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Anyone can churn anything. Each week, learn how to churn something new and novel, from credit card & bank bonuses to churning FIRE, cellphones, award programs, travel hacks, even cars. Decades of churning experience packed into short, easy-to-follow episodes you can use right now to live a more financially independent life.
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In this episode we have a discussion with Rick Peters, President of Odenza Marketing Group, and Pav Sangha, Vice President of Marketing for Odenza, regarding the Automotive Industry and travel incentives. We specifically touch on how travel incentives came about and have been used over the years to boost sales and help dealers stand out from their competitors.
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Needing to plan an incredible incentive program for your company? Not sure where to start? Listen in as Kip Lambert, Chief Marketing Officer at Destinations, Inc., lays out the formula for an E.P.I.C. corporate travel event with the best travel gurus in the industry. As a third-generation incentive travel expert with 20 years in the industry, Kip is on a mission to connect you with the most inspiring travel partners from around the globe, people who specialize in creating unforgettable group ...
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'MICE Conversations' is a podcast for people who work in travel, specifically Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Events, aka MICE. If you work in the MICE space, be it as a PCO (professional conference organiser), event planner, a Convention Bureau, conference hotel or at a TMC (travel management company), then you should enjoy MICE Conversations. This podcast is the audio version of MICE Conversations on YouTube. Playlist on the below link. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQKpBY ...
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Upon Arrival is for people creating unforgettable travel and event experiences for corporate clients. This community thrives on inspiration, ideas and strategies which are needed now more than ever through challenging times. The drivers for incentive travel are still strong and it’s just a matter of finding where the success stories are. Upon Arrival aims to uncover these stories to see how the strategists amongst us are learning new ways of doing things and even discovering new destinations ...
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The new GIBTM (Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings) podcast interviews with Paul Kennedy MBE, Group Exhibition Director, Meetings & Incentive Events, serve to explain why this unique event is imperative to the Gulf Region. The interviews explain what the event provides to the visitor, how to become a Hosted Buyer, outlines the Event Programme and describes why GIBTM is a vital event for everyone involved in the sector and takes a look at the key elements that makes this a billion dol ...
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New In Events is for everyone working in the Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Events sector. You may have recently got a job in this industry and you’re looking to learn from more experienced players. Or you may be a seasoned pro looking for new solutions, new ways of working and inspiration for how your events can evolve for the future. Whichever part of the global events industry you work in and no matter how long you’ve been one of us, you’ve come to the right place.
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Between the Sessions is the podcast for event and meeting planners. Whether you’re involved in planning events for 10 to 1000, for your association, company or organization, Between the Sessions is the premier show for the business events industry, with top insights, innovative solutions, forward-thinking content and inspiring ideas. Between the Sessions is the most relatable, inspiring, and supportive show for our industry. Join us for open conversations, tips and insights from industry lea ...
