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.
🔔 Subscribe to The Event Connection on your favorite podcast platform!
Podcast Insights
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!
Are you looking for fun ways to gamify networking events without the usual social burnout? In this episode of The Event Connection, we sit down with Melvin Adekanye, the Founder of JamSocial, to explore how event planners and attendees can create more interactive networking experiences.
Learn how to help introverts thrive at your events by listening in to Meaghan and Melvin explore the psychology of introvert vs. extrovert networking and why traditional “icebreakers” often fail to create lasting impressions.
TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 – Introduction
01:28 – Meet Melvin Adekanye, Founder of Jam Social
03:36 – Melvin’s Passion for Introverts
06:05 – Best Parts of Networking Events
09:48 – “Hi, I’m Bill Gates!”
11:35 – Sticking Out at Networking Events
11:58 – Worst Parts of Networking Events
15:46 – Difference Between Introverts and Extroverts
20:00 – “Border Collies vs. Iguanas”
24:58 – Storytime: “Sweaty Networking”
27:13 – Learning How to Approach People
29:30 – Event Networking and Gamification Activity Ideas
34:54 – Digital Networking Activity Ideas
40:25 – Interactive Badge Activities
43:39 – How to Leave a Networking Impression
47:13 – Questions to Keep Conversations Going
47:58 – FREE: Networking Conversation Starters Cheat Sheet
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