Ctrl+Alt+Event: Navigating the Future of Events with Practical Insights, and Real Solutions We're not just talking tech; we're showcasing practical examples and delivering real solutions for the events industry. Join us live, each week on Tuesdays at 3PM GMT on LinkedIn. Get ready for predictions backed by real-world scenarios, live Q&A solving your challenges, and a visual treat of data insights.
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Discussing the highs and lows of event management and event technology. Listeners should expect tips on the many aspects of creating and managing events, conferences, summits, association events and tradeshows. This podcast is brought to you by PheedLoop, a market leading event management technology platform. Look for articles and blog posts at: https://pheedloop.com/blog
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Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing emotion, engagement, & tech for successful events (with Clare Forestier)
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You can’t expect your event participants to be engaged if you don’t bake the right triggers and tools within your planning and agenda. Most event professionals spend a lot of time: ⏱️ deciding on relevant topics ⏱️ securing sponsors ⏱️ landing hotshot speakers ⏱️ booking the venue ⏱️ organzing F&B, AV, etc. However, when it comes to engagement stra…
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Hybrid Harmony: Blending AV Tech for Mixed-Format Events (with Brian Monahan)
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If you want a better event experience for your attendees in 2024, you can’t get away with only in-person events. Why? Without the right mix of formats, you won’t be able to: ❌ Meet the new expectations of your attendees ❌ Collect more actionable data points ❌ Improve your cost efficiency ❌ Become more sustainable ❌ Reach a wider audience ❌ Have mor…
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Small Details Matter: Fine-Tuning Your Events, Tech and Behavioral Insights (with Ade Allenby)
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When it comes to integration and automation in your events, 1 wrong decision can break everything. 😈 After all, the event devil is in the (small) details… And the “small” mistakes are typically the result of not looking at the bigger picture. To help you zoom out, fine-tune, and set your events up for success, Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren hav…
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Great Expectations: A Show for Show Professionals
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Industry events should be the golden standard for other events and organizers, but more often, that’s not the case. Think about it. If we don’t walk the talk, then how can we expect others to do it? ;) So, how can we set the bar higher? In this episode, Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren will dive deeper into: ✅ The importance of having high-qualit…
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Welcome to the first-ever Live Event Tech Stack Assessment! In this new series, Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren will assess the tech stack of 3 different event organizers and give them actionable advice on how to improve them to reach their event goals We'll discuss: ✅ How to transform general wishes into measurable goals ✅ How to find opportuni…
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From AI to Zapier: Essential Event Tech Terms for Eventprofs
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The dynamic duo is back for the next episode! 🚀 Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren are about to help you take the lead in the industry by providing you with all the foundational knowledge you need regarding event tech. If you’ve ever wondered: 🤔 What are the most essential Event Tech Terms all event profs need to know? 🤔 What do these terms mean, a…
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Get ready for the dynamic duo - Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren - as they kick off the first episode of "Ctrl+Alt+Event" on the intersection of Events, Marketing, Data, AI & Technology! "Ctrl+Alt+Event" is not just a keyboard shortcut; it's our way of taking control of the world of events. We're here to Ctrl the narrative, Alt-ernate perspective…
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How to Shape the Future of Sustainable Events ft. Michael Beckerman from CREtech
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In this episode of the "Where People Meet Podcast," we are joined by Michael Beckerman, a pioneer in the commercial real estate technology and sustainability sector, to discuss the dynamic intersection of technology, sustainability, and the events industry. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building Beckerman Public Relations into on…
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How to Navigate Event Trends and Budget Realities in the Association Industry ft. Danielle Lamothe from CSAE
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In this episode of the "Where People Meet Podcast," we’re joined by Danielle Lamothe, Vice President of Learning and Innovation at the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE). With a remarkable background in the association and membership industry, Danielle delves into the challenges and strategies faced by associations in the ever-changi…
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How to Captivate an Audience as an Events Emcee ft. Kraig Kleeman from Kraig Kleeman Live!
