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GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastA Seat at the 'Head Table' (Pt. 2)Welcome to part two of our podcast with Head Table Talks. (Missed part one? Listen here.) In this special episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits in on a special event planners' luncheon—co-hosted by Melva LaJoy Legrand of LaJoy Plans and Margo Fischer of Bright Occasions—in Washington, D.C. These luncheons, known as Head Table Talks, aim to build community within the event industry and provide a safe space for event profs to network and collaborate. In part two, the focus shifts to the latest happenings in the event business and provides valuable insights into the i...
2023-11-2853 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastA Seat at the 'Head Table' (Pt. 1)In this special episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits in on a special event planners' luncheon—co-hosted by Melva LaJoy Legrend of LaJoy Plans and Margo Fischer of Bright Occasions—in Washington, D.C. These luncheons, known as Head Table Talks, aim to build community within the events industry and provide a safe space for event profs to network and collaborate. At this particular Head Table Talk, held in late October at Dauphine's, Adler brings his Jeffersonian-style of discussion to the six planners gathered and asks each of them: What was your first job? And what did...
2023-11-2141 min
EVENTive Entrepreneurs - Events and Sponsorship Podcast156. David Adler, Founder and Chairman of BizBash: The importance of being a Collaboration Artist when planning and hosting eventsIn this episode, David Adler, joins us as a special guest!
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David is a business and social entrepreneur who founded the event media company BizBash. He is also host of the podcast GatherGeeks where he discusses the latest news and trends affecting event marketers, meeting strategists, nonprofit organizers, and everyone in between. The podcast is the destination...
2023-06-2138 min
No More Bad EventsCollaboration Artists, Connectors, and Goosebump Moments (ft. David Adler | Chairman & Founder, BizBash)TITLE:Collaboration Artists, Connectors, and Goosebump Moments (ft. David Adler | Chairman & Founder, BizBash)OPENING QUOTE:“Everybody wants to be heard. And most of the times when we go to events, people are not heard. And that's why the idea with events today is also how do you scale intimacy? And by scaling intimacy, first, you need is trust. And when you give people a chance to talk to each other, they get that. Even if it's symbolic, even if it's talk to the person next to you for five minutes. People want trust. ” - Dav...
2023-06-0738 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with BizBash Founder David AdlerBizBash founder David Adler, author of the forthcoming book, Harnessing Serendipity (April 24). Adler is a veteran media, marketing, and event industry entrepreneur. He founded BizBash in 2000, overseeing its growth as the largest B2B media company for the event industry with over 2.5 million user sessions annually.
In the podcast interview, Adler explains the mysterious dynamics and challenges of getting people to collaborate. For Harnessing Serendipity, he spoke to a wide array of people—more than 60 individual “collaboration artists, conveners, and connectors” and duos across a variety of sectors—from charities to corporate cultures and from theater and m...
2023-04-2424 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Event Attendees Think TodayHost: David Adler Guests: Chris and Jill Drury In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Chris and Jill Drury, the husband-and-wife team behind event agency Drury Design. The two are involved in just about every aspect of group dynamics for both virtual and in-person events. They are the go-to couple for updates on what's really going on in the world of large corporate events. They collaborate on all aspects of their business—whether it's with clients like IBM and Microsoft, their teams, and especially with attendees. In this episode, they dis...
2023-04-1042 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat Event Profs Can Learn From a New Generation of DiplomatsHost: David Adler Guest: Jonathan Steffert In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Jonathan Steffert, the cultural attaché of public diplomacy and public affairs for the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, D.C. Steffert represents a new generation of diplomats who understand the importance of developing soft power in ways that engage and promote the values of their country. He's a great believer in using storytelling in every part of his job, especially when hosting events at the embassy. (Pro tip: This includes mowing the lawn ahead of every even...
2023-03-2039 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastTurning Weaknesses Into Strengths to Lead an Event AgencyHost: David Adler Guest: Richard Waddington In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Richard Waddington, one of the most creative players on the international event scene. He is the co-founder and former CEO of event agency First Protocol, which is now known as FIRST. And he's been in the news recently as part of PCMA's acquisition of the U.K.-based Event Marketing Association (following its acquisition of another event marketing body, CEMA, in 2020). Here, Waddington recalls working his way up the hospitality ladder, candidly discusses his struggle with dyslex...
2023-03-1342 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Event Profs Behind SXSW on What to Expect This YearHost: David Adler Guests: Hugh Forrest, Cindy Lo In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with two key event profs behind South by Southwest (SXSW), the buzzy annual festival in Austin that attracts emerging talent, iconic performances, and groundbreaking ideas in the realms of music, TV/film, tech, and culture. We first hear from Hugh Forrest, SXSW's co-president and chief programming officer, who delves into the festival's 30-plus-year history, how it's evolved and thrived in those decades, why AI will be a big topic this year, and what else he's mos...
