Best CreatiVets Podcasts (2023)

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Big Things Are Afoot on the Georgia World Congress Center Campus, and Beyond 17:48

5d ago17:48

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From a spectacular new 976-room Signia by Hilton headquarters hotel rising from the site of the former Georgia Dome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia World Congress Center itself, Atlanta's 200-acre Georgia World Congress Center Campus--the largest combined convention, sports and entertainment campus in North America…

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EventMobi Chief Bob Vaez on Its Run the World Acquisition 20:29

14d ago20:29

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EventMobi recently acquired virtual events platform Run the World, which held an astonishing 50,000 virtual events during the pandemic for heavy hitters such as Forbes, Meta, Amazon, the United Nations Development Programme and Harvard University. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with event management software company EventMobi founder and …

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Omni's Big Brand and Customer Experience Refresh, With Dan Surette 19:51

26d ago19:51

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Omni Hotels & Resorts has embarked on its first brand refresh in more than a decade, coinciding with an impressive growth phase that figures convention hotels large in the equation. Dan Surette, chief sales officer for Omni Hotels & Resorts, explains how the privately owned hotel company is placing a premium on the customer by working with global e…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Shimo Bids Adieu 16:04

26d ago16:04

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The meetings industry is losing a vast reservoir of institutional knowledge with the retirement of Christine "Shimo" Shimasaki, whose most recent position was managing director of 2SYNERGIZE, a Simpleview consulting company specializing on delivering intelligence to DMOs. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson caught up with Shimo shortly after the retire…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Hospitality Vet Dr. Lalia Rach Has the Prescription for Your Career Breakthrough 26:41

1M ago26:41

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Feeling boxed in and not recognized for your accomplishments? Lifelong hospitality industry veteran Dr. Lalia Rach has a prescription to help you manage your evolution within your profession, and in particular women executives and those climbing the organizational ladder. The author of Managing the Book on YOU!, who is also executive managing direc…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Sustainability Shines at Georgia World Congress Authority 18:56

1M ago18:56

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Georgia World Congress Authority (GWCA), which owns and operates Atlanta’s 200-acre Convention Campus, including the Georgia World Congress Center, prides itself on sustainability. From bee hives to its Intentional Gatherings program, launching the Making HERstory Tea for Women's History Month, career-building efforts for local youth and DEI and fo…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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ASAE 2023: Let's Put Events Risk Management Back on the Front Burner 14:25

1M ago14:25

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Like many of the leading issues that were top of mind until the pandemic sucked all the oxygen out of the room, in-person event risk management is once again being discussed as the industry ramps up to pre-pandemic levels and attendees are traveling for meetings. But while DEI and sustainability have regained their status as key industry concerns a…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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ASAE 2023: Thought Leader KiKi L'Italien Explores Key Issues Impacting the Association Segment 13:30

1M ago13:30

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KiKi L'Italien, CEO and host of Association Chat, an online community for the association industry, always calls it like she sees it, and her observations from ASAE 2023 are no exception. From association talent pipeline struggles and the impact of AI to what she believes is the curious lack of a hybrid component at "The Super Bowl of Meetings," L'…

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Helping Veterans Through Songwriting, With CreatiVets 9:44

2M ago9:44

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Non-profit organization CreatiVets helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries by teaming them with songwriters to share what are sometimes their most guarded experiences and emotions. Meetings Today got to experience the concept of this musical magic firsthand when it brought in CreatiVets to facilitate the wr…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Meetings Tech Educator Jim Spellos on (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Generative AI 21:55

3M ago21:55

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Curious about generative AI and its applications in the meetings industry...but didn't know to ask? Meetings technology expert educator Jim Spellos previews his upcoming webinar, "Everything You Need to Know About AI...But Didn't Know to Ask," on this disruptive technology and the benefits and risks of its use. While the ramifications--and possible…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Maritz Global Events' Amy Kramer on Disruptive New Meetings Tech 19:05