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Kraig Kleeman, founder and originator of Kraig Kleeman Live! and Rock The C-Suite. Kraig brings a wealth of experience to the podcast as an established showrunner for events like The World Leaders Forum and has shared the stage with influential figures like George W. Bush and Tony…
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Strategies for Charities, Associations and NFPs to Grow Their Revenues and Expand Their Impact ft. Ed Byers from CANRev Collective
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Edward Byers, Founder and President of CANRev Collaborative, a proudly-Canadian agency that helps not-for-profits and associations find and execute on real strategies to grow their revenue so they can increase their impact. At the same time, Edward lends his skills to the Canadian…
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How to Foster a Community of Corporate Event Planners ft. Jason Koop from Canadian Special Events Media Group (CSE Live)
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Jason Koop from CSE Media Group. Jason is a writer, influencer, fan of Canadian event experiences, and the VP of Business Development with Canadian Special Events. After more than 15 years in the apparel industry managing accounts for some of the world’s largest designers like Cal…
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How to Select the Best Event Management Solution for Your Next Event ft. Merijn van Buuren from Event Mender
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Merijn van Buuren, Founder & CEO of Event Mender. Event Mender is an online marketplace simplifying the search for event management solutions, which allows event planners to easily compare and select the best event solutions on the market. Merijn starts off by sharing his backgrou…
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How Association Management Companies Can Help You Run A Profitable Association ft. Carly Silberstein
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Carly Silberstein, CEO and driving force behind Redstone Agency, Canada’s fastest-growing event and association management company. She’s a devoted entrepreneur, passionate about developing meaningful and impactful relationships. Before launching Redstone, Carly led marketing and …
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How to Grow Your Association's Membership ft. Maneesha Manges from HighRoad Solutions
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Maneesha Manges, Chief Experience Officer at HighRoad Solutions, a technology enablement company that helps associations to leverage tech-enabled marketing, membership recruitment, and retention solutions to grow their organization. Maneesha brings a wealth of expertise to the tab…
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Mastering Your Communication Skills as an Events Professional ft. Jason Thomson
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Jason Thomson, Founder and CEO of SpeakUp Get Results, a next-gen consulting agency that helps clients develop the skills that make every presentation, talk, pitch, panel and conversation the very best of their career with coaching, workshops, keynotes, masterclasses and more! For…
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Future of the Events Industry ft. Shawn Cheng from DAHLIA+Agency
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Shawn Cheng, a proud advocate of event professionals across the globe and regularly featured as one of the leaders in our industry. Shawn has amassed numerous awards over the years. He currently lends his ever expanding skill set to the DAHLA+ Agency as their Senior Strategist of …
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Maximizing Networking at Your Next In-Person & Hybrid Event ft. Matthijs Otto from NetworkTables
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Matthijs Otto, Founder and CEO of NetworkTables, a web-based software solution that helps event organizers maximize networking opportunities at their in-person, hybrid and virtual events. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, NetworkTables helps attendees meet the right people at event…
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Unlocking the True Potential of Your Career as an Event Professional ft. Connie Cay-Santos
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Connie Cay-Santos, Founder and CEO of CAY VII INC, a rapidly growing event production agency operating out of Richmond Hill, Canada. In addition to her role as an entrepreneur, Connie lends her expertise to Quest Audio Visual as their Director of Engagement Strategies and she’s al…
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Accounting for the Varying Needs of Different Stakeholders When Developing Your Event Strategy ft. Pilar Vigil
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Pilar Vigil, Manager of Trade Shows and Conferences at Alkermes in Boston, with over 20 years of experience in trade projects and logistical management for planning trade shows, conferences, meetings and corporate events in the US, Europe and Asia. Pilar has an incredibly impressi…
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Maximizing Accessibility & Inclusivity at Your Next Event ft. Giovanni Galvez
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Giovanni Galvez, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at SyncWords, one of the world's top-rated captioning and translation services for in-person, hybrid and virtual events. At SyncWords, Giovanni oversees all marketing and communications programs, including brand …
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Lessons from an Entrepreneur - How to Apply an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Your Event Strategy ft. Alex Bickers from Reveal Events Group