2023-02-2739 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat Is Hospitality Today? Take It From The PlazaHost: David Adler Guest: Luigi Romaniello In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Luigi Romaniello, the new managing director of New York's iconic The Plaza Hotel. Like the famous book series Eloise, the 30-year industry veteran actually lives at The Plaza where he oversees all aspects of the luxury hotel, including daily operations, guest experiences, and continued growth strategies. He comes to New York after years managing other iconic properties in The Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Dallas, and Abu Dhabi. He's the first one to tell us that no one r...
2023-02-2039 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow This 5-Day Gathering in Poland Tests the Boundaries of Live ExperiencesHost: David Adler Guests: Paul Bulencea, Claus Raasted, Tahira Endean In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder sits down with the founders of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, a five-day conference held inside a 13th-century Polish castle that uses an immersive education method to study experience design. We also hear from "graduates" of the conference—including IMEX's head of programming Tahira Endean—on the life-changing learning that impacts how they plan events and conduct their lives. Founders Paul Bulencea and Claus Raasted come from the world of LARP (live-action role playing)—could that be the ticket to...
2023-02-1337 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastDishing on the Catering Industry—What to Know to Be a Better Client in Today's MarketHost: David Adler Guests: Carla Ruben, Chap Gage, Dawn Penfold, Vanessa Cominsky In this episode of GatherGeeks, along with the main interviews, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler has added two new "Ask the Expert" features. One is with career and hiring pro Dawn Penfold, president of Meetingjobs, who will discuss salary transparency and where the job market is today. Our second expert is Vanessa Cominsky, wine and spirits specialist for Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co., who will touch on how the wine and beverage industry has changed because of the pandemic. In the main interviews, our two spea...
2023-01-1658 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastA Year in Review with BizBash's Editorial TeamIn this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with BizBash's editorial team—interim editorial director Shannon Thaler, managing editor Sarah Kloepple, and senior contributing editor Claire Hoffman—to discuss how events fared in 2022. The trio answer questions about what gave them "goosebump moments" this year, their favorite BizBash stories they worked on in 2022, and what they predict is in store for the industry in 2023.
2022-12-2746 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastState Dinners to Top-Secret Events—Lessons From a Former White House Social SecretaryHost: David Adler Guest: Deesha Dyer Imagine orchestrating a visit from the pope and a Chinese state dinner… within days of each other. In this episode of GatherGeeks, recorded live at Connect Winter Marketplace in Washington, D.C, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Deesha Dyer, who served as the White House social secretary—the person responsible for planning and coordinating official social events at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.—for the last two years of the Obama administration. Dyer is also the founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact agency that specializes in transformati...
2022-12-2152 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow This Tech Company Is Simplifying B2B Payments for the Meetings and Events IndustryHost: David Adler Guests: Tony Wagner, Sara Meyer Meeting professionals are constantly multitasking. The last thing they want to do is spend time on manual, tedious processes that should just be easy—including cross-checking spreadsheets to track down commissions and payments. This is where Onyx CenterSource's GroupPay™ can help. This holistic solution is an industry-first payments automation platform that provides hotels and meeting professionals with unparalleled transparency and efficiency to track and proactively manage their event commissions—which, in turn, enables easy reconciliation and faster payments. In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founde...
2022-10-1741 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastSetting the Standards for the Events IndustryHost: David Adler Guest: Amy Calvert In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Amy Calvert, CEO of the Events Industry Council (EIC), which oversees more than 30 member organizations in the events industry. The EIC is a global champion of event profs and event industry excellence, offering professional standards and recognition and certification programs that take the industry to new heights. In this podcast, Calvert divulges what keeps her up at night representing this industry, discusses why inspiring young people to enter the industry is more important than ever, and how t...
2022-10-0335 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Are Global Exhibitions Changing Today?Host: David Adler Guest: Doug Emslie In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Doug Emslie, CEO of Tarsus Group (one of the largest exhibition companies in the world), to get a global perspective on trade shows and exhibitions. How have things changed since the pandemic? How do they differ culturally between markets like Europe, the Middle East, and North America? Emslie also discusses how to bring back attendees each year, how the global structure of events is becoming more regional, the rise of bleisure travel, and why technology and...
2022-09-2636 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastA Virtual Event Platform's Path to Global RecognitionHosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guest: Vaibhav Jain In this special edition of GatherGeeks—recorded live at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—hosts David Adler and Claire Hoffman (BizBash's senior contributing editor) sit down with Vaibhav Jain, CEO of event technology solution Hubilo, to discuss how he took the company from a local in-person event solution to a global behemoth. He also touches on how he realized events could be life-changing, how he raised money and pivoted strategy, and how he knew the platform had to involve agile, fast development to meet client needs.
