#eventicons - Meet The Icons Of The Events Industry (audio)

It’s wedding season and event planners know that planning a wedding can be especially challenging. We’ve got two amazing icons on our panel today to answer all of your questions on this hot topic! Sasha Souza (Event Designer, Influencer, Wedding Planner & Event Industry Mentor, Sasha Souza Events) and Kathy Piech-Lukas (President and Lead Event Designer, Your Dream Day, LLC). These ladies are experts at creating weddings to remember! Some topics our guests address in this episode include: current trends, crazy client requests, and how to handle the unexpected. You don’t want to miss this. We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes

Think you know all there is to know about virtual reality for events? We bet we can surprise you! On today’s episode, we are featuring ICONIC experts on our panel including Adam Amaral (Owner and Director) and Glenn Snyder (Co-Owner and Partner) of Master of Shapes, and Stephen Kae (VP of Marketing) of Notion Theory. These guys know everything there is to know about using virtual reality for events. What a panel! These guys are here to answer all of your questions about utilizing virtual reality (VR) in an impactful way. They’ll even be looking into the crystal ball and sharing what they foresee as next in this exciting area. So much information! You can’t miss this. Tune in and check it out! We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own que

Anyone in events knows that in order to stay busy, you have to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest technology. Augmented reality (AR) is one of these areas that you need to know about! Holograms at events is something that is definitely current and cutting-edge. Today, we are joined by the ICONIC Ashley Crowder of VNTANA, and she is going to be sharing her knowledge and experience with us. VNTANA’s social augmented reality technology creates shareable group experiences by placing the digital in the real world. Ashley will be explaining what AR is and how it can be used to create bigger and better events. She’ll also discuss holograms at events, specifically, and she will share with us how VNTANA collaborated with Microsoft to introduce the HOLLAGRAM: The first interactive and social media integrated hologram system! You NEED to know about this! We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned

Security is at the TOP of everyone’s list of concerns these days and events are no exception. Not only do you want to keep your guests safe, but App security is also a consideration, and we have some ICONIC experts on hand today to answer all of your questions. Our panelists are Jay Tokosch (CEO) and Jon Johnson (CTO) of Core-Apps! Jay and Jon will be addressing questions about why tech security is a concern for event planners, what precautions can, and should, be taken, and what you should do when a breach happens. This episode is packed with information you need now! Also, keep up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LI

Everyone could be a little smarter when it comes to planning events. There’s always room to grow. In this week’s episode we’re learning from Marin Bright of Smart Meetings. Marin is here to share her experience and expertise so that we can all plan smart meetings! She’ll be discussing how her business is impacting the meeting and events industry, how they stay on the cutting edge of reporting on the latest technology and the coolest events in the industry, and she’ll share all about Smart Meetings 360. Don’t miss out! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch

Our hosts have taken over! Will Curran of Endless Events, Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, and Laura Lopez of Social Tables are live and taking your questions. This will be a potpourri episode with lots of varied content and information. Our co-hosts will be discussing current events like the disastrous Fyre Festival; amazing events they have attended or are looking forward to attending this year; and who they’d like to see guest host on the show in the future! We are VERY excited to announce the launch of #EventIcons on iTunes! This is something we have been working on and we are finally there. Check us out and don’t forget to leave a RAVE REVIEW if you love what we do: HERE Leaving a review auto-enters you for a prize! We have LOTS of resources to share with you in this episode. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t y

We are constantly getting asked a variety of questions around content and a lot of you are asking, how can you get the most from your presenters? Well this week’s episode is for you! Our ICONIC panelists are Thom Singer (Professional Speaker) and Melyssa Wolf (Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC.). We’ll be discussing this topic from both sides. Melyssa will share her insights and tips from her perspective – the hiring employer; and Thom will share his thoughts and suggestions from his perspective – the presenter/speaker. We’re covering all the bases! Our guests will be offering information on things to look for and things to avoid when hiring presenters. Cross-promotional marketing is a valuable marketing channel for events. We’ll discuss how event professionals can best leverage this to their advantage. This episode is packed with information you NEED to know! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were