4M ago19:05

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Fresh from participating in Maritz Global Events' Innovation Lab at IMEX Frankfurt, Amy Kramer, innovation leader for the global events leader, discussed the "new language of events," which includes disruptive technology such as NFTs, the Metaverse and generative AI. How close are meeting and event planners to including these new technologies in th…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 10: Eric Knight & Ritch Esra of MUBUTV - Learning Who Your Audience Is, Finding Where They Are And Going After Them 1:44:10

4M ago1:44:10

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This week we are wrapping up season 5 with two amazing guests! I’m talking with Eric Knight & Ritch Esra of MUBUTV (Music Business Television) in Los Angeles, CA. These guys have a combined goldmine of knowledge and advice that covers the whole gambit of the music industry. Ritch worked at two record labels; A&M in radio promotion and Arista in A&R…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Cuisine Icon Wolfgang Puck on Event F&B Trends, the 25h Anniversary of Wolfgang Puck Catering and His Legacy 25:56

4M ago25:56

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Wolfgang Puck transformed the way Americans thought about cuisine and is the O.G. celebrity chef. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson asked Puck about his journey to become a entrepreneurial cuisine legend, the 25th anniversary of Wolfgang Puck Catering and what he believes his legacy will be. Along the way, the Austrian-born chef dishes out stories ab…

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Jolene Jang on Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Meetings Industry 29:58

4M ago29:58

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Leading Asian American inclusivity consultant Jolene Jang discusses the many facets of the Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and the challenges faced by this massive demographic in the meetings and events industry. From assimilation and the complexity and wide scope of the myriad AAPI cultures to safety issues and representation, Jang is …

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 9: Julie Klinger of The Christian Festival Association - How To Work Your Way Up In A Festival 39:24

4M ago39:24

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This week I’m talking with Julie Klinger who is the executive director of the Christian Festival Association. Julie oversees 25 festivals around the country. We are discussing what the CFA does, the importance of volunteers to make music festivals of any genre successful, how to start your own local festival and what artists who want to perform at …

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Meetings Today Podcast

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R.E.N. Meetings at Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel 39:17

4M ago39:17

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Meetings Today sat down with Eugene Blabey, director of event planning and operations at Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel, to discuss the unique ways in which the hotel infuses local culture into its offerings, welcomes guests to a "West of Zen" experience and provides top-tier meeting services through the R.E.N. Meetings program, offe…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 8: Brian Steckler - Deciding What Success Looks Like To You 1:33:16

4M ago1:33:16

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This week I’m talking with writer, producer and composer Brian Steckler in CA. Brian has made a successful career for himself producing albums, composing for sync and library production music with NBC, CBS, Netflix and more. Brian has won a Clio award for helping create the audio and star in one of the most famous Super Bowl ads of all time as a ce…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Taking Accessibility at Meetings and Events One Step Further, a Conversation with Cvent's Stephen Cutchins 29:02

4M ago29:02

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For Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) May 18, Meetings Today sat down with Stephen Cutchins, senior product manager-accessibility at Cvent, to discuss his work around driving accessibility in Cvent's meetings and events technology tools and raising awareness about accessibility across the meetings and events industry.…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 7: Richard Casper of CreatiVets - Writing Songs For Veterans 1:18:04

4M ago1:18:04

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This week I am talking with Richard Casper of CreatiVets in Nashville, TN. Richard is a military veteran that suffered a brain injury in the war and has since found healing through music. He co-founded the non-profit CreatiVets to help other veterans write songs with hit songwriters that help them communicate their thoughts and feelings to start th…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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The Z: DEIB and Generation Z, a Conversation with Alicia Jenelle 28:29

4M ago28:29

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As we move through 2023 with the mindset of making meetings and events industry trends a long-term reality, Alicia Jenelle, a multi-hyphenate professional and international experiential design expert from Toronto, shares how to push the DEIB conversation one step forward.By Meetings Today

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 6: Adam Taylor of APM Music - Success Is Based On The Quality Of Music 1:01:07

