Meeting Architect Podcast

Author: The Howes Group

The role of a meeting planner has evolved over the last decade. There are reasons why it continues to make the Top Ten Most Stressful Job list each year: because it has a complex set of skills and responsibilities. This podcast is for those in the business events industry. Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, convention or corporate retreat, the base of each business event requires a strong foundation. As a meeting architect, today's planner is required to be knowledgeable in an ever-evolving industry. Each week we will discuss the challenges, lessons learned, successes and how we build the very best experiences. Topics Discussed: How to find value when working with a venue Breaking down the implications of contract clauses How to determine the ROI on an event Introducing you to individuals on both sides of the planning process
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Genres: Business, Careers

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Ep.42 - Virtual Events 101 with Guido Guzzo and Desmond Lomas
Monday, 24 August, 2020

On this episode, Brenda is joined by Guido Guzzo, Client Solutions Director at Encore, and Desmond Lomas, Global Sales Director - The Howes Group. Guido, Desmond and Brenda have a great discussion about digital events, past, present and future. They also discuss the evolution of digital meetings from being a "one-way valve" to a more interactive experience. Discussed in this episode: New online meeting applications Microsites Are digital events less work? Breakout rooms, live feed & pre-recorded segments What will become of digital meetings post COVID? A one-way valve How is networking changing? Paid digital events, virtual trade-show Digital event professional tips and tricks Myths and truths Virtual green room Think value, not duration Hybrid events Key Learning: Preparation is vital to hosting a successful digital event that delivers real value. No matter what size the event is, onboarding your speakers is key so they have the proper tech setup, and feel confident using the software so they are able to connect with the audience. Guido also played a very important role in The Friendship Project as part of the group - Greg & The Optimists. ➡️ The Meeting Architect Podcast is proudly brought to you by The Howes Group