Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:05:13 -0400 https://www.purplepass.com/learn/ en-us © 2026 The EventBuzz podcast yes 9847153b-7ce4-55d8-80b7-3282ec111045 Purplepass episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) event management, event planning, event marketing Purplepass https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wxlcamf64zh0f5ifv77lm5mluv95?.jpg https://www.purplepass.com/learn/ #53 - Building an influencer marketing strategy for events Is influencer marketing right for your event? Don't know where to start? What influencer is right for your brand? On this episode, our guest is an expert on all things influencer and brand marketing strategies, Katrina Xavier; founder of Blitz Marketing. 

]]> Is influencer marketing right for your event? Don't know where to start? What influencer is right for your brand? On this episode, our guest is an expert on all things influencer and brand marketing strategies, Katrina Xavier; founder of Blitz Marketing. 

]]> Katrina Xavier Buzzsprout-11670095 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1113 influencer marketing, brand strategies, building a brand, marketing 53 full false #52 - Building and growing a nonprofit Michelle Jewsbury, CEO and Founder of Unsilenced Voices, shares advice for nonprofit founders and those trying to start or build their organizations.  With tips on collaborations, sponsor relations, fundraising and more.   

Unsilenced Voices (UV) is a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in multiple countries using financial assistance, community education, and revolutionary blockchain technology.

]]> Michelle Jewsbury, CEO and Founder of Unsilenced Voices, shares advice for nonprofit founders and those trying to start or build their organizations.  With tips on collaborations, sponsor relations, fundraising and more.   

Unsilenced Voices (UV) is a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in multiple countries using financial assistance, community education, and revolutionary blockchain technology.

]]> Michelle Jewsbury Buzzsprout-11587399 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1437 Unsilenced Voices, nonprofits, effective fundraisers, fundraising, sponsors 52 full false #51 - A Discussion on Creating Accessible Events Award-winning speaker and advocate for mental health and invisible disabilities, Kristin Light, joins the show to help navigate mental illnesses and events. Topics include creating an accessible registration page, event website and marketing campaigns as well as different types of disabilities to consider. 

 

]]> Award-winning speaker and advocate for mental health and invisible disabilities, Kristin Light, joins the show to help navigate mental illnesses and events. Topics include creating an accessible registration page, event website and marketing campaigns as well as different types of disabilities to consider. 

 

]]> Kristin Light Buzzsprout-11537595 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1286 accessible events, accessibility, mental health, mental illness, invisible disabilities 51 full false #50 - Building a purpose-driven brand and growing your business Meg Prejzner, CEO and Founder of Hackett Brand Consulting, joins our 50th episode with advice on growing a business and brand. From identifying your target audience, branding and marketing strategies, to aligning your events with your brand...we cover it all!

]]> Meg Prejzner, CEO and Founder of Hackett Brand Consulting, joins our 50th episode with advice on growing a business and brand. From identifying your target audience, branding and marketing strategies, to aligning your events with your brand...we cover it all!

]]> Meg Prejzner Buzzsprout-11495276 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1379 building a brand, growing your business, event branding, marketing strategies, event marketing, target markets full false #49 - Teaching: Tips for performing arts instructors and events! Founder and Director of Momentum Music and Arts, Mindy Kay Smith, joins the show with advice for teachers! From Broadway to adult and theater classes in public schools, she provides advice for current performing arts instructors as well as ones just starting out.  

]]> Founder and Director of Momentum Music and Arts, Mindy Kay Smith, joins the show with advice for teachers! From Broadway to adult and theater classes in public schools, she provides advice for current performing arts instructors as well as ones just starting out.  

]]> Mindy Kay Smith Buzzsprout-11450679 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1372 performing arts, teachers, theater productions, hybrid events, virtual theater classes 49 full false #48 - Planning destination events and travel post-COVID Want to learn more about what it takes to plan destination events? Or how to get guests traveling again post-COVID? Valerie Bihet, founder of the VIBE Agency and industry expert, joins the show with tips for professional event planners around the world. 

]]> Want to learn more about what it takes to plan destination events? Or how to get guests traveling again post-COVID? Valerie Bihet, founder of the VIBE Agency and industry expert, joins the show with tips for professional event planners around the world. 