5M ago1:01:07

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This week I’m talking with Adam Taylor, president of APM Music. APM is the world's leading creative music house and production music library. With placements in network tv, Netflix and Disney + to tons of blockbuster films, it’s no wonder APM is at the forefront of the sync and music production library world. Crazy thing about Adam, he has no music…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 5: Rehya Stevens - Don’t Abandon Your Authenticity 1:26:55

5M ago1:26:55

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This week I’m talking with Rehya Stevens. Rehya is a very successful indie pop artist who also makes a great living in the sync world. She’s had placements on Lifetime, Peacock, Disney +, ABC, Hallmark and more, plus, multiple commercial ads. We are discussing filling a hole needed in the sync industry with Christmas music, how to reach out to outl…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 4: Goldpine - Starting Over 1:07:48

5M ago1:07:48

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This week I am talking with Benjamin and Kassie Wilson of the Americana duo Goldpine. Formerly called My One and Only, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, raucous, and relevant all wrapped into one package as they tour the U.S. playing for audiences large and small. We are discussing changing band names and how it affects you, starting over from an audie…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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DEI Update: Meetings Diversity Leaders Greg DeShields and Sheila Alexander-Reid Share Their Perspectives 26:40

5M ago26:40

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DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, is an unstoppable force in the meetings and tourism industry and beyond. Meetings Today touched base with two leading DEI proponents, Greg DeShields, executive director of Tourism Diversity Matters, and Sheila Alexander-Reid, executive director diversity for PHL Diversity (a division of the Philadelphia CVB)…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 3: Doug Gould of Worship MD - Starting From The Bottom Of The Barrel 1:08:48

5M ago1:08:48

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This week I am talking with Doug Gould of Worship MD. Doug is tech consultant who works with venues all over the country, helping train them in running their sound equipment and getting the best sound out of their gear and room. He specializes in working with houses of worship and getting sound teams and worship teams to work together and create th…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 2: Mac Powell - Dissatisfied Contentment 31:28

5M ago31:28

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This week I am talking with recording artist Mac Powell live from Lifest Music City just outside of Nashville, TN. Mac is best known as the frontman for the Christian rock band Third Day who released 13 albums in 21 years and received 4 Grammy Awards and 25 Dove Awards. He has been building his solo career over the past few years and is not shy to …

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Meetings Today Podcast

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IACC CEO Mark Cooper on the Resurgence of the Conference Center Segment 15:09

6M ago15:09

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As the leader of the association representing major conference centers in Europe and North America, IACC CEO Mark Cooper is in a unique position to gauge the recovery of the segment, which was hit especially hard by the pandemic. How is the conference center segment currently faring? How are corporations using these facilities to gather a workforce…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 5 - Episode 1: Ghostwriter Music - The # 1 Rule Of Writing Movie Trailer Music 1:35:33

6M ago1:35:33

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This week I’m talking with Chris Bragg and Travis Michaud of Ghostwriter Music here in Nashville and in L.A. Ghostwriter is one of the most sought after companies that creates exciting and emotional music put to the trailers we love to watch when anticipating the release of a new tv show or movie coming to theaters. Their music has been used in tra…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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True Aloha: Meet Hawai'i's John Reyes Shares How Hawai'i's Tourism Is Guided and Guarded by Its Culture 25:03

6M ago25:03

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In some respect, the pandemic allowed the islands of Hawai'i to heal, as mass tourism came to a halt. The break only solidified the realization—long held by many Native Hawai'ians—that it is paramount for the unique culture of the islands to be understood, and respected, by visitors. John G. Reyes, senior vice president and chief MCI sales officer …

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"Brave Wilderness" Host Coyote Peterson on His Home Range of Columbus, Ohio 18:16

6M ago18:16

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While millions know Coyote Peterson as the guy who gets stung and bitten by just about every animal under the sun in his YouTube hit Brave Wilderness–where his videos have been viewed more than 4.3 billion times worldwide–he's also a fan of his adopted hometown of Columbus, Ohio, headquarters of his media company. After meeting him during a familia…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Why Aren't Sustainability and Net Zero as Important in the U.S. as Europe? 20:50