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Roz and Jason host the Own Your Eating podcast where they discuss nutrition, happiness, and being the best version of yourself. They regularly interview amazing people from high level athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs, influencers, and more. They are seeking to find the world's best donut. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ownyoureating/support
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I spoke with Logan from Aligned Incentives on how he went from a casual churner to co-founder of a multi-million dollar gift card reselling business. What's that like, and how does it happen? Can anyone do it? We cover everything, from the origins of his company to how he found his co-founders, to the value of local meetup groups and seminars, his …
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Results of last month's mealkit probe, new churning tools & apps, Pepper changes, hoarding vs cashing points, ideas for sitting cash, debit rewards & local credit unions 👽👉, Bank of America deep-dive, free Chick-fil-A, and much more! (08:22) - Credit Cards (21:21) - Brokerages (28:05) - Banks (39:42) - Discounts & Freebies (47:15) - Meal Kits (51:2…
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Part 2 of the Japanese Jail saga. In January of 2020, I was arrested in Tokyo and spent four days in Japanese jail. This is the story of what happened, told in words and photos. For photos, view the full shownotes online at thedailychurnpodcast.com (02:51) - The Police (10:00) - The Contract (14:15) - The Jail (18:11) - Meeting Yonban (26:37) - Bre…
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She's appeared on every episode of Season One as the voice that thanks everyone for listening but has never been formally introduced. In this bonus interview, IBTM World Exhibition Director, Claudia Hall discusses plans for this year's show, what the Welcome Party has in-store, drinking Rosé on the Côte d’Azur and how she got into the events indust…
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$750 Triple Cash, 120K Southwest & Ink bonuses, easier Amex incognito offers, Fidelity SPAXX hub accounts, Costco vs Vuori, Prime Day, Pepper & Kudos, Starbucks scams & wins, Marley Spoon 🪦, HelloFresh and much more! (02:29) - Credit Cards (22:30) - Banks & Brokerages (29:40) - Discounts & Freebies (41:59) - Meal Kits (45:34) - Final Tally --------…
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In January of 2020, I was arrested in Tokyo and spent four days in Japanese jail. This is the story of what happened, told in words and photos. (02:12) - The Snowboarding Trip (05:45) - The Accident (10:36) - The Father (18:13) - The Arrest (30:02) - The Interrogation (33:12) - The Lawyer ------------------ 📬 Join the free newsletter for show notes…
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Moviepass hacks, Resy Plat 15x offers, Kudos & Pepper coins, Robinhood $2K free margin, increased Upgrade and BofA bonuses, US Bank app-o-ramas, Paxlovid bots, free burgers & Starbucks, chicken pot pies and much more! (06:34) - Credit Cards (30:34) - Banks (32:58) - Brokerages (36:35) - Meal Kits (38:01) - Discounts & Freebies (58:21) - Final Tally…
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IACC’s European Director, Gail Tomlinson-Short discusses the key trends impacting how operators run their meeting venues in this episode of New In Events. Alistair Turner then discusses how Artificial Intelligence, the economy, and the four billion global voters heading to the ballot box will shape 2024. Plus, co-hosts Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook t…
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In episode seven of New In Events, Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook discuss AI, innovation and the tech supplier relationship with three event technology experts. Vok Dams CEO, Colja Dams explains how AI will change the planner’s role forever and how greater societal adoption of AI will drive live events as a more authentic and trustworthy form of marke…
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Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook catch up with ICCA President Marta Gomes to find out how her home city of Paris is gearing up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Marta also talks about the importance of advocacy to highlight and emphasise the events industry's relevance, and importance to global enablers, policymakers, industry stakeholde…
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US Bank quadfecta app-o-ramas, Amex 10x & Chase 7x dining bonuses, Robinhood 1% brokerage matches, free cellphone plans & $20 phones, Target Circle Card churns, Pepper YOLOs & Ibotta IPOs, new Wells Fargo & cashbackmonitor discoveries and much more! (01:39) - Podcasts (06:49) - Credit Cards (16:23) - Brokerages (18:34) - Banks (20:38) - Meal Kits (…
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Final installment of the Big Churn series, exploring how to better optimize your retirement portfolio for maximum growth & longterm sustainability, and why Target Date Funds can delay your retirement and leave you retiring with less. (09:42) - Basic Concept (15:51) - Post Retirement Glidepaths (31:32) - Pre Retirement Glidepaths (48:23) - How To Im…