]]> Valerie Bihet Buzzsprout-10885806 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1023 event planning, destination events, planning destination events, hybrid model 48 full false #47 - The fundamental steps to building goals that are attainable Debra Eckerling, creator of the D*E*B Method for Goal-Setting Simplified and the KEEP System for Employee Retention, joins the show! Discussing her strategies and fundamentals for setting effective goals; for event planners, business owners, personal aspirations, etc. 

]]> Debra Eckerling, creator of the D*E*B Method for Goal-Setting Simplified and the KEEP System for Employee Retention, joins the show! Discussing her strategies and fundamentals for setting effective goals; for event planners, business owners, personal aspirations, etc. 

]]> Debra Eckerling Buzzsprout-10839772 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1829 personal goals, setting achievable goals, goals, The D.E.B Method, building goals 47 full false #46 - Organizing virtual tastings and in-person food tours It's time to talk CHOCOLATE! Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of Cocoa Beantown Tours and Events, Victoria Kichuk, joins the show. As an expert in coordinating tasting events, she shares her experience pivoting to virtual tasting events and tips for running them. As well as advice for organizing in-person tasting events and tours. 

]]> It's time to talk CHOCOLATE! Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of Cocoa Beantown Tours and Events, Victoria Kichuk, joins the show. As an expert in coordinating tasting events, she shares her experience pivoting to virtual tasting events and tips for running them. As well as advice for organizing in-person tasting events and tours. 

]]> Cocoa Beantown Buzzsprout-10799340 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2324 virtual tastings, food tours, food events, tastings, chocolate tours, Cocoa Beantown 46 full false #45 - Hiring event speakers and tips for becoming one! Looking for keynote and public speakers to perform at your events? Mark Grimm, experienced keynote speaker, seminar host and founder of Mark Grimm Communications, joins the show to provide tips for finding and hiring event speakers, speaker management, collaboration and more advice! 

]]> Looking for keynote and public speakers to perform at your events? Mark Grimm, experienced keynote speaker, seminar host and founder of Mark Grimm Communications, joins the show to provide tips for finding and hiring event speakers, speaker management, collaboration and more advice! 

]]> Mark Grimm Buzzsprout-10765737 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1836 Public speaking, keynote speakers, how to be a public speaker, conferences, hiring event speakers, event planning, event speakers 45 full false #44 - Transparent marketing strategies and crisis communication Channing Muller of DCM Communications joins the show, with years of expertise and experience in the event industry to share with our listeners. Everything from uncovering the traits that make a successful event to crisis planning and transparent marketing when dealing with COVID-19 and other hiccups along the way. 

]]> Channing Muller of DCM Communications joins the show, with years of expertise and experience in the event industry to share with our listeners. Everything from uncovering the traits that make a successful event to crisis planning and transparent marketing when dealing with COVID-19 and other hiccups along the way. 

]]> Channing Muller Buzzsprout-10726554 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2442 crisis communication, event communication, event marketing, marketing strategies, successful events, event planners 44 full false #43 - The Doctor of Fun on creating memorable meetings Megan Bendtzen, speaker, consultant, fun specialist and Doctor of Fun, joins the show to discuss a serious matter...FUN! In this episode, Bendtzen talks about the different strategies for creating meaningful meetings, and advice on increasing engagement within in audience. 

]]> Megan Bendtzen, speaker, consultant, fun specialist and Doctor of Fun, joins the show to discuss a serious matter...FUN! In this episode, Bendtzen talks about the different strategies for creating meaningful meetings, and advice on increasing engagement within in audience. 

]]> Megan Bendtzen Buzzsprout-10682642 Wed, 25 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1559 engagement, online engagement, online meetings, fun meetings, fun consultant, Megan Bendtzen 43 full false #42 - Outsourcing virtual teams for events Outsourcing Director at MMCY Tech, Valerie Bowden, discusses the top jobs event planners should outsource and the benefits of outsourcing remote teams. With advice for current businesses and event planners working or looking to work with virtual teams.

]]> Outsourcing Director at MMCY Tech, Valerie Bowden, discusses the top jobs event planners should outsource and the benefits of outsourcing remote teams. With advice for current businesses and event planners working or looking to work with virtual teams.