2022-08-0123 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastBehind the Scenes of Meta Beach at Cannes 2022Hosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guest: Damien Baines In this special edition of GatherGeeks—recorded live at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—hosts David Adler and Claire Hoffman (BizBash's senior contributing editor) sit down with Damien Baines, the experiential marketing lead at Instagram. They go behind the scenes at Meta Beach where, for the first time, the company has used Meta branding at the festival. Baines also discusses what inspired many of the elements for this year's beach, planning a superbloom-themed dinner for the event, and how Instagram aims to highlight all types of crea...
2022-08-0131 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Creativity Shined at Pinterest's Cannes 2022 ActivationHosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guest: Judy Lee In this special edition of GatherGeeks—recorded live at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—hosts David Adler and Claire Hoffman (BizBash's senior contributing editor) sit down with Judy Lee, head of global brand experiences and programs at Pinterest. She breaks down her team's strategy and execution of Pinterest Beach, which put creatives front and center. She also discusses being a jury member for this year's festival, Pinterest's approach to face-to-face marketing, and creating spaces that reflect a multitude of different communities.
2022-08-0132 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastInside Spotify's Daytime/Nighttime Approach at Cannes 2022Hosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guest: Keyana Kashfi In this special edition of GatherGeeks—recorded live at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—hosts David Adler and Claire Hoffman (BizBash's senior contributing editor) sit down with Keyana Kashfi, the global senior director of experiential and content production at Spotify. Kashfi, who is also a BizBash Event Master, was in charge of the creation of Spotify Beach at this year's festival. She brought in some of the world's top musical talent not only to grab attention at Cannes, but to prove that live experiences are critical to Spo...
2022-08-0122 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastInside the World of High-Stakes GatheringsHost: David Adler Guest: Steve Clemons In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Steve Clemons, who has begun a role as a senior executive in charge of events at Semafor, a new global news organization launching this fall. Clemons was previously editor at large of The Hill. He also served as the Washington editor at large of The Atlantic, where he was the editor-in-chief of AtlanticLIVE, the brand's live event series. He specializes in high-stakes gatherings, and in this episode, he gives a master class on connecting people. Clemons...
2022-07-1131 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastCorporate Event Departments Now Have a Seat in the C-SuiteHost: David Adler Guests: Jennifer Savica, Sophie Ahmed In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with longtime event pros Jennifer Savica, vice president and head of corporate events for New York Life Insurance Company, and Sophie Ahmed, senior vice president of market strategy for Hubilo. The trio discusses the newfound clout of corporate event organizers and how C-suite executives' perception of events is changing. They also touch on the pain points of engagement strategies, navigating new formats for producing events, the inclusivity of event technology, and building upon...
2022-06-2035 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Lockdown Mentality Is Changing Event DesignHost: David Adler Guest: Kristin Banta Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of season two of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with award-winning celebrity event designer Kristin Banta, owner and creative director at Kristin Banta Events. A teacher and mentor to the industry, Banta's clients have included Justin Bieber and Oprah Winfrey. In this conversation, Banta touches on how everyone is craving tactile experiences—but warns event pros not to overstimulate the senses—how multic...
2022-06-1434 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastMust-Haves for Luxury Events and ActivationsHost: David Adler Guest: David Beahm Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of season two of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with David Beahm, founder of event design firm David Beahm Experiences, who has designed weddings for high-profile clients like Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, as well as Fortune 500 corporate events for clients like Target, Victoria's Secret, Christian Dior, and McDonald's. In this conversation, Beahm discusses supply chain issues, the importance of budgets to help...
2022-06-1439 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow to Think Like an Attendee for Successful Event DesignHost: David Adler Guest: Todd Fiscus Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of season two of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with Todd Fiscus, founder of Todd Events, whose clients include Tom Ford, the Dallas Cowboys, Audi, and Neiman Marcus. In this interview, Fiscus discusses navigating the waters of a post-pandemic world, his definition of the new VIP experience, strategies on how to think like a guest when walking into a room, differences between...
2022-06-1441 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhy Storytelling Is So Important in Events TodayHosts: David Adler, Lilian Shen Guest: Larry Abel Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of season two of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and CORT Events' director of marketing Lilian Shen sit down with Larry Abel, CEO and "dreamer in chief" at Abel McCallister Abel, a full-service experiential agency. In this interview, Abel talks about how the industry is rebuilding back better than ever and taking more risks, and how he strives to create a journey...
2022-06-1435 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastPodcast: Secrets of Smart Events in a Post-Pandemic World (Episode 217)Host: David Adler Guest: Gianna Gaudini In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Gianna Gaudini, head of events for Airtable, for a master class in planning events and experiences—whether you're an old pro or just starting out. The pair discusses Gaudini's work for companies like Amazon Web Services, Google, and Softbank Vision Fund, along with what went into creating her best-selling book and e-learning course. Gaudini believes that people want to attend events to experience some sort of catharsis or transformation—and she shares tips for how to accomp...