6M ago20:50

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Major travel and meetings industry sustainability efforts such as the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative are a top priority in Europe, where the meetings industry is organizing to adopt stricter sustainability standards before governing bodies step in to enforce regulations. The sense of urgency seems to be a great deal less in North America, howeve…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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New ESPA President Denise Reid on DEI, New Member Acquisition–and a Show-Stopping 'Ave Maria' 26:09

6M ago26:09

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Denise Reid, new president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA), shares how event service professionals are often on the front line of ensuring destination DEI for meetings and events, as well as her plans for ramping up the association following the pandemic upheaval, and also favors listeners with an amazing rendition of Ave Maria! A…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Visit San Antonio's Tyler Orwig on Southern Texas' Surging City 12:24

6M ago12:24

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San Antonio, already the seventh-largest city in the U.S., is on a population and development boom that has seen the recent opening of 10 hotels and approximately 70 restaurants in the last two years, along with a $2.5 billion expansion of San Antonio International Airport that will include a new terminal and a resulting spike in air lift. Meetings…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Why You Should Work with Greater Ontario CVB for Your California Planning Needs 10:38

7M ago10:38

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Taylor Smith has a conversation with Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Sales Arlette Garibay about Ontario, California’s newest meetings and events offerings, as well as the benefits of working with the Greater Ontario CVB. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Greater Ontario CVB.…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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From Prison to Harvard: Speaker Andre Norman Wows Crowds With an Inspirational Keynote 6:27

7M ago6:27

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Speaker Andre Norman stirred the crowd at SITE Global Conference 2023 in Manhattan with a gritty story of determination and redemption that will lift anyone, no matter what background they came from. Norman relayed his incredible journey of being raised in poverty by a single mom with five brothers and sisters and serving 14 years in prison before …

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Maritz Global Events' Rachel Riggs Talks Sustainability Trends, From SITE Global Conference 11:07

7M ago11:07

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Since accepting a full-time position leading the sustainability efforts of one of the most influential meetings, events and incentives travel powerhouses in the world, Maritz Global Events, Rachel Riggs is in a key position to affect change as the hospitality industry comes under intense pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. We caught up with Ra…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Association Prof Willis Turner Shares How ChatGPT Will Impact the Meetings Industry 15:08

7M ago15:08

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Association meetings veteran Willis Turner shares how the new AI technology ChatGPT will revolutionize the meetings and events industry. Is your job safe? Depends on how fast you adapt. Turner recently published The Power of ChatGPT: How to Put ChatGPT to Work for You, available on Amazon and via his website, www.oldclayburn.com, and also is the fo…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Epic Rock 'n' Roll and More: Discover Lancaster's Edward Harris on the Many Unexpected Lures of PA Dutch Country 17:51

8M ago17:51

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From the mammoth stage production facilities at Rock Lititz, where top acts such as Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Rihanna and Justin Bieber tighten up their stage show before tours, to excellent teambuilding opportunities and the simple pleasures of the Amish way of life, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offers up surprising lures for meetings groups. Discover…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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What Fast-Growing Reno Tahoe Can Offer Meetings and Events 19:34

8M ago19:34

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The Reno Tahoe area of northern Nevada is easy to get to, easy to navigate once you're on the ground, and is easy to love for meetings and events. Thanks to an economic boom, new and refreshed venues, and a plethora of outdoor activities, Reno Tahoe is catching the attention of people around the country to work, live and play there. Just what can t…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson II on the Role of DMOs on DEI 10:29

8M ago10:29

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In the run-up to his keynote address at Event Service Professionals Association’s 2023 annual conference, meetings industry leader and DEI champion Elliott L. Ferguson II, president and CEO of Destination DC, explains why DMOs and event service professionals are key partners in ensuring meetings and events are living up to their promises of deliver…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Experience Columbus CEO Brian Ross on Its 2023 PCMA Convening Leaders Triumph 10:45