]]> Valerie Bowden Buzzsprout-10608083 Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1018 remote teams, working with teams, mobile apps, event planners 42 full true #41 - Selling events the smart way, not the hard way Founder of Endless Events and host of the EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran, joins the show! With his expertise and event experience, we uncover smart ways to market events that reduce stress and make selling tickets easy. 

]]> Founder of Endless Events and host of the EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran, joins the show! With his expertise and event experience, we uncover smart ways to market events that reduce stress and make selling tickets easy. 

]]> Will Curran Buzzsprout-10557655 Wed, 04 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1721 community event model, selling tickets, events, marketing events, virtual events, hybrid events, networking events, successful events, sell more tickets 41 full false #40 - Finding speakers for events: Who is right for you? Mollie Plotkin, owner of The Mollie Plotkin Group, represents thought leaders, motivators, business experts, professional athletes and other speakers for virtual and live events. In this episode, we are breaking down the process of finding and booking speakers, and tips on selecting the best speakers for your events.

]]> Mollie Plotkin, owner of The Mollie Plotkin Group, represents thought leaders, motivators, business experts, professional athletes and other speakers for virtual and live events. In this episode, we are breaking down the process of finding and booking speakers, and tips on selecting the best speakers for your events.

]]> The Mollie Plotkin Group Buzzsprout-10475234 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1108 event speakers, meetings, motivational speakers, wellness speakers, athletic speakers, speakers, event entertainment 40 full false #39 - Attracting media and effective promotional event timelines President of Corbett Public Relations, Bill Corbett, breaks down the timeline of promoting events and building a personal brand. He includes advice on attracting media, as well as how to prepare for a successful media interview. 

]]> President of Corbett Public Relations, Bill Corbett, breaks down the timeline of promoting events and building a personal brand. He includes advice on attracting media, as well as how to prepare for a successful media interview. 

]]> Bill Corbett Buzzsprout-10431322 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2133 PR, public relations, promoting events, event planners, promotional, advertising, media, media interviews 39 full false #38 - Team building activities - should you be doing them? Outback Team Building and Training's Senior Event Manager, Dolena Matthews, joins the show to discuss the long-term benefits of team building events. Plus, hosting activities with virtual teams and navigating time zones. 

]]> Outback Team Building and Training's Senior Event Manager, Dolena Matthews, joins the show to discuss the long-term benefits of team building events. Plus, hosting activities with virtual teams and navigating time zones. 

]]> Outback Team Building & Training Buzzsprout-9650626 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 984 team training, workshops, virtual team training, team activities, team collaboration, office, business 38 full false #37 - Creating a captivating experience for a digital audience Ike Singh Kehal, CEO of an event platform for virtual and hybrid experiences, talks the future of events. All about the benefits of networking events online, and how to keep an audience engaged in a digital space. 

]]> Ike Singh Kehal, CEO of an event platform for virtual and hybrid experiences, talks the future of events. All about the benefits of networking events online, and how to keep an audience engaged in a digital space. 

]]> Social27 Buzzsprout-9403592 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1646 37 full false #36 - The dos and don’ts of party planning and making $$$ Known as the Party and Profit Goddess and one of the top party planners in LA,  Marley Majcher talks not just about planning, but how to make money and budgeting tips. With topics like outsourcing staff versus volunteers, food at events, and tips for entrepreneurs, we had a lot to talk about.

]]> Known as the Party and Profit Goddess and one of the top party planners in LA,  Marley Majcher talks not just about planning, but how to make money and budgeting tips. With topics like outsourcing staff versus volunteers, food at events, and tips for entrepreneurs, we had a lot to talk about.

]]> Marley Majcher Buzzsprout-9280845 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2287 event planning, making money, entrepreneurs, party planning, event planner 36 full false #35 - Event Partnerships - Sponsors, speakers & contracts Tiffany Allen, founder of AEA Consulting Firm, a full service corporate event management company, joins the show discussing her background in the event space. Drawn from her 15 years of public sector experience as a contract manager, Allen advises on how to reach out to sponsors and event speakers, tips for contract management and creating effective sponsorship packages. 

]]> Tiffany Allen, founder of AEA Consulting Firm, a full service corporate event management company, joins the show discussing her background in the event space. Drawn from her 15 years of public sector experience as a contract manager, Allen advises on how to reach out to sponsors and event speakers, tips for contract management and creating effective sponsorship packages. 

]]> AEA Consulting Buzzsprout-9206427 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1891 consulting, event planning, event consulting, sponsorship packages, sponsorship, event speakers, events 35 full false #34 - Athletic Director on digitizing school sports Director of Operations at Millwood Public Schools, A. Shannon Hayes, discusses the transition back as schools return to in-person. With advice for Athletic and Operation Directors, we discuss how he has been running contactless sporting events, live streams, and digitizing their entire event process. 

]]> Director of Operations at Millwood Public Schools, A. Shannon Hayes, discusses the transition back as schools return to in-person. With advice for Athletic and Operation Directors, we discuss how he has been running contactless sporting events, live streams, and digitizing their entire event process. 

]]> Millwood Public Schools Buzzsprout-9054470 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2119 schools, public schools, athletic director, director of operations, school sports, school ticketing, digital ticketing 34 full false #33 - A party planning platform with everything you need! Founder of Sugar & Rind, Philly Mackinnon, is here to make throwing parties ridiculously easy. A platform that has everything you need, from cocktail and bar packages to decorations and DJS. Mackinnon shares her top tips for the first time planners and a list of must-have party essentials. 

]]> Founder of Sugar & Rind, Philly Mackinnon, is here to make throwing parties ridiculously easy. A platform that has everything you need, from cocktail and bar packages to decorations and DJS. Mackinnon shares her top tips for the first time planners and a list of must-have party essentials. 

]]> Sugar & Rind Buzzsprout-8981359 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1545 party planning tips, parties, planning parties, silent discos, outdoor events, planning tips, event planning 33 full false #32 - The science behind repeatable event success Expert in event methodology, Heather Mason, discusses the science behind what makes a successful event. Mason, Founder and CEO of Caspian Agency, shares some of her steps to planning a strategic, repeatable event and the science behind event success. 

]]> Expert in event methodology, Heather Mason, discusses the science behind what makes a successful event. Mason, Founder and CEO of Caspian Agency, shares some of her steps to planning a strategic, repeatable event and the science behind event success. 

]]> Heather Mason Buzzsprout-8868534 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2328 Caspian, event science, event planning, event strategies, event methodology, marketing, budgeting tips 32 full false #31 - Videographer's advice for filming events Daniel Hess, owner and founder of To Tony Productions shares his experience as an event videographer. With tips for filming large scale events, mistakes to avoid on site, and what to look for when hiring a videographer for your event. 

]]> Daniel Hess, owner and founder of To Tony Productions shares his experience as an event videographer. With tips for filming large scale events, mistakes to avoid on site, and what to look for when hiring a videographer for your event. 

]]> To Tony Productions Buzzsprout-8827782 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1497 videography, film, event videography, videographer, filming, filming events, weddings 31 full false #30 - Having onsite medical staff at your event ParaDocs Worldwide is a service that provides medical support to local, national and global events. Founder and CEO, Alex Pollak, shares the importance of having medical staff standing by ready to provide care at events and projects. Reminding us why these types of services should be at the top of our list when planning an event, not the bottom. 

]]> ParaDocs Worldwide is a service that provides medical support to local, national and global events. Founder and CEO, Alex Pollak, shares the importance of having medical staff standing by ready to provide care at events and projects. Reminding us why these types of services should be at the top of our list when planning an event, not the bottom. 

]]> ParaDocs Worldwide Inc. Buzzsprout-8792063 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1334 Event planning, medical staffing, event medical services, medical 30 full false #29 - Marketer's advice for global event planners With extensive experience heading up global events, Laura Holton shares her advice on planning experiences! In this episode, we talk about planning across time zones, platforms for global evens, collaboration tools, hybrid potential and more. 

]]> With extensive experience heading up global events, Laura Holton shares her advice on planning experiences! In this episode, we talk about planning across time zones, platforms for global evens, collaboration tools, hybrid potential and more. 

]]> Automation Consultants Buzzsprout-8674865 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 2282 global events, global event marketing, event planning, hybrid events, collaborations 29 full false #28 - Increasing brand exposure - Advice from CEO Brigette Young, the Founder of The Modern Muse Company, a marketing agency, joins the show to share her marketing expertise! With  advice on mini pop-up events, brand partnerships, and marketing strategies for 2021 as events make their comeback. 

]]> Brigette Young, the Founder of The Modern Muse Company, a marketing agency, joins the show to share her marketing expertise! With  advice on mini pop-up events, brand partnerships, and marketing strategies for 2021 as events make their comeback. 

]]> The Modern Muse Company Buzzsprout-8626911 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1803 The Modern Muse Company, pop up events, mini events, event marketing, event campaigns, branding ideas 28 full false #27 - Preparing for a safe event site as live events return Principal at The Event Ally, Andrea Ramsey, joins the podcast to discuss event safety as live experiences start to return. This episode is all about getting back to live events and creating safe event sites beyond COVID-19 concerns...but in-person safety in general. The Event Ally is a collective of Subject Matter Experts poised to provide you with the insight to safely move your events forward in the era of COVID-19.

]]> Principal at The Event Ally, Andrea Ramsey, joins the podcast to discuss event safety as live experiences start to return. This episode is all about getting back to live events and creating safe event sites beyond COVID-19 concerns...but in-person safety in general. The Event Ally is a collective of Subject Matter Experts poised to provide you with the insight to safely move your events forward in the era of COVID-19.

]]> The Event Ally Buzzsprout-8595382 Wed, 26 May 2021 18:00:00 -0400 2538 event safety, events, event planning, The Event Ally, sustainability, live events, health screenings 27 full false #26 - Captivating audiences in a virtual world SVP of Allied Global Marketing, Matthew Glass, talks about how brands can stand out in a virtual world. From working with celebrities and influencers, to understanding the difference between marketing in-person and virtual events. 

]]> SVP of Allied Global Marketing, Matthew Glass, talks about how brands can stand out in a virtual world. From working with celebrities and influencers, to understanding the difference between marketing in-person and virtual events. 

]]> Allied Global Marketing Buzzsprout-8550218 Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1523 Allied Global Marketing, event marketing, influencer marketing, experiential marketing 26 full true #25 - A mobile solution for event screenings (Health Pass by CLEAR) Throughout the pandemic, EDM Maniac has hosted CDC compliant in person experiences as well as live stream productions. Founder of the company, Devin Lezama, shares their success behind events in 2021 and the changes they’ve implemented in order to hold COVID safe, in person experiences. Also discussed is their recent partnership with Health Pass by CLEAR as a mobile solution for effective health screenings.

]]> Throughout the pandemic, EDM Maniac has hosted CDC compliant in person experiences as well as live stream productions. Founder of the company, Devin Lezama, shares their success behind events in 2021 and the changes they’ve implemented in order to hold COVID safe, in person experiences. Also discussed is their recent partnership with Health Pass by CLEAR as a mobile solution for effective health screenings.

]]> EDM Maniac Buzzsprout-8511353 Wed, 12 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1447 EDM events, EDM Maniac, virtual dance parties, pod raves, CLEAR, health pass for events 25 full false #24 - Pensacon founder discusses convention planning Experienced convention planner, founder and CEO of Pensacon, Mike Ensley, talks about what it takes to plan a convention. The episode includes topics on coordinating mass event parking, weekend passes and VIP packages, working with celebrities, app building software and more. 

]]> Experienced convention planner, founder and CEO of Pensacon, Mike Ensley, talks about what it takes to plan a convention. The episode includes topics on coordinating mass event parking, weekend passes and VIP packages, working with celebrities, app building software and more. 

]]> Mike Ensley Buzzsprout-8471480 Thu, 06 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1404 Pensacon, convention planning, event planning, conventions, comic cons 24 full false #23 - Social media strategies for events this year The owner of The Space Social, marketing expert Jordan Crump, talks all things social media. As the world evolves, so should your social media. When to post, what to post, where to post...we are answering all of your questions and more in this episode!

]]> The owner of The Space Social, marketing expert Jordan Crump, talks all things social media. As the world evolves, so should your social media. When to post, what to post, where to post...we are answering all of your questions and more in this episode!

]]> The Space Social Buzzsprout-8393233 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1498 Social media marketing, marketing, event marketing, social media, events, event planning 23 full false #22 - Running a multi-day festival (management advice) Volunteer management, safe food handling, multi-day event planning are just a few of the topics discussed on this episode. Brad Veach, Executive Director for the famous Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, joins the podcast to give his advice on planning a major festival. Plus, their experience with transitioning to digital ticketing. 

]]> Volunteer management, safe food handling, multi-day event planning are just a few of the topics discussed on this episode. Brad Veach, Executive Director for the famous Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, joins the podcast to give his advice on planning a major festival. Plus, their experience with transitioning to digital ticketing. 

]]> Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Buzzsprout-8217978 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2208 Festival, nonprofit events, Shenandoah Blossom Festival, event management 22 full false #21 - Sports marketing, fundraising and school athletics! Excite Fundraising President, Ryan Hughes, joins the show to talk about the future of sports and athletic fundraising. With a background in sports marketing and fundraising, Hughes discusses fundraisers and what makes a successful campaign. Plus, advice for athletic directors and schools running sporting events during COVID-19. 

]]> Excite Fundraising President, Ryan Hughes, joins the show to talk about the future of sports and athletic fundraising. With a background in sports marketing and fundraising, Hughes discusses fundraisers and what makes a successful campaign. Plus, advice for athletic directors and schools running sporting events during COVID-19. 

]]> Excite Fundraising Buzzsprout-8164751 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1937 sports marketing, sports fundraising, fundraising, nonprofit, schools, athletic directors, athletic departments, football, high school sports 21 full false #20 - Influencer marketing - how to grow your brand in 2021 Elma Beganovich, one of the top New York City's lifestyle influencers and founder of A&E, talks about our shift into the digital age. Discussing the evolution of marketing this past year and business strategies behind influencer marketing; how influencers are impacting brands in 2021. 

]]> Elma Beganovich, one of the top New York City's lifestyle influencers and founder of A&E, talks about our shift into the digital age. Discussing the evolution of marketing this past year and business strategies behind influencer marketing; how influencers are impacting brands in 2021. 

]]> Elma Beganovich Buzzsprout-8121500 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1350 Elma Beganovich, Beganovich, A&E, influencer marketing, marketing, influencers, branding, business strategy, collaborations 20 full false #19 - Operating a homeless shelter during the pandemic Executive Director of the Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless speaks about their strategies for keeping the shelter open during COVID. With advice on fundraiser campaigns and what to know before hosting outdoor events. 

]]> Executive Director of the Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless speaks about their strategies for keeping the shelter open during COVID. With advice on fundraiser campaigns and what to know before hosting outdoor events. 

]]> Bisbee Coalition For the Homeless Buzzsprout-8074668 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1327 Bisbee Arizona, Homeless shelter, nonprofits, nonprofits COVID-19 19 full false #18 - Concerts - a look into the return of productions in 2021 CEO at TAD Management, Terry Davies, discusses their company's COVID-19 journey and their return of event production worldwide. Including tips for concert promoters, marketers and talent bookers. 

]]> CEO at TAD Management, Terry Davies, discusses their company's COVID-19 journey and their return of event production worldwide. Including tips for concert promoters, marketers and talent bookers. 

]]> TAD Management Buzzsprout-8028587 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1425 concerts, talent bookers, productions, TAD Management, tribute shows, marketing concerts, Purplepass 18 full false #17 - Fundraisers & donations - advice for connecting online Administration Assistant for small concert series, Robin Tinani, discusses the ways they have been connecting with patrons online. From online fundraises, creative donation ideas, and virtual raffles, the Cecilian Chamber Series has found ways to overcome the effects of COVID on the industry.

]]> Administration Assistant for small concert series, Robin Tinani, discusses the ways they have been connecting with patrons online. From online fundraises, creative donation ideas, and virtual raffles, the Cecilian Chamber Series has found ways to overcome the effects of COVID on the industry.

]]> Cecilian Chamber Series Buzzsprout-7928197 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1393 nonprofit, virtual concerts, chamber music, online donations, fundraisers 17 full false #16 - Nonprofit plans for new arts festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert The organizers of the Everywhen Project plan on continuing the mission with new festival event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. In this episode, group members talk about the creation of the nonprofit and future art experiences planned for 2021 and beyond. 