2022-05-0947 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Biggest Event Industry Pain Points—and How to Solve ThemHost: David Adler Guests: David Landgraf, Allison Pieter In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with industry veterans David Landgraf, the founder and chief experience officer of Make It Happen Management in New York, and Allison Pieter, the founder and president of Cassis Productions in Los Angeles. The group shares real-world pain points—and solutions—for the event industry, diving into topics like the impact of new technology, whether traditional events have given way to unproven experimentation, the frustration of supply chain issues and labor shortages, and more. They also discuss...
2022-05-0243 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Do You Define Event Success Today?Host: David Adler Guests: Tim Groot, Natasha Wood, Carolyn Dawson In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Tim Groot, CEO and founder of AI-powered event success platform Grip; Natasha Wood, head of strategy for FT Live at the Financial Times; and Carolyn Dawson, CEO of Founders Forum. This powerhouse panel sets out to define what event success means today—and quickly realizes there are no clear answers, and that we continue to be in an era of experimentation and growth. In this candid conversation, the group asks the hard...
2022-03-3042 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastNavigating the New Importance of Partnerships in Today's Event IndustryHosts: David Adler Guests: Erica Boeke, Austin Johnston, Nancy Shaffer In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with a powerhouse panel of event industry professionals: Nancy Shaffer, chief creative officer at RJ Whyte Event Production and the president of the Live Events Coalition; Austin Johnston, CEO of AKJOHNSTON and president of the Experiential Guild of America; and Erica Boeke, the founder and CEO of Liberty & Co. The group dives deep into how partnerships of all kinds have impacted their event businesses and shares key learnings on how to collaborate effectively. They gi...
2022-03-0744 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow to Bring Mosh Pit-Inspired Energy to Your Events and ActivationsHosts: David Adler, Cathy Song Novelli Guest: Cliff Rigano In this special sponsored edition of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler is joined by Cathy Song Novelli, SVP of marketing and communications at virtual and hybrid events software platform Hubilo, to chat with Cliff Rigano, creative director and head of culture, content and experiential marketing for Mast-Jägermeister US. Rigano shares how he brings mosh pit-inspired energy, enthusiasm and a unique ethos to Jägermeister's events and activations. He also discusses how he leads his team, outlining why he thinks of them as an indie band o...
2022-02-1439 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat It's Like Designing Gatherings for the Largest Event Producer in the WorldHosts: David Adler, Lilian Shen Guest: Mo Husseini Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and CORT Events' director of marketing Lilian Shen sit down with creative mastermind Mo Husseini, senior vice president of design at Freeman Company based in Portland, Ore. Husseini reveals how his design-led thinking helps him successfully manage the complex ecosystem at Freeman, the world's largest event producer. He also divulges details on understanding the needs of audie...
2022-02-0741 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastReinventing the Post-COVID Gala FormatHosts: David Adler, Lilian Shen Guest: Shelly Tolo Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and CORT Events' director of marketing Lilian Shen sit down with Shelly Tolo, president of Tolo Events LLC in Seattle. The group traces Tolo's history in the industry, ranging from her high-school days as a synchronized swimmer to her time as a development officer for nonprofits. She shares what works in nonprofit events and gala fundraisers now...
2022-02-0734 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastDeveloping Event Trends With an Eye for Space DesignHosts: David Adler, Lilian Shen Guest: John Fuhr Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and CORT Events' director of marketing Lilian Shen sit down with business development expert John Fuhr of CenterCircle Creative in Phoenix. With his acute awareness of emerging trends and market conditions, Fuhr offers up a host of insights into his own observational research. He talks using white space to spread out and escape the prison of the c...
2022-02-0745 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastExploring the Business Side of Event DesignHosts: David Adler, Lilian Shen Guest: André Wells Sponsored by CORT Events, this episode of GatherGeeks is part of our "Royal CORT" podcast series, which includes insightful convos with top event and experience designers. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and CORT Events' director of marketing Lilian Shen sit down with André Wells, founder and CEO of Events by André Wells in Washington, D.C. In this candid interview, Wells talks about everything from how the management of his 19-year-old event company has completely changed as a result of the pandemic, to how he's designing events for audi...
2022-02-0740 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Careers in the Event Industry Have ShiftedHost: David Adler Guests: Dawn Penfold, Travis Pham In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with recruiting veteran Dawn Penfold, president of Meetingjobs, a Cadre Company, and up-and-coming event professional Travis Pham, global business director for 360 Destination Group. The group discusses why passion is the defining characteristic for career success, and why we're in an employee market where staffers are reexamining their purposes and goals—plus, what that means for hiring managers right now. They also share their thoughts on corporate outsourcing solutions, how employers are attracting talent right now, how...