We’ve got him! Brandt Krueger has joined our #EventIcons team and we couldn’t be happier to have him on board! Brandt is not only an educator with the Event Leadership Institute (ELI) and a sought-after consultant, he is also a master of all things AV. His unique perspective and experience in the industry make him a true #EventIcon. Brandt is sharing his thoughts with us about #EventIcons, as well as his expertise and knowledge of all things AV. He’ll offer tips for fledgling event business owners, and share with us where he hopes to be in his own business by the end of 2017. You can’t miss this show! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your q

This week, Nick Borelli returns as our esteemed guest panelist and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the myth. He’s sharing his personal experience and insights, as well as advice for those who are just getting started in this industry. We always look forward to having the opportunity to bring your questions to the experts, and today is a true treat! Nick shares with us how he got his start in the industry, as well as an incredible list of his favorite books, links, articles, etc. This is an episode not to be missed! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! F

On today’s episode of #EventIcons, we are joined by Brad Langley, Vice President of Global Third Party Markets at etouches! This episode is packed with information you can’t afford to miss! Recently, they acquired Loopd and Brad will be sharing with us about what this means for the future of etouches. One of the things that etouches allows users to do is to access ROI in real-time. We’ll talk a bit about how this can positively affect your events and audience engagement. And because we all want to stay on top of trends, we’ll also be discussing what event planners should be aware of in 2017. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below for some awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our ic

How do you score your show? We’re going to tell you how! This week our ICONIC guest panelist is Dan Sherman of HIP Network. He is joining us to answer your questions about effective scoring and what those numbers mean to you. This is your chance to learn how to take a closer look at the data from your events, interpret that data better, and grow your business! “This Company Just Won The First-Ever Shark Tank For Event Technology” by PCMA. As new event technologies debut on a daily basis, plenty of meeting professionals are struggling to keep up with the wave of new apps, new data collection tools and new project management solutions. On Tuesday, January 10 at Convening Leaders in Austin, Texas, PCMA put some of the rising tools to the test in the organization’s first-ever Tech Pitch competition, a pitch contest that felt like an episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Dan Sherman, Founder and CEO of HIP Network, offered a simple comparison of ShowScore: CARFAX. Just as drivers can review reports of a vehicle’s histor

This week we’re talking Hotel Marketing Done Right. Everything you need to know about how hotels market events successfully. Our ICONIC guest panelists are David Dvorak and Doug Melinn of Cendyn. We are excited to have them on the show and have lots of questions to ask. What does Cendyn do? Why is there a need for technology at hotels? How can planners utilize technology to plan better events at hotels? David and Doug will be answering these questions and more! They’ll be sharing their insights and expertise, as well as current trends that they are seeing. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below for some awesome insider favorites that were mentioned today! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! Follow our iconic gue

What I Learned Interviewing Over 300 EventProfs – The ICONIC Silvia Pellegrini, VLogger and Managing Director of Events Uncovered TV, is joining us today! In this episode, Silvia explains how she got involved in events and how she began #EventsUncovered. She also discusses some of the things that have stood out over the years in her 300+ interviews. (technology, trends, apps, holograms, etc.) Silvia’s best piece of advice is to “be yourself and be authentic”! “You are enough.” Perfection is not a requirement. This is an encouraging and uplifting episode you can’t afford to miss! If you’ve ever considered starting your own vlog, this episode will give you some great information and tips about how to get started. This is one ICONIC young lady with a LOT of information and experience to share. We are thrilled to have her featured on this episode! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below for some awesome insider favorites that were mentioned today! You’re watching this recording of our episode h

