Conference Talk Show

05/05/2022

Conference Talk Show

Meeting Industry Insights

14/03/2022

What can we learn from the 2021 SXSW festival. Join Thom and Eliz for a conversation about bringing people back together and events reemerging after two years. In 2020, the South by Southwest® festival was one of the first large events to cancel. In 2021, the festival is back celebrating the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.

10/01/2022

Join hosts Eliz Greene and Thom Singer for a look at lessons and insights of 100 episodes dedicated to the Meetings Industry. (Oh! And maybe a look back at some COVID hairstyles!!)

08/11/2021

What have the last 18 months taught us about the importance of having an emce for your in-person, virtual, or hybrid events? Eliz and Thom share 5 ways hiring and emcee will increase attendee value and decrease your stress!

25/10/2021

How do you engage event participants when they are logging in from multiple locations? Is it possible to provide value to in-person, virtual, and remote groups at the same time? Professional event emcee and leadership speaker Patty Hendrickson joins the show to share insights on high-value events

18/10/2021

18/10/2021

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes while an event production team scrambles to save the day? Producer extraordinaire Brady Antonio joins us to share how a great relationship with your production team may be the biggest secret to success.

09/10/2021

We are excited to welcome Shannon Jones Jess Pettitt & Your Nerdy Best Friend to talk about a collaborative event they produced for Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter. They created a $100K stage - find out why, how, and what they learned in the process! Join Eliz Greene and Thom Singer - Human Connection Catalyst for this episode of the Conference Talk Show!

05/10/2021

Facebook failed us yesterday... but we went live on YouTube instead with this Conference Talk Show episode featuring our favorite host, Thom Singer for a discussion about using a podcast to deliver member value. He has 3 reasons this is a great idea:
1. A podcast gives you a reason to ping your list with great content
2. A podcast is an affordable way to feature sponsors, speakers, and VIPs (and promote your events and offerings)
3. Featuring members on a podcast builds community and connection.
Check out this and all of our episodes at www.ConferenceTalkShow.com
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www.ConferenceTalkShow.com How can a podcast deliver member value, increase sponsorship, and recruit new members? Thom Singer shares three reasons why assoc...

03/10/2021

Are you searching for ways to provide your association members with value? This week Thom & Eliz discuss why a podcast is an effective vehicle for member recruitment, retention, and value delivery.

27/09/2021

Have your events become unpredictable again? Our guest Cindy Lo of Red Velvet Events has her finger on the pulse of the meetings industry. Join us for a fast-paced discussion of event trends.

13/09/2021

What should meeting professionals know about hospitality trends? Eliz and Thom welcome Deborah Gardner, CMP for a lively conversation about events, business, and her new initiative.

30/08/2021

Professional entertainer and Event Emcee Jeff Civillico joins Eliz and Thom for a high-level conversation about how to get the most out of your virtual or in-person event.

23/08/2021

Have the last 18 months sucked the joy out of work? Burnout is the epidemic that is racing through the events industry - but what can we do about it?

Rachel Sheerin joins Thom and Eliz to illuminate why burnout happens, what we can do to repair it in ourselves, and how to ensure we’re pursuing successes that matter most to us.

16/08/2021

Inclusion expert and all around good egg Lisa Koenecke joins Thom and Eliz to discuss why planning an inclusive event from the start of the process is more effective (and cost effective) than trying to fix issues when they appear or slap together solutions in a hurry.

09/08/2021

It seemed we were heading in the right direction, but now - is the Delta Varient threatening in-person events? Mary-Ann Urbanovich, Heather Seasholtz, and Shannon Majewski are back to discuss what event professionals should be thinking about now.

02/08/2021

Should you consider extended reality for your next virtual or hybrid event? What will your attendees require to feel valued? How will you meet the demands of a savvy virtual audience? Norm Lieder from ATX Event Systems shares how their production company flipped their business to serve the music and meetings industry -- and the ways they are elevating what is possible. At 17:53 Thom and Eliz surprise Norm with the Conference Talk Show Award!

26/07/2021

Wonder how to create real community at in-person and hybrid events? Thom and Eliz debrief the National Speakers Associations Annual event, Influence 2021, and share insights about engagement, collaboration, and member value.

19/07/2021

The Conference Talk Show is back with a special guest - Futurist Crystal Washington!!

07/06/2021

Let's talk about events, CVB, conferences, and sales with one of Thom & Eliz's favorite guests -- Shawna Suckow, CSP CMP! Hey SPIN (Members Only) and Spin Planners --you will want to catch this episode live... we have something special in-store!!

24/05/2021

17/05/2021

Jody Hall, CMP, CED joins the show to talk about what she will carry forward from 2020 and share insights about the future of face-to-face, hybrid, and virtual events and meetings.

10/05/2021

How will site visits change now that we are going back to face-to-face and hybrid meetings? Thom and Eliz welcome Inge Hafkemeyer, CMM to talk about new questions, concerns, and opportunities in the meetings and events industry.

06/05/2021