2022-01-3134 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Digital Event Platform RevolutionHost: David Adler Guest: Julius Solaris In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Julius Solaris, vice president of marketing strategy, events, for digital and in-person event platform Hopin. The duo traces Solaris' journey in the event industry, discussing why he left the media sphere to join the massively popular tech platform. They also explore how the new event platforms are empowering the participant and are influencing post-COVID event design in dramatic ways. Solaris shares why he thinks technology will continue to be where major investments are made t...
2022-01-2437 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Engagement Dilemma: What Captures Attention Now?Host: David Adler Guests: Brendan Brown, Sohini Mitra In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with Brendan Brown, vice president of strategy for George P. Johnson, and Sohini Mitra, the vice president of experiential at ImpactXM, to tackle the ever-relevant question of engagement at virtual, hybrid and face-to-face events. The group discusses what keeps the attention of attendees at events of all types right now, exploring whether it's true that attendees pay attention to novelty, and if entertainment is the cost of entry for engagement. The world is changing rapidly, and...
2022-01-1041 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Top Designer Tom Kehoe Is Navigating a Post-Pandemic Event WorldHosts: David Adler, Lilian Shen Guest: Tom Kehoe In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're kicking off our "Royal CORT" series, sponsored by CORT Events, which focuses on experience designers. BizBash founder and CEO David Adler and CORT Events' director of marketing Lilian Shen sit down with powerhouse designer Tom Kehoe, the owner of Kehoe Designs in Chicago, who has completely refreshed his outlook on events over the last two years. Kehoe discusses how his company has survived and thrived through experimentation and core fundamentals; he also shares his design philosophy, insights into his company culture and pass...
2021-12-1536 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Future of Events and Meetings, Through the Eyes of the Next GenerationHost: David Adler Guests: Brittany H. Anderson, Bella Day, Dr. Stuart Levy, Latoya Lewis, Gwen Loeber This special episode of GatherGeeks was recorded live on Nov. 30 at Connect DC, where BizBash chairman and founder David Adler conducted an insightful focus group to find out what's really next in the world of events and meetings. He's joined by a variety of students, professors and other leaders from George Washington University and the local Washington, D.C. school system. Guests include Dr. Stuart Levy—who has nearly two decades of experience in management, teaching, consulting and research within a r...
2021-12-0836 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastDavid Tutera on What Works in Event Design NowHost: David Adler Guest: David Tutera In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with celebrity event designer and lifestyle guru David Tutera. The globally known event expert and television personality shares personal anecdotes, discussing his first-ever job and what he learned for it, how he fell in love with the event industry and more. He also discusses the importance of asking questions, why leading with positivity is crucial, what works and what doesn't in a post-COVID world and how the industry has changed, and much more. Sponsored by So...
2021-11-1543 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastA Masterclass in Making Your Business Stand Out in an Ever-Changing WorldHost: David Adler Guest: Colin Cowie In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with event industry icon Colin Cowie to discuss his new book, The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn't Know They Wanted. Through compelling anecdotal-style stories, Cowie's new book is a must-read to make sure your business stands out in this ever-changing world, diving into ways to up your game to think about the intangibles that separate you from your competition. This episode is a one-man masterclass on doing it right, explaining how Cowie is using ev...
2021-10-0440 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Micro-Influencer Marketing Can Play a Role in Any Type of EventIn this episode of GatherGeeks, BIzBash founder and chairman David Adler chats with Connor Stewart, the director of social media at mdg, a marketing and public relations agency specializing in audience acquisition for live and online events. Stewart offers case studies of the influencer marketing strategy for B-to-B events like FabTech, a trade show for the welding industry—proving that the practice isn't just for consumer brands and big-level celebrities. The duo gives an overview of why tapping into paid influencers and micro-influencers is so effective for events, and how to find the right partners for your brand. They als...
2021-09-2143 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Power of Being Second in CommandHost: David Adler Guest: Christina Matteucci In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you another live presentation from BizBash's hybrid conference in Las Vegas. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler introduces Christina Matteucci, executive director of David Beahm Experiences, who discusses how number-twos will lead the post-COVID bounce back. Like celebrity event designer David Beahm, successful entrepreneurs have become veritable superheroes in American culture. However, data suggests that society's obsession with entrepreneurship as the vehicle for professional recognition could spell disaster for the future of the U.S. workforce in a post-COVID landscape—if the struggle for...
2021-09-0650 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe New Strategies for Events and MeetingsHost: David Adler, Cathy Song Novelli Guests: Dahlia El Gazzar, Sara Gorlick, Robert Thompson In this special sponsored edition of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler teams up with Cathy Song Novelli, SVP of marketing and communications at virtual and hybrid events software platform Hubilo, to host an in-depth discussion on the new strategies for events and meetings. The pair chats with Dahlia El Gazzar, an event industry veteran and tech expert; Sara Gorlick, vice president of events at Rakuten Americas; and Robert Thompson, VP of sales at AV Canada. This international group of planners and...
2021-08-2453 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastCase Study: How Anheuser-Busch Has Created Innovative Events During the PandemicHost: David Adler Guest: Ronnie Yoked In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you another live conversation that took place at BizBash's hybrid conference in Las Vegas. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with Ronnie Yoked, head of experiential for Anheuser-Busch, named one of BizBash's Most Innovative Brands in Events in 2020. Yoked offers an in-depth look at how the mega brand thinks about marketing and events, including how that strategy has changed during the pandemic, work the team has done to support struggling businesses, ways they've parlayed existing programs into digital in addition to cr...
2021-08-0932 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe New Culinary Experience: What's Hot in Food and Beverage NowHost: David Adler Guests: Carla Ruben, Joseph Cozza, Thomas Whelan, Kasha Mackelprang, Ezekiel Bronfman In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you another live conversation that took place at BizBash's hybrid conference in Las Vegas. BizBash founder and chairman David Adler hosts an informative discussion on how the industry is collectively curating new ideas to make meetings and events memorable and safe. He's joined virtually by Creative Edge Catering's Carla Ruben, and in-person by JVC Catering & Event Consulting's Joseph Cozza, Levy Convention Centers' Thomas Whelan, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa's Kasha Mackelprang, and XED Beverage Company found...
2021-07-2746 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe New World of Integrated Live Events with Virtual TechnologyHost: David Adler Guests: Mike Sokoloff, 6Connex & Adam Rosen, University of Southern California In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler chats with Mike Sokoloff, director of sales for 6Connex, and Adam Rosen, associate vice president of cultural relations and university events for the University of Southern California (USC). The group digs into the future to understand how the integration of IRL and virtual platforms work in a hybrid world and shares practical, real-life solutions on how to use virtual and live events separately and together, as well as how clients an...
2021-07-2051 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastTikTok and Fresh Paradigms for Event EngagementHost: David Adler Guest: Kudzi Chikumbu, Brian Feit In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you another live conversation that took place at BizBash's recent conference in Las Vegas. BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sat down with Kudzi Chikumbu, the director of creator community at TikTok, and Brian Feit, founder of New York-based creative marketing agency BMF. The pair has partnered over the last year to discover what the next generation of attendees and users really want, and they shared their insights during this captivating session. They also share case studies of TikTok events they've prod...
2021-07-1240 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastTips for Finding Talent During Challenging TimesHost: David Adler Guest: Dawn Penfold In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you a live conversation that took place at BizBash's recent conference in Las Vegas, held in late May. BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sat down with event and meeting hiring guru Dawn Penfold, president of Meetingjobs. The pair discusses the event industry's job landscape post-COVID, sharing tips for both job-seekers and employers about the most in-demand roles right now, the skillsets and personality traits most needed, best practices for virtual interviews and more. Penfold also explains where and how employers can find...
2021-06-2829 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastA Masterclass in Producing Sophisticated Virtual Events That Your Audience Will Never ForgetHost: David Adler Guest: Sam Kolbert-Hyle In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Sam Kolbert-Hyle, the president and CEO of Brandlive, who shares how his company has helped major corporations add the right polish to their live and virtual presentations. He explains how his team has developed the sense of a high-end television studio in a very accessible Greenroom product, and also shares a wide variety of tech and engagement tips for virtual events—including why you should over-prepare for big production moments, why you should never start yo...
2021-06-0151 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat Virtual and Hybrid Events Can Teach Us About the Value of CommunityHosts: David Adler, RD Whitney Guests: Liz Irving, Paul Treanor This episode of GatherGeeks is a collaborative show between BizBash, the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and Event Relief 2021, Dan Assor's 24-hour vodcast that raised funds for the nonprofit EventWell in March. BizBash chairman and founder David Adler teams up with RD Whitney, the founder of 365 Media, to host an event producers' roundtable featuring Liz Irving, executive vice president and head of marketing at Clarion Events North America, and Paul Treanor, senior manager of content and community at Informa. The group of industry veterans...
2021-04-2951 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Do We Monetize Distraction at Events and Trade Shows?Host: David Adler Guest: Nir Eyal In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with behavioral design and time management expert Nir Eyal, the author of the books Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. The duo discusses why event professionals are masters of designing distractions, especially when trying to monetize events, and give some insights into the science of distraction both for personal growth and professional use. Eyal shares tips for fighting attendee distraction at events and trade shows, why focus is ...
2021-04-2028 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhere the Hospitality and Event Industry Is Headed NextHost: David Adler Guest: Glenn Haussman In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Glenn Haussman, a 25-year hotel industry veteran, professional speaker and the host of popular hospitality podcast "No Vacancy." During this high-energy conversation, the duo discusses all things hospitality and events, including what they both miss and don't miss from in-person gatherings, the good and bad of virtual, tips for training speakers and exciting changes that have been accelerated by the pandemic. Haussman also shares what he's hearing from hotel organizers about the future, including labor shortages and...
2021-04-1244 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastThe Dilemma for the Next Generation of Event ProsHosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Dan Cormany, Latoya Lewis, Lynn Minnaert, John Niser, Briana Stewart, Aruzhan Toleubay In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editorial director Ashton Pike chat with a diverse group of students and professors in the event and hospitality industry. Hosted during Dan Assor's 24-hour vodcast to benefit EventWell, the conversation features Briana Stewart and Aruzhan Toleubay, two students finding their way in the industry during COVID-19, as well as Florida International University professor Dan Cormany, New York University professor Lynn Minnaert, Farleigh Dickinson University professor John...
2021-04-0553 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastYes, Virtual Events Can Recreate Nuanced Face-to-Face Encounters. Here's HowHost: David Adler Guests: Steve Gottlieb, Natalie Jones In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Steve Gottlieb, founder and CEO of the virtual event platform Shindig, and Natalie Jones, the senior vice president of external affairs and diplomatic engagement for the nonpartisan diplomacy center Meridian House. The group discusses the challenges of—and best practices for—emulating high-touch events like the G-8 world leader summit virtually, and how other tools of diplomacy can work in the digital world. They also talk about the importance of making technology almost invisible...
2021-03-2941 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastTurning One-Off Events Into Year-Round Marketing StrategiesHost: David Adler Guests: Denzil Rankine, Marco Giberti In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Denzil Rankine, founder of AMR International, and Marco Giberti, founder of Vesuvio Ventures, to discuss their new book, Reinventing Live: The Always-On Future of Live Events. The duo dives into their thought process behind the book, which focuses on the shift from one-off, in-person events to year-round marketing strategies. They also discuss ways to be a strong entrepreneur and leader in times of crisis, why event organizers should consider themselves community catalysts, the best way...
2021-03-2251 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow the Iconic La Paulée de New York Wine-Tasting Event Made the Shift to VirtualHosts: David Adler, Christian Conner Guest: Daniel Johnnes In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and writer Christian Conner explore the world of high-end wine tastings with Daniel Johnnes, the proprietor of the weeklong wine event La Paulée Mondiale. It's been described as the "world's greatest wine event," with ticket prices as high as $10,000. Here, Johnnes describes the event's shift to virtual this year, discussing what aspects of the online event did and didn't work and what will carry over into future in-person gatherings. He also shares the history of the ev...
2021-03-1539 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastSolving the Engagement Problem at Virtual EventsHost: David Adler Guests: Jennifer Kellogg, Debbie Seabloom In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Debbie Seabloom, vice president of strategic accounts for Type A Events, and Jennifer Kellogg, executive director of MeetingPlay. The group discusses the biggest challenges and solutions to keeping attendees engaged online, sharing tips on what works and what doesn't work. They also examine the new style of partnerships between the end client, the agency and the virtual platform, plus the importance of teamwork in this new era, what makes a successful event today, th...
2021-03-0237 min
eventplanner.be /.nl PodcastHoe de Amerikaanse evenementenindustrie omgaat met Corona - David Adler (BizBash)Hoe gaat de Amerikaanse evenementensector om met de pandemie? Een open gesprek met David Adler (BizBash) over de huidige corona status in zijn land en de toekomst voor onze sector. - Vind de video en shownotities hier: https://www.eventplanner.be/tv/805_hoe-de-amerikaanse-evenementenindustrie-omgaat-met-corona-david-adler-bizbash.html
2021-02-0830 min
eventplanner.net PodcastHow the US Event Industry Deals with Corona - David Adler (BizBash)How is the US events industry dealing with the pandemic? An open conversation with David Adler (BizBash) about the current corona status in his country and the future for our sector. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/803_how-the-us-event-industry-deals-with-corona-david-adler-bizbash.html
2021-02-0830 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow to Host an Effective Virtual Award Show, and Other Expert TipsHost: David Adler Guest: Joe Schwinger In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Joe Schwinger, the co-founder and CEO of MeetingPlay, a virtual and hybrid platform that powers some of the largest virtual events in the world for clients like Marriott, Slack, PepsiCo and many more. Adler and Schwinger preview BizBash's upcoming Event Style Awards, a virtual event powered by MeetingPlay that's taking place Feb. 17, and chat about best practices for hosting a virtual award show. They also dive deep into other aspects of our new virtual and hy...