8M ago10:45

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PCMA Convening Leaders held its 2023 edition in Columbus, Ohio, a destination that unveiled many surprises to attendees who enjoyed its booming restaurant scene, thriving arts and entertainment districts and the many facets of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Did you know that Columbus is the largest city in Ohio and the 14th largest in the …

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Visit Orlando's Casandra Matej Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2023, From PCMA Convening Leaders 6:37

8M ago6:37

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What's new and coming online in the perennial popular Central Florida destination of Orlando? From major new hotel and attractions openings and renovations to group activity options, and the hugely anticipated Brightline high-speed rail line connecting Orlando and Miami, there's a wealth of updates to share. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Howard Givner on the PCMA Acquisition of ELI and the Future of Meetings Education 9:03

8M ago9:03

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Perhaps the biggest news at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 was the association's acquisition of Event Leadership Institute, a major player in the meetings and conventions education space. ELI founder Howard Givner, now senior vice president of knowledge and innovation for PCMA, sits down with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson to discuss the details of t…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh on Industry Trends, From PCMA Convening Leaders 14:22

8M ago14:22

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How is the meetings and events faring as the worst of the pandemic seems to be in the past, and where are we headed as new headwinds confront the industry? Maritz Holdings and Maritz Group President & CEO David Peckinpaugh shares his insight as the leader of the global MICE powerhouse. Also: What's new inside Maritz, from DEI and sustainability to …

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 4 - Episode 10: Galen Crew - The Pioneer Feeling 1:08:00

9M ago1:08:00

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This week we end season 4 with recording artist, producer, and songwriter Galen Crew in Nashville, TN. Galen’s music is known for its dream-like quality which often features deep yet whimsical themes and seems to emanate from a different world. He is a huge fan of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and other fantasy writers and if you imagine the mysterious Grimm…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 4 - Episode 9: Peder Eide - Being A Product Of Great People 30:55

9M ago30:55

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This week I’m talking with Peder Eide from Lifest 2022. Peder has been the main stage host at Lifest for over 20 years as well as a successful independent artist. We are discussing what it takes to be a host/emcee for music festivals, how to interact with an audience and having venues to trust you to bring what they need. Sponsors: Edenbrooke Produ…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 4 - Episode 8: Dante Bowe - Know Your Core Values 33:10

10M ago33:10

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This week I’m talking with five-time GRAMMY Nominated and platinum-selling songwriter and recording artist Dante Bowe at Lifest 2022. Dante made history as the first artist to have the greatest number of simultaneous GRAMMY nominations in both Gospel & Christian genres with 3 solo and 2 group award nominations for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. We …

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 4 - Episode 7: Rebecca St. James - Don’t Buy Into Your Publicity 33:00

10M ago33:00

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This week I’m talking with Rebecca St. James at Lifest 2022. Rebecca is a GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker and among the most defining artists in Christian music history. She also comes from a family that is firmly rooted in the music business, with a father who is a successful manager and brothers who make up the duo…

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YOU CAN Make a Living In The Music Industry Podcast

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Season 4 - Episode 6: Matt Roberts & Joe Piver - A Beautiful Chaotic Mess 33:57

10M ago33:57

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This week I’m talk with Matt Roberts and Joe Piver from Jeff Roberts & Associates in Nashville, TN. JRA is a booking agency that works with some of the biggest names in Christian music including We The Kingdom, For King and Country and Skillet as well as breakout artists Anne Wilson, Katy Nicole, CAIN and many more. We are discussing the process of…

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Meetings Today Podcast

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San Diego Bolsters Brainpower for Meetings 7:13

10M ago7:13

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Sun, fun and a convention district seemingly made for meetings make San Diego a popular destination for business events, but the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) believes brainpower—such as its emerging biotech industry—needs to be added to that list. We sat down with the SDTA’s Kavin Schieferdecker to explore this SoCal standout’s new promotiona…

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