The Event Connection
The Event Connection
Podcast Description
Welcome to ”The Event Connection” by pc/nametag, your favorite place for event tips, trends and strategies! Join us as we share upbeat stories, emerging trends, and memorable moments shaping the events industry.
You’ll hear expert insights that celebrate the power of connection—all with a touch of fun! From sustainable event planning to event tech trends, experiential marketing ideas, and everything in between, you’re bound to learn something new from the event enthusiasts at pc/nametag!
Whether you’re planning large-scale conferences, designing unforgettable social experiences, or exploring the latest event trends, this podcast will keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the game.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as sustainable event planning, audience engagement strategies, and the latest tech trends, with episodes showcasing topics like the future of event trends, gamification techniques, and unique attendee networking activities.
Welcome to ”The Event Connection” by pc/nametag, your favorite place for event tips, trends and strategies! Join us as we share upbeat stories, emerging trends, and memorable moments shaping the events industry.
You’ll hear expert insights that celebrate the power of connection—all with a touch of fun! From sustainable event planning to event tech trends, experiential marketing ideas, and everything in between, you’re bound to learn something new from the event enthusiasts at pc/nametag!
Whether you’re planning large-scale conferences, designing unforgettable social experiences, or exploring the latest event trends, this podcast will keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the game.
Subscribe to The Event Connection on your favorite podcast platform!
What can all event planners learn from fan conventions? More than you might think! In this episode, we’re talking to the Convention Chairperson for Anime Milwaukee to get the inside scoop on the chaos and fun behind planning a 3-day event for 18,000 attendees.
TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 – Meet Kris Lugo – Convention Chairperson for Anime Milwaukee (AMKE)
03:27 – Kris’s personal history with convention and event planning
06:18 – All about AMKE: the history and financial impact
10:11 – The secret to facilitating activities for all personality types
14:35 – How AMKE manages 24-hour programming for attendees
16:52 – Annual themes and how they can excite attendees and vendors
20:38 – Ideas for staying in front of your audience year round
25:56 – How corporate events can use con-like strategies to excite attendees
28:02 – Long live the Polkalator!
32:53 – How badge ribbons can engage attendees and vendors
37:14 – Creating and managing strong relationships with sponsors
39:56 – The pressure of creating a “bigger and better” event each year
42:29 – Words of advice for anyone interested in planning conventions
47:07 – Wrap-up and what’s next for AMKE?
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