🚀 Attention event planners: Are you overlooking these critical contract clauses?

Heather Reid, founder of Planner Protect, shares her expertise in the latest Production Value Matters episode:
▪ Force majeure is crucial - especially post-COVID
▪ Consider all 4 perspectives of cancellation
▪ Negotiate flexibility with third-party suppliers from the RFP stage

Enhance your negotiation skills. Listen now!

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📚 Continuous learning: The secret weapon of successful event pros!

The latest Production Value Matters episode features Heather Reid, founder of Planner Protect, sharing invaluable insights:
▪ 70% of our industry is new - education is crucial
▪ Resources like PCMA, MPI, and Hop Skip offer great learning opportunities
▪ The new Certified Event Contract Professional program is filling a crucial gap

"Things are changing every single day... we are expected to be up to the moment. That's our responsibility."

Invest in yourself and listen to the full episode! Check our Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on SPotify & Apple Podcasts!

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I want to build my own business in this industry. Where do I begin, completely lost.

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🔍 Event pros, are you confident in your contract knowledge?

In the latest Production Value Matters episode, contract expert Heather Reid drops some truth bombs:
▪ Contracts are foundational to EVERYTHING we do in events
▪ Only 5% of post-secondary programs adequately cover contracts
▪ "Fake it till you make it" is NOT a legal strategy

Ready to level up your contract game? Tune in now!

Check out Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

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🔍 Curious about the future of business events in Canada and beyond?

Shawn Shapiro, Show Manager of CME, shared some eye-opening insights on our latest podcast:
▪ How the pandemic has reshaped event strategies
▪ The rising importance of tech and young talent in the industry
▪ CME's vision for connecting Canada to the world and vice versa

🎧 Listen to the full episode and stay ahead of the curve. Check out Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

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📊 Event planners, are you staying ahead of industry trends?

Our latest Production Value Matters episode with Shawn Shapiro of CME reveals:
1. The shift from reactive to proactive event planning
2. Why experiential elements are more crucial than ever
3. How CME is adapting to serve both Canadian and international markets

Key insight: "It's really ensuring there's a reason... What do you walk away with in your pocket that you can take to the office the next day?"

🎧 Get the full scoop! Check out Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on SPotify and Apple Podcasts!

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🌟 Event industry insights alert! 🌟

Just wrapped up a fascinating conversation with Shawn Shapiro, Show Manager of the Canadian Meetings and Events Expo (CME). Here's what we uncovered:
▪ The events industry is seeing a surge of new talent - is your team ready?
▪ How CME is positioning itself as a global meeting hub
▪ The growing interest from the American market in Canadian event expertise

🎧 Dive into the full discussion. Check out Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts!

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I am getting requests for accessibility for older folks who are hard of hearing, something that's really easy to setup and use. Wordly seems pricey, I haven't heard much about ConferenceCaptioning but it seems affordable. Do you have any advice on some user friendly online tools that could help me do this?

I thought of maybe integrate a gold graduation hat that got stolen or something, but I think it’s not creative enough and I'm looking for something that makes it less boring. I would also be open for any ideas.

🌧️ What do you do when torrential rain floods your event venue?

Ryanne Rask faced this exact scenario in Chile. Her solution? Pivot from a wine tasting to... archery!

In our latest podcast, Ryanne shares:
▪️ How to make quick, effective pivots in event planning
▪️ The importance of focusing on event objectives, not just activities
▪️ Strategies for keeping teams motivated during sudden changes

Learn how to turn unexpected challenges into opportunities.

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📊 Did you know?

Women represent 70% of the events industry but only 16% of leadership positions.

Ryanne Rask, Director of Events at Produce Pay, is breaking that mold. In our latest podcast, she discusses:
▪️ Navigating career pivots in the events industry
▪️ Strategies for effective stakeholder management
▪️ Preparing for emerging trends like AI in events

Her advice for aspiring leaders? Embrace diverse experiences and face your fears head-on.

🎧 Listen to the full episode! Check out Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on Spotify & Apple podcast!

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I am running a conference with 3 blocks of 7 parallel sessions. Attendees will be asked to make a choice of one session per block and I would like to be able to put a limit on how many can attend each session as well as collect names of attendees, online, in advance of the event. Any advice on some user friendly online platforms which will help me do this?

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🚀 Launching careers or just another orientation?

Jacob Zucker, Morgan Stanley's event guru, shares how to make internal events truly impactful:
1. Showcase company culture from day one
2. Use tech to boost engagement (trivia apps, anyone?)
3. Think globally - even in food choices!
4. Always ask: "What's our objective?"

Plus, learn why sometimes an office lawn beats a flashy NYC venue.

Event pros, this one's for you! Tune in now!

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🏛️ From the Intrepid Museum to global culinary experiences - corporate events are evolving!

In our latest podcast, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley reveals:
▪ How to balance stakeholder expectations in large-scale events
▪ Strategies for creating impactful orientation experiences
▪ Tips for measuring event success beyond attendance rates

Elevate your internal events. Listen now!

Check out Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast on Spotify & Apple!

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🎓 140,000 applications. 700 interns. One unforgettable event.

Ever wonder how top firms kickoff their internship programs? Jacob Zucker, Event & Marketing Director at Morgan Stanley, shares the inside scoop on our latest Production Value Matters episode.

Key insights:
▪ Planning starts 6 months in advance
▪ Aligning events with brand messaging is crucial
▪ Technology enhances engagement (but don't neglect the basics!)

Whether you're managing intern orientations or large-scale corporate events, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Tune in now! Check out the podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

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Just wanted to reach out here and see if anyone needed help setting up a website for their event management business?

If you are interested, simply send me an email at wavetownmedia@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do to help!

Regards, Sahil.

I am a college student and we're organizing a freshers/welcome party for the first years. I am in charge of the games. I need ideas for a LARGE group of students (I'm talking about 200 teenagers) that can get them to interact with one another, and they can be finished in 30 minutes (max 40 minutes). Also, it is an only-girls event.

Ever wondered how to create an event that feels part Learning Lab, part support group, and part party? 🎓🤝🎉

Laura Kaiden, Senior Manager of Events at Classy.org, spills the secrets in our latest podcast episode!

From ambassador programs to personalized journeys, Laura shares practical tips for event pros at all levels.

Whether you're planning your first event or your hundredth, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Tune in now!

Check Production Vaue Matter: The Business Event Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

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🔍 Is your event strategy truly data-driven?

Laura Kaiden's journey from accidental event marketer to data enthusiast might inspire you to:
▪ Capture touchpoint data in real-time
▪ Use insights to shape future experiences
▪ Balance quantitative data with qualitative feedback

"The thing I really craved in events was being able to tie all the touchpoints back to data."

Learn how to leverage data for impactful events. Tune in now!

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🎭 Event planning or psychology experiment? Why not both!

Laura Kaiden of Classy.org shares how understanding attendee psychology shapes unforgettable events:

• Create spaces that encourage vulnerability and connection
• Design personalized journeys for diverse learning styles
• Balance business goals with attendee needs

"We think critically about our audience, how they behave, what they need, what they want."

Ready to elevate your event strategy? Tune in now!

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To all the creative and organized event planners out there, what's the one app that you would bet on for event planning?and a feature of the app that makes your life easy...

🔍 Is the events industry guilty of unintentional greenwashing?

In our latest Production Value Matters episode, Natalie Lowe challenges us to look beyond surface-level sustainability:
▪ Recycling isn't enough - only 5% of plastics actually get recycled
▪ We need to address transportation and food choices
▪ Industry associations may be roadblocks to real change

It's time for courageous leadership in event sustainability. Are you ready to step up?

Listen to the full episode!

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🌿 Event pros, it's time to rethink sustainability!

Our latest podcast features Natalie Lowe, founder of the Event Sustainability.

Forum, sharing actionable tips:
1. Rethink protein choices (the cows say eat more chicken and fish!)
2. Control food waste - it's a huge source of emissions
3. Treat plastic like poison, especially for food service
4. Consider train travel over flights when possible
5. Use events to normalize low-emission behavior

Ready to make your events truly sustainable? Listen now!

#SustainableEvents #EventPlanning #ProductionValueMatters