We have the Experts In Event Tech, TechsyTalk! This week we are joined by Liz King and Ed Wagaba of TechsyTalk and we can’t wait to hear what they have to say! We’ll be learning how TechsyTalk came to be and how they have managed to grow it into the epic tech resource for event planners that it is today. Liz and Ed will also be sharing information about the TechsyTalk LIVE Conference, what sets it apart from other conferences, and why it is not to be missed! These experts in event tech will share their favorite tech with us and where they see event tech heading in the near future. This is a super exciting episode and one you can’t afford to miss. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below for some awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for

What is the International Live Events Association? This week our iconic guest panelists are Judy Brillhart, the Director of Catering and Events at Sheraton Commander Hotel, and Jodi Collen, who is the Director of Event & Conference Planning at Augsberg College. Our topic is the International Live Events Association (ILEA), and these ladies will be answering all of your questions about ILEA’s mission and vision, and how they are contributing to the events industry. They’ll be explaining why being a part of an association like this is important, and they will also be talking about their annual event ILEA Live! and what sets it apart from other events. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about the International Live Events Association! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below for some awesome insider favorites! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now

Ever hear about a little thing called UBER? Well, they aren’t just an environmentally friendly way to get around the city. They also host some really amazing events! This week we are discussing Uber Events and how they are different. We are joined by the one-and-only Trevor Campbell, Marketing Manager, and this is a show not to be missed. Trevor will be discussing why events are important for Uber and what they accomplish for the organization. He will also be addressing the important role transportation has in an overall event experience. At Uber Events they strive to provide an enhanced customer experience and Trevor will be sharing how they do this. As always, he’ll also be sharing his personal favorite tips and resources, so, don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We w

This week we are featuring the LEGEND behind EventMB (Event Manager Blog), Julius Solaris, an Events Industry Speaker and Author Extraordinaire! Julius is known for disrupting the events industry and bringing #EventProfs together. Today, he’ll be sharing about his humble beginnings and how he grew EventMB to become one of the largest publications in the events industry. We’ll also discuss using data to create content that #EventProfs want to see. This is a very special episode and we hope you were able to join us in person! As always, don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where our guests share some of their favorite links and resources! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! Follow our iconic guests on Twitter:

Life Is Beautiful! This week we’re featuring a couple of awesome #EventIcons – Grant and Adam Mills – and they are here to give us a behind-the-scenes peek into Life Is Beautiful (named Best Music Festival of 2016 by @pollstarlive)! Life Is Beautiful is an annual music, culinary, art, and learning festival held in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Grant and Adam will be sharing how they got started, and how the Life Is Beautiful event began and has grown and expanded over the years. They’re going to share with us about how they have dealt with and overcome setbacks, how they reach out to engage the big names, and we’ll talk about the artists that are responsible for the amazing installations at the festival. Such an exciting episode! As always, don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where our guests have shared some of their favorite links and resources! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in

Know any healthy EventProfs? They seem to be a rare breed. Join us for this special episode when we discuss how we can increase their numbers in the wild. Our ICONIC guest panelists include Dr. Kim Bercovitz of x-bytes, Kelly Treadway of EventCurious, and Kelly Smink of Amusement Masters. They’ll be sharing their tips and practical tricks for finding time to take care of yourself and your audience/guests. Eating habits to avoid, setting achievable health goals, managing stress, finding a support system, and how to generally take better care of yourself! Also, don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where our guests have shared some of their favorite things that help them be Healthy EventProfs. You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We

Diversity in Events is the topic of the day and we are really looking forward to getting into it! Our ICONIC guest panelists include Audrey Gallien, Marketing Director of Catalyst, and Carson Edwards, Jr., Global Sales Account Executive of Marriott International. What is diversity? Why is diversity in events so important? Not only will we be tackling this challenging topic head-on, but our guests will be lending their experience, and sharing their insight, on how we can all incorporate diversity into our businesses and events. We couldn’t be more excited about this week’s guests and this very important topic. You don’t want to miss this! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live and participate? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Audrey Gallien Carson Edwards, Jr. Will Curran Epic res