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 your virtual events putting your audience to sleep? Stop it!
In this episode of The Event Connection, Meaghan Maybee and Jay Schwedelson (Founder of SubjectLine.com, GURU Media Hub, EVENTASTIC, and Outcome Media; Host of the “Do This, NOT That” podcast) chat about why online events are flopping and how to fix it.
Listen to this episode for zero-fluff, high-impact strategies to turn your ordinary virtual events into “you-had-to-be-there” experiences, inspired by real-world examples! Learn how to create FOMO, gamify your agenda, engage attendees, reduce no-show rates, and more.
TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 – Meet Jay Schwedelson!
02:27 – Why Jay loves the events industry
04:15 – Are virtual events done wrong?
06:28 – Give a reason to show up live (“attend to receive”)
09:01 – Tip #1: Weird, fun surprises create intrigue
12:15 – Tip #2: Use personality quizzes to engage
14:44 – Tip #3: Get attendees up and moving
16:53 – Tip #4: Host a virtual “afterparty”
18:17 – Tip #5: Giveaways, giveaways!
21:29 – Tip #6: Use philanthropy-driven networking rooms
23:51 – ⚡LIGHTNING ROUND ⚡Fun Event Questions for Jay!
29:35 – Shout-outs: EVENTASTIC and Jay’s Book!
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