Event Industry News Podcast

Event Industry News were on hand at Confex to help record the Podcast Challenge for the Eventice. The Eventice is an Apprentice style competition run in association with Mash Media and Bluehat, that allows final year event management students the chance to compete to win up to 2 jobs in the events industry. It can be tough for graduates in general to get their first step on the ladder, so this competition allows them the opportunity to win one of the most prestigious graduate jobs available. Former contestants have been lucky enough to have been offered jobs with ExcelLondon, DMG Events, George P Johnson, Blitz, Tarsus PLC, Blue Hat, Informa and Innovations Unlimited in Doha. During this challenge, each team was tasked with producing a podcast discussing: which is more valued by potential employers; an Event Management graduate, or someone with a year’s experience but no degree. Each episode features one contestant producing, another acting as host, and the final member as an interviewee alongside a guest

In this episode of Talking Events, Swarm Ltd Director - Tim Manning, talks to us about; how companies are interconnecting the digital and physical sides of a business and the overall effect on their media presence. How the consumer doesn’t see a clear difference between the two mediums anymore is also discussed. This episode of Talking Events was recorded at the Ticketscript offices in London. Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2 Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events we talk to Lucy Rae of Central Hall Westminster and Kelly McGibney from Sadler’s Wells about; how historic venues are capable of catering for different types of event and why businesses are increasingly choosing venues which encourage interaction and creativity over the traditional conference venue. This episode was recorded at the ticketscript offices in London. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

Hosted again at the Ticketscript offices in London, Talking Events’ host James Dickson met with Alastair Turner of Eight PR and Richard Kadri-Langford of Lime Venue Portfolio to discuss; how business meetings have become more of a positive experience through choosing unusual venues (such as sporting grounds and castles) and the reasons why businesses are increasingly looking to make meetings and conferences more exciting and memorable. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events we talk to James Cobb CEO of Crowd Connected and Shane Mansfield Head of Digital at Ticketscript. Discussed topics include; how data can be used to understand event customers, how you separate useful data from interesting data, and how companies like Ticketscript have benefited from analysing customer data. This episode was recorded at the Ticketscript offices in London. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events we talk to start-up founders; James Morgan (Event Tech Lab), Jason Allan Scott, (VenueMe) and Jarrod Bischoff (Event Pro Finder). Drawing from their own experiences we discuss how daunting it can be to have a start-up business in the events industry and ask, just how supportive is the industry of start-up companies and incoming technology? This episode was recorded at the Ticketscript offices in London. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2 Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

This episode was recorded at Event Tech Live with audience questions answered by Julius Solaris; Editor of eventmanagerblog.com, founder of the Event Planning and Event Management LinkedIn Group, and named one of 25 most influential individuals in the Meeting Industry in 2015* Subjects covered include: How to convince reluctant clients to use technology when they fear reliability issues, how Europe compares to the US when it comes to event tech innovation and best practices for delivering consistent value at an event. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents *Source: by Successful Meetings Magazine.

In this episode of Talking Events we speak to Mike Richmond, MD of Richmond Event Management in a special one-to-one interview about the surge in the number of winter events and through his own experience - highlights issues to be aware of when organising such events. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

This is a special event technology edition episode of the Talking Events Podcast.  Recorded at Event Tech Live 2015 a panel of leading industry figures discusses best practice when trying to engage an audience online and offline, where to focus efforts, the tools that are available to you in order to get your attendees to help you spread the word and the platforms that exist that are perfect to continue the conversation 365 days a year. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events we speak to Mike Richmond, MD of Richmond Event Management and Ben Hardy - the company’s Senior Operations Manager - about the health of the industry and the arduous procurement processes that exist within the events sector. Ben and Mike also offer invaluable advice to students that are looking to work in events.  Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

To start 2016, the Talking Events’ studio once again set up in Bristol to continue the discussion about Greener Events. Guest host Graham Brown, M.D. at Plaster, speaks to Chris Johnson (Shambala Festival) and William Richardson (www.greenelement.co.uk). Part 2 includes some of the certifications that are robust and others that “are mimic” and “not worth their salt”. Something that the industry doesn’t seem to want to talk about is the food supply chain. Is this Elephant in the room? Should the industry consider food much more when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases and the overall carbon footprint of events?  Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events guest host Graham Brown, M.D. at Plaster, speaks to Chris Johnson, Shambala Festival co-founder and Project Coordinator & Chair of Powerful Thinking; A UK festival industry group that recently launched an incisive environmental impact report, ‘The Show Must Go On. Chris is joined by Environmental Management Consultant William Richardson. William works with companies, such as Arena Group, to reduce their environmental impact, particularly on sporting events including The Ryder Cup. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events we speak to Mike Richmond, Tim Roberts and Simon James of The Event Safety Shop about event safety, the difference between a contracted audience and the audiences that are at events that are free to attend . Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events we speak to Nigel Markey of Markey and Mark Sorrill of The Pop-Up Hotel about event hospitality a major facet of any event no matter the type. We discuss how it plays a central role within an event and also now is a secondary income for the vendors and organiser.  Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

CDM has been a topic widely discussed in the industry since new regulations came into effect in April this year. Despite the changes being widely publicised, many event professionals are still asking one simple question: how will it affect me? In this episode of Talking Events we speak to Simon Garrett from X-Venture, Andrew Harrison from ESSA and Jonathan Smith from the Farnborough International Airshow about the new regulations and ways in which event professionals can stay compliant without negatively affecting their events. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events, Paul Richardson of Vivid Ink, Stuart Wilson from JMT Indisplay and Paul Staples from Voyage Control discuss how to manage your carbon cost at events.  The podcast will look at how things have changed over the years and some of the practices, ensuring that events are keeping their carbon footprint to a minimum.  This episode was recorded at iBid’s Headquarters in London. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In this episode of Talking Events, Jez Paxman of Live Union and Gareth Dimelow from George P Johnson discuss the current state of conferences and whether the conference sector is experiencing a renaissance? The podcast will look at what the industry is doing now to create engaging content and a great experience, with examples from events such as TEDx. This episode was recorded at iBid’s Headquarters in London. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

Following on from episode 8 - Part 1 of Why are so many of us still failing at the task of capturing data? - is a continuation of the discussion. In this final part host James Dickson talks to Maarten Westdorp from Scribe and etouches’ Steven Mackenzie about best practice for event organisers when managing their data, integrating it in to other systems such as CRM, e-marketing and lead capture.  Missed Part 1? Watch / Listen Here Do you have any suggestions for topics or maybe you’d like to take part? Email editor@eventindustrynews.co.uk for further informati  

Data capture is an essential part of an event’s operations. In a typical exhibition scenario, capturing the information of visitors is as critical to the organisers as it is to the exhibitors.  So why are so many of us still failing at the task of capturing data? Whatsmore if we do capture it, what are we doing wrong when it comes to managing that data and incorporating it into our operational systems? In the first of a two part data-capture special, Hugo Spalding from MSP and Jim Curry from Exhibitor Smarts look at the ways in which we now capture the information we desire.

Are we becoming too distracted by event tech? In this episode of Talking Events, Wayne Morris from Guidebook and Jonathan Douglas from iBid discuss whether or not organisers have becoming distracted by new tech to the point where they are loosing focus on their key objectives. With so many events now embracing technology in order to improve the quality of the customer experience, are we now getting to the point where there’s too much of it? Can audiences, customers, exhibitors and organisers really cope with the amount of new tech that is bombarding them, and is their attention being taken away from what they should actually be doing? This episode was recorded at Guidebook’s Headquarters in London.  Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents