Best e.Republic Market Insights Podcasts (2024)

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Leveraging Technology and Human Connection in Event Planning with Nathalie Saikaly 23:56

1d ago23:56

23:56

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Nathalie Saikaly from Dell Technologies at GDP connections in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Nathalie, with her extensive background in integrated marketing communications and event management, offers a wealth of knowledge on incorporating technology into business events while mai…

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Navigating the Future of Event Planning with Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners 29:31

15d ago29:31

29:31

In this special on-location episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne interviews Catherine Chaulet, CEO and President of Global DMC Partners, at the GDP Connections event in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Join them as they discuss: Strategies for balancing tight budgets with event quality The importance of early planning and partner selection…

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Elevating Business Events: Insights on Live Entertainment with Sarah James of Live Nation 33:09

29d ago33:09

33:09

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Sarah James, Director of Sales for Live Nation Special Events in Austin and San Antonio. Sarah, with her extensive background in the hospitality and events industry, offers a wealth of knowledge on incorporating live entertainment into business events. Join them as they di…

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Mastering Event Leadership: Insights from Kim Washington Director of Events at the NBA 33:22

1M ago33:22

33:22

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Kim Washington, a dynamic global event talent and branding leader at the National Basketball Association. Join them as they discuss: Kim's journey from aspiring journalist to NBA events director Adapting leadership styles in high-pressure event situations Strategies for ma…

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Boosting Customer Engagement through Event Promotions with Alex Grist of Express Flooring 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Alex Grist, the Director of Events at Express Flooring. Join them as they discuss: The importance of brand consistency at exhibitions Adapting to changing market dynamics The growth of live events since the pandemic Building a successful event strategy And much more! Alex …

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Navigating the AV Buying Process with our Host Matthew Byrne: LIVE at Canadian Special Events 2024 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne joins Jason Koop, VP of Business Development at Canadian Special Events Magazine for a special episode held at CSE Live. Join them as they discuss: Different types of AV companies Factors contributing to the high costs Strategies for finding cost-effective solutions Insights into the f…

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Burnout: Recognizing Early Warning Signs and Practical Prevention Tips with Naomi Tucker of Planners on Purpose 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Naomi Tucker, founder of Planners on Purpose. Join them as they explore: How to define burnout Early warning signs Effective support systems Good stress vs bad stress Improving productivity and efficiency Maintaining work-life balance Trends and shifts in the event industr…

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Matthew & Michael's Ultimate Guide: AV Rentals vs. Production Companies 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

In this exciting new regular series on Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Michael Hooper, Technical Event Producer at Obaat, to guide you through a range of concepts, ideas, and best practices in the events space. Join them as they discuss: The differences between AV rental companies and production companies The importance of…

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Balancing Authenticity and Commercial Objectives in B2B Events with Corey Bruins of e.Republic 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Corey Bruins, the Director of California Events & Programs for Government Technology at e.Republic. Join them as they discuss: The importance of authenticity in B2B events How authenticity can create meaningful experiences for attendees Balancing commercial objectives with…

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Ensuring Event Resilience After the Pandemic with Timothy Calder of Achievers 28:43

3M ago28:43

28:43

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 t…

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Infusing Community Principles into Event Planning with Jennifer D. Collins of JDC Events 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

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 journe…

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Behind the Curtain: The Art of Executing Awards Ceremonies with Simon Burton, Founder of Iconify & Exposure Communications 35:17

4M ago35:17

35:17

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 signpo…

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Prescriptive Storytelling and Meaningful Connections: The Future of Events with Mark Harrison, Founder of MH3 Group 36:52

4M ago36:52

36:52

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 …

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The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events 29:29

4M ago29:29

29:29

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…

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Addressing Stress and Burnout in Events with Janice Cardinale of Event Minds Matter 33:31

4M ago33:31

33:31

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…

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Driving Tech Innovation in Event Management with Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents 32:39

5M ago32:39

32:39

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 yo…

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How You Can Make Events Your Main Marketing Channel with Kerry-Anne Hamilton 34:41

5M ago34:41

34:41

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 ti…

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The Rise of Chief Events Officers: Progress or Hype? The Perspective of Carrie Davenport, Lead Event Manager at Altria 31:35

5M ago31:35

31:35

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, …

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The “So What?” Factor of the Attendee Experience in Events: Insights from Kate Swick, Director of Corporate Events at Vena Solutions 38:27

5M ago38:27

38:27

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 W…

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Event Staffing: Maximize Success by Assembling the Right Team with James Fleege 26:29

6M ago26:29

26:29

Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by James Fleege, founder and CEO of GoInspo. Join them as they: Talk about the key qualities to look for in an event staffing company Explore ways to build strong client relationships Highlight strategies to tackle labor shortages Discuss useful A…

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Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser 46:33

6M ago46:33

46:33

Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by Fransiska Weckesser, CEO and Co-Founder of TVCF. Join them as they: Discuss choosing the right clients Explore the challenges faced by event professionals Highlight the importance of sticking to plans. Talk about creativity and high production …

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Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips 49:56

6M ago49:56

49:56

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips. Join them as they: Explore the evolving events industry Highlight the importance of aligning event value with attendee objectives Discuss the impact of technology And much more! Jodi is the Director of Meetings a…

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Event Trends: Global DMC Pulse Survey Results with Catherine Chaulet 40:50

6M ago40:50

40:50

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Catherine Chaulet, President and CEO of Global DMC Partners. Join them as they: Explore Global DMC’s Pulse Survey Delve into strategies for managing costs Highlight sustainability best practices Discuss current challenges And more! Catherine is the President and CEO of Glo…

