supporting women in your organization
• Leva's unique offerings and long-term outlook

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Dive into the dynamics of the events industry in 2024 with Bishop-McCann's President and Co-Owner, Rob Adams, during this podcast episode. Gain valuable perspectives as he explores the industry's shifts and emerging trends that will define this year and beyond. Join us as we uncover key insights, analyze the economic landscape, and so much more. Topics include:

• Lessons learned in 2023
• Analysis of the current economy
• Key 2024 event trends
• Overall event industry outlook beyond 2024

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In this episode, our VP of Client Development and Marketing, Justin Myers, interviews our special guest, John O’Sullivan, the Regional Vice President and General Manager of the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. Tune in to hear Justin and John discuss how to master the art of hospitality and the importance it plays in the client experience. Topics include: 

• How team morale impacts a guest’s experience
• Why personalization is key to incentive programs
• How to create memorable experiences and deliver high-quality hospitality 

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For this Pride Month episode of The Events Experience, we spoke with our Founder and Owner, Dan Nilsen, about the importance of Pride Month for our agency and how we ensure everyone feels welcomed and included. Topics include:

• Why inclusion is one of our core values
• How Dan founded the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
• Dan’s personal story regarding pride
• How other organizations can support the LGBTQ+ community

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From telling you how to overcome pharma programs' unique challenges to explaining how to stay up to date on compliance changes, Strategic Account Director, Shelley Huez, covers various pharmaceutical event insights in this podcast. Topics include:

• Types of pharma programs we plan
• Unique challenges of pharmaceutical events
• How to stay on top of regulations and compliance requirements
• Trends to watch for in pharma events

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