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For World Earth Day, Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook chat with Shawna McKinley about her work documenting events in Canada that have been impacted by changing and unpredictable weather patterns. From her home in North Vancouver, Shawna advises a better understanding of event insurance policies, along with emergency preparedness and better crisis commun…
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Tips for pulling up Amex 250K Business Plat, Robinhood IRA transfers & WeBull comparison calcs, min spend ideas & 10x dining, new award travel tools, Pepper app deep dive, Marley Spoon mealkits, free burgers and much more! (02:16) - Travel News (09:23) - Brokerages (19:58) - Credit Cards (37:24) - Banks (39:00) - Meal Kits (41:45) - Discounts & Fre…
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For episode four, Mike Fletcher chats with ICE Strategy Director Anita Howard and ExCeL London’s Executive Director James Rees, while Paul Cook hears from Meet in Wales ambassador Dr Lee Parry. Dr Lee Parry, a biosciences lecturer at Cardiff University tells Paul about the unseen power of conferences and why he was in Barcelona to support Meet In W…
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Do you have friends or family who pay cash for flights? Are you manually searching and comparing award prices? This episode dives deep into my award booking workflow and compares new tools like PointsYeah and Seats.aero and why they have become an essential part of the process. (07:46) - My workflow (15:47) - Mastering domestic awards (20:39) - Tac…
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For episode three, hosts Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook go stateside to discuss incentive travel with the Incentive Research Foundation's President, Stephanie Harris. She starts by explaining some of the different roles that people enjoy when working in the incentive travel sector, before going on to talk about the findings of the annual Index - a glo…
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On today’s episode, Suzanne sits down with Greg O’Dell and Ken Gaber, the President of Venue Management and the President of OVG Hospitality, respectively, at Oak View Group. They touch on trending topics in the food and beverage space such as sustainability and healthier food options. The conversation then shifts to curating premium meeting experi…
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Massive Robinhood & WeBull transfer bonuses, new Amex 10x dining referrals, Hyatt Destination stealth devals, Marriott & Hilton FNC strategy, Target $50 coupons, increased Upgrade Savings bonus, Pepper 10% GC discounts, and much more! (02:38) - Travel News & Updates (17:30) - Banks (21:44) - Credit Cards (41:49) - Brokerages (51:16) - Meal Kits (53…
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For episode two of Season One, hosts Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook meet up with Fay Sharpe, Founder of the industry mentoring initiative, Fast Forward 15. With Fast Forward 15 now in its tenth year, Fay tells us why career development through structured mentoring schemes like hers is so important, no matter who you are and what stage of your career y…
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Located in Palm Beach County, 4ocean is an environmentally-conscious organization aiming to clean up oceans worldwide. Stephanie Bregman, the vice president of marketing at 4ocean, joins Kelly and Suzanne on today’s episode to talk about her company’s sustainable initiatives and how they’ve partnered with hotels to implement them. Stephanie also di…
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Welcome to New In Events, a podcast by IBTM. For this opening episode of Season One, hosts Mike Fletcher and Paul Cook visit Cvent's European headquarters to interview its Marketing Director for Europe, Felicia Asiedu on all things tech and audience engagement. We then cross over to the show floor of IBTM World 2023, which took place in Barcelona l…
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Deep dive into the current state of ANA award bookings, new alternatives from Japan Airlines, why Cathay Pacific is the best JAL partner, plus tips for booking. (04:02) - ANA 2024 Update (16:22) - New alternative: Japan Airlines (24:44) - Why Cathay Pacific is the best JAL partner (29:47) - More Cathay Pacific Benefits (32:25) - Cathay x JAL Bookin…
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The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, or SITE, is an association that provides networking and educational opportunities to those in the incentive meetings industry. Annette Gregg and Elizabeth Sage from SITE join Kelly and Suzanne on today’s episode to discuss trends affecting incentive travel programs. Listen in for insights on how SITE is …