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Alex Bickers, President and Creative Director of Reveal Events Group, one of Canada’s top-rated corporate event management companies. Alex is an award-winning event producer and creative consultant, driven by creating the best experience for his clients, team, and audience. Alex h…
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The Importance of Promoting Gender Equality & DEI in Tech ft. Lisa Hudson from WomenHack
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Lisa Hudson, Director of Global Events at WomenHack! WomenHack is an incredible initiative that works to promote gender equality in the tech industry by connecting talented female candidates to companies committed to promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) in the workpla…
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Implementing Experiential Marketing in Your Events Strategy ft Drift's Sara Lieber
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Sara Lieber, Event Marketing Manager at Drift, the leading customer conversation tool for conversational marketing, sales and service. Drift’s mission of going beyond a technology company to being a connection company is one that resonates with us deeply, so much so that we employ…
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The Scalability of Event Technology ft. Bloomberg's RJ Crowder-Schaefer
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by RJ Crowder-Schaefer, Head of Event Technology & Product at Bloomberg. In his current role, RJ directs a global team of digital event technicians, QA specialists, product and project managers to oversee an event tech stack responsible for the execution of over 3,000 events annually…
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How An Event Production Agency Can Help You Level Up Your Event Strategy ft. Kyle Kocinski
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Kyle Kocinski, Implementation Manager at Endless Events, one of the leading event production companies in the United States. Endless Events specializes in event production, event technology, event creative and event strategy to create the perfect equation for their clients’ events…
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The Importance of Identifying Your 'Why' When Planning Your Next Event ft. MIke Allton
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Mike Allton, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Agorapulse, the #1 rated tool for social media managers to dominate their company’s social media strategy by managing inboxes, publishing, reporting, monitoring, and team collaboration, all in one easy-to-use yet extremely powerful to…
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How to Run More Sustainable and Socially Responsible Events ft. Samantha Rohman
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Samantha Rohman, Director of Events at Pendo, a product-analytics app that helps software companies develop product-led digital experiences that their users love by painting a complete picture of how their products are being used. Samantha is a passionate, positive, and award-winn…
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How to Make Giving Back a Central Point of Your Organization’s Events Strategy ft. Lindsay Carroll
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The ‘Where People Meet’ podcast is back again with a brand new look and feel! Thanks to Riverside.fm, we are taking our audio and video quality up a notch by introducing a new layout where you, the audience, are able to see our podcast host and guest at the same time on one screen! In this newly-refreshed version of the podcast, we are joined by Li…
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How to Utilize LinkedIn to Become The Best Events Professional Possible ft. Leanne Calderwood
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In this episode of the Where People Meet podcast, we are joined by Leanne Calderwood, who is an entrepreneur, thought-leader, and events expert helping event professionals find their voice and develop their own personal branding through LinkedIn and content creation. Leanne serves her community by providing informative blog posts, videos, online co…
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State of Mental Health in the Meetings and Events Industry ft. Janice Cardinale
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ Podcast, we are joined by the outstanding Janice Cardinale, who is an accomplished entrepreneur, respected leader, and influencer in the Meetings and Events industry. She is an Associate Editor for CSE Magazine, Content Writer for MPI Global and United Colours of Design, and the Board Chair for Seneca Coll…
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How to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Your Next Event ft. Tika Woolley
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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Tika Woolley, who is a Senior Manager at SalonCentric of L’Oreal USA. Tika is an influential thought leader and business advisor, with a particular passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and how to promote DEI at events. With a number of awards and achievements under he…
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How to Utilize Event Tech to Level Up Your Next Event ft. Corbin Ball
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In this debut episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we decided to kick things off by bringing on an incredibly special guest who is considered to be one of the pioneers in the worldwide meetings and events industry. In 1997, Corbin Ball left his career as Head of Conference Operations at SPIE (the International Society for Optical Engineering…
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