]]> The organizers of the Everywhen Project plan on continuing the mission with new festival event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. In this episode, group members talk about the creation of the nonprofit and future art experiences planned for 2021 and beyond. 

]]> The Everywhen Project Buzzsprout-7796254 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1449 desert festival, arts festival, arts nonprofit, Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, The Everywhen Project, festivals, event planners 16 full false #15 - Hybrid events - the new normal for B2B marketing John Capano, Senior Vice President at Impact XM, an experiential marketing agency, discusses his bridge strategy for coming into the new world of events. A look into virtual experiences, online engagement, content marketing ideas, etc. 

]]> John Capano, Senior Vice President at Impact XM, an experiential marketing agency, discusses his bridge strategy for coming into the new world of events. A look into virtual experiences, online engagement, content marketing ideas, etc. 

]]> Impact XM Buzzsprout-7561066 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2032 marketing, experiential marketing, hub and spoke, content marketing, event marketing, hybrid events, virtual experiences, virtual 15 full false #14 - Running a Restaurant Week during COVID-19 Chairman of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, Jim Flynn, talks about their journey during the pandemic and future food experiences in 2021. With advice on creating safe dining spaces for guests and hosting food events follow CDC guidelines. 

]]> Chairman of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, Jim Flynn, talks about their journey during the pandemic and future food experiences in 2021. With advice on creating safe dining spaces for guests and hosting food events follow CDC guidelines. 

]]> Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Buzzsprout-7429855 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1390 restaurant week, jersey shore, restaurant, food, dining experiences, food events 14 full false #13 - 'Save Our Stages' COVID relief bill for independent promoters Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), 2021 has started off on a positive note for event promoters and entertainment venues with the passing of the Save Our Stages (SOS) Act.

]]> Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), 2021 has started off on a positive note for event promoters and entertainment venues with the passing of the Save Our Stages (SOS) Act.

]]> National Independent Venue Association Buzzsprout-7259542 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500 652 NIVA, Save Our Stages, COVID relief bill, National Independent Venue Association, performing arts, theater 13 full false #12 - Museum director talks new protocols for safe, escorted tours The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park shares their current safety protocols in order to run fully escorted tours. Plus, creative ways they've transformed their protective barriers into artwork! 

]]> The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park shares their current safety protocols in order to run fully escorted tours. Plus, creative ways they've transformed their protective barriers into artwork! 

]]> The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park Buzzsprout-7207594 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1031 museums, museum directors, safe tours, historical tours, museum tours 12 full false #11 - Pandemic's impact on higher education and retention rates Center for Higher Education Retention Excellence (CHERE) discusses their virtual conferences during COVID-19. Plus, advice for educators seeking ways to boost student engagement and a look into how the pandemic might affect higher education.

]]> Center for Higher Education Retention Excellence (CHERE) discusses their virtual conferences during COVID-19. Plus, advice for educators seeking ways to boost student engagement and a look into how the pandemic might affect higher education.

]]> Center for Higher Education Retention Excellence Buzzsprout-6902246 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2166 education online, virtual conferences, education, e-learning 11 full false #10 - An outdoor theater's transition to virtual events North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare festival, Montford Park Players, shares their experience with streaming live events during the pandemic. 

]]> North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare festival, Montford Park Players, shares their experience with streaming live events during the pandemic. 

]]> Montford Park Players Buzzsprout-6866861 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 1753 live streaming, virtual theater, outdoor theater, event planning tips, event planners 10 full false #9 - Winery shares their safety procedures and tips for staying open Best of Temecula, Wilson Creek Winery, gives advice on running a winery during COVID. Including safe tasting events, onsite dining, and virtual mixology classes. 

]]> Best of Temecula, Wilson Creek Winery, gives advice on running a winery during COVID. Including safe tasting events, onsite dining, and virtual mixology classes. 

]]> Wilson Creek Winery Buzzsprout-6539431 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 893 winery, running a winery, vineyards, virtual tasting, tasting classes, virtual tours 9 full false #8 - Art school stays connected with new community hub San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts introduces their new platform and series for connecting artists online. In this episode, the school talks more about the purpose behind the new hub and how artists everywhere, not just their students, can benefit from it. 