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TMobile Keep & Switch shenanigans, better Capital One offers, Amex Platinum retention strategy, Robinhood unlimited 1% and 3% transfer matches, increased Upgrade and M1 referral bonuses, HelloFresh 75% mailers, and much more! (00:00) - January Update (05:15) - Credit Cards (23:47) - Brokerages (38:50) - Banks (44:01) - Cellphones (47:46) - Mealkits…
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December churning recap & 2023 earnings breakdown, plus a bonus recap of podcast listener & subscriber stats, along with a special announcement! (06:22) - Credit Cards (15:44) - Banks (21:55) - Brokerages (22:41) - Discounts & Freebies (27:58) - Final Tally (December) (29:07) - End of Year Tally (38:26) - Bonus: Podcast Recap 🤓 ------------------ 📬…
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Arts and Wellness work hand in hand together, and can also be a useful aspect of the meetings industry. Lauren Perry, the Associate Vice President Of Marketing and Cultural Tourism at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, and Bama Lutes Deal, a consultant for The Palm Health Foundation join us on today’s episode for a conversation on how arts…
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Deep dive into the fascinating world of Roth IRA loopholes for early retirement, tips for optimizing income to reduce taxes & maximize ACA benefits, plus common mistakes to avoid. (0:00) - Why Roth IRAs are amazing (7:38) - Roth IRA Basics (10:32) - Roth Conversion Ladders (25:10) - Common Pitfalls & Examples ------------------ 📬 Join the newslette…
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The Hilton West Palm Beach and nearby The Square mixed-use district have both undergone major renovations as they continue to deliver on the promise of being an “unconventional convention center” destination in the heart of West Palm Beach. Join Gopal Rajegowda, Partner at Related Companies and Derrick Steinour, Director of Sales and Marketing at H…
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Black Friday haul 😤, major Hyatt & Avis news, 190K Amex Biz Plat hacks, tips for Southwest recons, increased Venture X bonuses, Kona mini trip report, HelloFresh free box codes, ACA silver plan updates, and much more! (01:45) - News & Updates (ACA Silver Plans) (04:08) - Award Travel (Hyatt, Avis, Hawaii, Premier Collection) (09:42) - Discounts & F…
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Rory Archibald, the founder of New Intent, joins Between The Sessions for a conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability and how those principles impact the meetings industry. Rory also details the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and gives insights on how these different elements can be implemented in the meetings a…
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First in a multi-part series on churningFIRE, diving deep into early retirement hacks that make FIRE more attainable, and why having a churning mindset is particularly useful. (0:00) - Intro to churning healthcare (6:40) - How ACA actually works (9:57) - Health plan tiers (11:05) - Subsidy #1: Premium Tax Credit (18:17) - Subsidy #2: Cost Sharing R…
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In this episode of Between the Sessions, Suzanne Boyd and Kelly Cavers interview Aaron Menitoff, the co-CEO and co-founder of Boarderie, a company specializing in custom charcuterie boards. Aaron details the story of his business and the massive impact of their successful appearance on Shark Tank. He also shares some useful advice for event planner…
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Redcard churns are baack, new Capital One & Sapphire lounges, Southwest companion pass season, Amex incognito offers, Robinhood transfer bonuses, almost-free Netflix premium, CLEAR hacks, cheap Mario and much more! (00:59) - News (RedCard, Wyndham & Vacasa, C1 lounge, Sapphire lounge, BofA Day) (08:48) - Credit Cards (SW, Amex Gold & Plat, Biz Vent…
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Miguel Neves, editor-in-chief of Skift Meetings, joins Kelly Cavers on Between The Sessions to talk about his journey into the events industry and his current role at Skift Meetings. Miguel discusses key trends in business events and the evolution of bleisure travel. Tune in for insights on blended travel within the meetings industry and tips on ho…
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Where to find them and which ones to join, how taxes work, what a typical order flow looks like, plus risks and workarounds for avoiding common pitfalls 🤓 (02:58) - Basics of buying groups (04:33) - Why use buying groups (06:44) - Typical order flow (07:39) - Buying group taxes (11:59) - Which buying group to join (13:38) - Why BuyForMeRetail (18:0…
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Marin Bright, Founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, joins Between The Sessions to discuss her experience in the meetings industry. Marin talks about the annual Smart Women in Meetings Summit and the importance of celebrating women in the meetings industry. She also shares valuable insights and key takeaways for meetings industry professionals. Smart M…