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Finding the Balance: Mental Health and the Events Sector with Deanna Vollmer 28:50

7M ago28:50

28:50

Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by Deanna Vollmer, the current Director of Events and Customer Experience at Questex. Join them as they: ● Discuss the impact of cultural differences on events ● Outline how to bridge the technological gap ● Advocate for mental health for event pr…

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The Zone of Genius in Event Planning with Mahoganey Jones 39:19

7M ago39:19

39:19

Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by Mahoganey Jones, Founder and CEO of Event Specialists. Together, they discuss the rising importance of including impactful content at events, unpack the growing economic impact the events industry has, and explain why collaboration is the key t…

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The Debate: Navigating the Uncompensated Proposal Process with Leanne Calderwood and Mark Awad 59:58

8M ago59:58

59:58

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by both Leanne Calderwood, Trainer, Course Creator and Professional Speaker and Mark Awad, Director of Business Development at bb Blanc. Join them as they: Discuss the uncompensated creative process Challenge industry norms that surround the expectation of free services Evalu…

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Building a Winning Event Team with Evan Babins 30:06

8M ago30:06

30:06

Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by Evan Babins, an Event Manager at Intuit. Join them as they: Discuss how to build a winning team The importance of nurturing vendor relationships The power of honest, transparent, and open communication Evan is an Event Manager at Intuit and one…

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Training Techniques For Events Excellence with Brianna Seidule 26:02

9M ago26:02

26:02

Welcome back to another episode of Production Value Matters with Matthew Byrne! This time, he’s joined by Brianna Seidule, former Event Marketing Manager at Aircall. Join them as they: Discuss Brianna’s formula for event excellency Delve into learning from past mistakes in the industry Explore why you should join online networks (especially if you’…

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The Power of Playfulness in Event Planning with Samantha Mele of The Creative Connoisseur 40:49

9M ago40:49

40:49

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Samantha Mele, Founder of the Creative Connoisseur. Join them as they: Delve into why you should embrace your playfulness in events Discuss her unbridled creativity Explain how she navigates through resistance to ideas And more! The Creative Connoisseur are event strategis…

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Fostering Emotional Connections at Business Events: Advice from Matt Sweet 42:20

9M ago42:20

42:20

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Matt Sweet, Manager of Events & Employee Engagement at Perseus Group, Constellation Software. Join them as they: Get into the emotional impact of putting on events Highlight the importance of fostering connections Explore how to translate emotions into event elements And m…

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How to Transform Conferences into Engaging Experiences with Liz Lathan 37:08

10M ago37:08

37:08

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Liz Lathan, Co-Founder & CEO of The Community Factory. Join them as they: Delve into the importance of building a community Discuss how most conferences can be quite boring Outline why audiences need to feel energized in order to learn Talk about why a sense of belonging i…

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Harnessing the Power of AI for Events with Nick Borelli 50:14

10M ago50:14

50:14

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Nick Borelli, Marketing Director of Zenus. Join them as they: Dive into Nick’s involvement with AI in the events space Discuss the adoption of AI across the meeting and events industry Highlight security considerations when collecting data from attendees at events Explore …

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Collecting Feedback, Aligning Metrics, and Rethinking Formats: Events Advice from Christi Yarnell 23:45

11M ago23:45

23:45

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Christi Yarnell, Former Senior Events Marketing Manager for K16 Solutions. Join them as they: Delve into aligning event planning with business goals Discuss methods for collecting feedback from event attendees Highlight the apparent trends in the post-pandemic resurgence o…

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Episode 5: Ask Me Anything, the State and Local Government Edition 53:02

6y ago53:02

53:02

e.Republic Vice President of Research Joe Morris leads a free wheeling session of Ask Me Anything. The answers came from an expert panel - Teri Takai, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government; Julia Burrows, Director of the Governing Institute; and, Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer with e.Republic.…

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Episode 3: Do You Understand How Purchasing Decisions Are Actually Made? 55:42

6y ago55:42

55:42

e.Republic Vice President of Research Joe Morris leads a discussion of seeing inside the procurement process with Governing Publisher Mark Funkhouser and Governing Institute Senior Fellow Dugan Petty (and former state procurement official in Alaska and Chief Information Officer in Oregon).

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Episode 4: Make It Easy for Government Buyers: Building an Effective Contract Strategy 54:23

6y ago54:23

54:23

e.Republic Vice President of Research Joe Morris leads a discussion of seeing the buyers journey from the public sector side with two Senior Fellows from the Governing Institute - Karen Jackson (former Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia) and Ron Littlefield (former Mayor of Chattanooga, TN).…

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Episode 2: Are You Speaking the Language of Government? 58:23

6+ y ago58:23

58:23

A conversational guide to boosting your credibility and relevancy with government buyers. Two of the nation’s most innovative former public-sector IT professionals — Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer at e.Republic and Dr. Kecia Ray, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Education - join Research VP Joe Morris to share their insights o…

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Episode 1: Inside the Mind of Public-Sector Customers: What Drives Your Sales 44:27

6+ y ago44:27

44:27

In the first of an occasional series of podcasts from e.Republic Market Insights that breakdown each of the 10 Laws of Government Sales and Marketing. On this episode, e.Republic's Vice President of Research Joe Morris is joined by Teri Takai, Executive Director of e.Republic's Center for Digital Government (CDG and Richard McKinney, a CDG Senior F…

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