]]> San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts introduces their new platform and series for connecting artists online. In this episode, the school talks more about the purpose behind the new hub and how artists everywhere, not just their students, can benefit from it. 

]]> San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Buzzsprout-6456613 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1866 Performing arts, theater, virtual events, streaming series, arts online, artists, Arts school 8 full false #7 - Theatre program produces Radio Plays to connect online In this episode, the head of the Santa Barbara High School Theater program explains how productions have continued online in the form of Radio Plays! Justin Baldridge also discusses his future plans for the department and reopening again for in-person performances. 

]]> In this episode, the head of the Santa Barbara High School Theater program explains how productions have continued online in the form of Radio Plays! Justin Baldridge also discusses his future plans for the department and reopening again for in-person performances. 

]]> Santa Barbara High School Theater Buzzsprout-6237148 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1413 Radio plays, virtual theater, reopening events, event planning tips 7 full false #6 - New venue safety procedures in response to COVID Audience Services Technician at Chabot College, Caroline Morrison-Pegg, shares how the school’s Performing Arts venue is restructuring all events during COVID. 

]]> Audience Services Technician at Chabot College, Caroline Morrison-Pegg, shares how the school’s Performing Arts venue is restructuring all events during COVID. 

]]> Chabot College Buzzsprout-6131398 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 770 reopening venues, event planners, advice for planners, safe events, touches events 6 full false #5 - Online fundraisers, virtual school events and registration Brittany Noriega, Service Coordinator for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, shares her tips on using Purplepass’ registration and software for virtual events, student orientations, fundraisers, and merchandise sales. 

]]> Brittany Noriega, Service Coordinator for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, shares her tips on using Purplepass’ registration and software for virtual events, student orientations, fundraisers, and merchandise sales. 

]]> Arcadia Performing Arts Center Buzzsprout-5981242 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1234 Education online, virtual learning, event planners, online donations, fundraising 5 full false #4 - Virtual performing arts and theater planning This episode is all about virtual event planning for the Arts and Super Summer Theatre walks us through planning their first 100% online celebration and theater event.

]]> This episode is all about virtual event planning for the Arts and Super Summer Theatre walks us through planning their first 100% online celebration and theater event.

]]> Super Summer Theatre Buzzsprout-5895859 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1227 event planners, advice for planners, virtual theater, theater production, arts during COIVD, Arts, Theater 4 full false #3 - Online educational events and engagement tips Interview with MHAI training director, Justin Beattey, talking about his educational program and its transition to online - advice on hosting virtual educational events, workshops and trainings during COVID-19.

]]> Interview with MHAI training director, Justin Beattey, talking about his educational program and its transition to online - advice on hosting virtual educational events, workshops and trainings during COVID-19.

]]> Mental Health America of Indiana Buzzsprout-5821075 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1580 education online, virtual training, virtual workshops, ticketing for education, event planners 3 full false #2 - Take out and patio dining during COVID-19 We had the chance to talk with event organizer for Little Italy San Diego, Sandi Cottrell, about their upcoming dining experiences and new food protocols during COVID. Get advice on following new safety protocols and tips for food handling during the pandemic.

]]> We had the chance to talk with event organizer for Little Italy San Diego, Sandi Cottrell, about their upcoming dining experiences and new food protocols during COVID. Get advice on following new safety protocols and tips for food handling during the pandemic.

]]> Little Italy San Diego Buzzsprout-5821048 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 991 outdoor dining, takeout, safe food handling, event planning tips, taste events 2 full false #1 - Advice on live streaming performances Milad Imen, the event producer for The Afternoon Umbrella Friends, talks about their latest virtual events, his streaming setup and recommended equipment. Plus insights and advice for working with multiple performers onsite or in various locations. 

]]> Milad Imen, the event producer for The Afternoon Umbrella Friends, talks about their latest virtual events, his streaming setup and recommended equipment. Plus insights and advice for working with multiple performers onsite or in various locations. 

]]> The Afternoon Umbrella Friends Buzzsprout-5711977 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2157 virtual dj, virtual events, live streaming advice, event planners, event planning advice 1 full false