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Airline status matches and Globalist hacks, new bonuses from Morgan Stanley & Chase Inks, BofA app-o-ramas, new iPhone 15 Pros, Rakuten mealkit moneymakers, burger crawls, free peloton water bottles, and much more! (01:43) - News (Prime day, Globalist hacks, Delta fiasco, Churning podcasts) (11:49) - Credit Cards (Brilliant, SW CP, MS Plat, BofA CC…
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George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, joins this episode of Between The Sessions to talk about sports event planning. Tune in for a look at key factors sports event organizers are looking for when sourcing events as well as some current trends and challenges in the industry. George also gives a preview of the…
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Ever wondered how to grow your podcast audience through LinkedIn? That's revealed in this episode. We also look at practical strategies to avoid being penalised by the platform's algorithms like clever link insertions, tagging, and photo post techniques. Plus, the power of polling and crafting compelling content. Finally, Danielle shares her wisdom…
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Deep-dive into the unique features that make Ally and Fidelity the best hub accounts for churning bank and brokerage bonuses. (3:54) - Ally $200 checking bonus (4:45) - Ally savings account (6:16) - Ally transfer limits & volume 🚀 (7:40) - Ally scheduling & automation (9:17) - Ally same-day ACH transfers (12:19) - Ally quirks (13:30) - Fidelity $10…
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On this episode, Suzanne Boyd and new co-host Kelly Cavers, Chief Sales Officer at Discover The Palm Beaches, sit down with Rosemarie Rossetti, a meetings industry disability inclusion expert. Rosemarie talks about how her personal experience in a wheelchair has informed her role as an accessibility consultant. Rosemarie also gives advice to meetin…
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Ready to revolutionise your LinkedIn approach and demystify the platform's algorithms? LinkedIn strategist and disruptor Danielle Fitzpatrick Clark continues to guide us through the maze of profile optimisation, unveiling strategies that turn your profile into a target audience-attracting magnet. She also shares advice on engagement tactics, how to…
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Can your LinkedIn profile serve you in much more powerful ways than just a virtual resume? What if you could turn it into a website or funnel? In this conversation with Danielle Fitzpatrick-Clark, a digital marketing maven and dream client attraction specialist, we unravel the key to transforming LinkedIn profiles into irresistible lead magnets. Da…
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Another blockbuster month, with bonuses from US Bank & MooMoo, new offers from Ally & Fidelity, CC spend from buying groups & Kroger, updates on Save, Chase ACH & I-Bonds, freebies from Amazon & Peloton, and much more! (00:34) - Intro (03:52) - Credit Cards (Marriot 5N, P3, CIP, BFMR) (13:33) - Banks (US Bank, Fidelity, Boss Money, Ally, Chase ACH,…
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Is it possible to get your marketing wrong by over-branding your event? And where are many event marketers getting the languaging wrong? Kraig Kleeman shares why the focus on product-centric language in branding needs to shift towards outcomes and creativity. This episode also learns from his insightful journey to becoming a $30 million entrepreneu…
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There's a fascinating connection between the arts and your events that can hold a transformative power. Imagine blending music, theatre, improv comedy, and dynamic choreography—turning ordinary corporate meetings into riveting, memorable experiences. This not only almost guarantees a memorable event, it also fortifies retention and amplifies learni…
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MJ Blythe, the Founder and CEO of The Above and Beyond Foundation, joins Between the Sessions to talk about impactful and meaningful ways that business events can leave a legacy in the communities they take place in, and on the people there – in the hospitality industry and attending the meeting. From her background in the meetings industry to how …
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Walkthrough of how the lucrative but confusing Kroger Fuel Points rewards program works, including tips for both casual and higher volume methods of maximizing the program. (00:34) - Kroger overview (06:28) - How the Fuel Points program works (10:37) - Casual shopper usage (13:57) - Higher volume usage ------------------ 📬 Join the newsletter for s…
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Sometimes we can stick to safe formulas while the rest of the world forges ahead with innovative ways for our events. Event producer Nathan Cassar believes this is what's happened to Sydney's Vivid Festival and other events that have not yielded the desired results for attendance, scoring wins for creativity or building community. But all is not lo…
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