2021-01-2539 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastCracking the Code on Engagement for Virtual Events and Trade ShowsHosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guest: Jim Louderback In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and BizBash executive editor Claire Hoffman chat with Jim Louderback, the general manager of VidCon, a massive trade show for digital creators. The group discusses how the show shifted to virtual this year, including what worked and what didn't, his favorite tech platforms, why he stretched it into a summerlong event series, and future plans. He also discusses how to engage the next generation of event attendees, the power of influencer marketing, why he takes an editorial...
2021-01-1151 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhy Every Event Producer Should Care About EsportsHost: David Adler Guests: Rebecca de Freitas, Danny Hardman On this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Rebecca de Freitas—an event producer who recently completed a master's degree with a thesis on Esports—and Danny Hardman, director of business development for PRG and a lifelong gamer. The group discusses the world of Esports from an event and marketing perspective, sharing why event producers should care, how these gamified hybrid events are uniquely positioned to reach younger generations, and how brands can use Esports to engage their communities in effective ways. They...
2020-12-2142 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastReal Talk: How to Plan and Budget for Hybrid Events NowHost: David Adler Guests: Jeff Youngs, VP Production and Operations, GES Events; Betty Bergeron, Executive Producer, GES Events In part three of our three-part sponsored podcast series on hybrid events, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with GES Events' Jeff Youngs, VP Production and Operations, and Betty Bergeron, Executive Producer. The group dives into the myths and realities of planning and budgeting for hybrid events—and how the process has changed from previous in-person events. They take us step-by-step through their budget-planning process, sharing how they stay organized for virtual versus in-person components, the most...
2020-12-0436 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastCreating Killer Content and Design for the Attendee JourneyHost: David Adler Guests: John Woo, SVP Creative and Design, GES Events; Jeff Youngs, VP Production and Operations, GES Events In part two of our three-part sponsored podcast series on hybrid events, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with GES Events' John Woo, SVP Creative and Design, and Jeff Youngs, VP Production and Operations. The trio discusses how to most effectively craft the attendee journey for hybrid events, from initial marketing strategies to post-event engagement. They also discuss ways to identify and engage your target demographic, how to facilitate effective networking and education, how speakers s...
2020-12-0438 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat Should a Future Hybrid Event Look Like?Host: David Adler Guests: Dan Hilbert, EVP GES Events Worldwide; Jen Beindorf, VP Global Strategy, GES Events In part one of our three-part sponsored podcast series on hybrid events, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler is joined by Dan Hilbert, EVP of GES Events Worldwide, and Jen Beindorf, VP Global Strategy for GES Events, for a big-picture conversation on what hybrid events can and should look like in the future. The group discusses best practices for structure, strategy, and execution, diving into how hybrid differs from virtual, how to make it feel like one cohesive event, c...
2020-12-0438 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastExploring Korea From a Business Events PerspectiveHosts: David Adler, BizBash & Stephanie Cheung, Marketing Challenges International Guests: Oscar Nobre, McVeigh Global Meetings and Events; Juri Seo, Korea Tourism Organization; Dora An, Goyang CVB; David Ko, Jeju Island CVB; Minji Kang, Busan CVB In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash Chairman and Founder David Adler once again teams up with Stephanie Cheung, Director of Strategy and Insights at Marketing Challenges International, to explore Korea from a business events perspective. First, Oscar Nobre, Senior Project Manager at McVeigh Global Meetings and Events, shares why he chose to host a 700-person conference in Korea and wha...
2020-10-2938 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConnecting at a Distance: Solutions for Gathering in a PandemicSince March 2020, the business of events has been rattled like never before, and the disruption of the pandemic has changed the industry forever. As we adapt and evolve, everyone wants to know: What strategies and solutions are helping event professionals survive, and for some, even thrive in this challenging time? What can event producers count on as they prepare their event budgets and design their plans for 2021? What best practices will help us safely reopen venues for in-person and hybrid experiences? Join David Adler, chairman and founder of BizBash, as he sits down with Amber Guild of T...
2020-10-191h 04GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat Sets BlueJeans by Verizon Apart in a Crowded Field of Virtual Event PlatformsHost: David Adler Guests: John Knightly, Amanda Segar In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with John Knightly and Amanda Segar, the chief marketing officer and the director of global field marketing and events, respectively, for BlueJeans by Verizon. The group discusses how the video conferencing platform has expanded to accommodate events of all types, offering high-quality, scalable experiences for groups of all sizes. They share how BlueJeans makes the process easy for attendees, presenters, and moderators; ways that live polling, hand raising, and other smart features can increase a...
2020-10-1232 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhat Korea Can Teach Us About Hosting Safe Meetings and Events During a PandemicHosts: David Adler, Stephanie Cheung Guests: Juri Seo, Dr. Richard Arriviello In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler teams up with Stephanie Cheung, director of strategy and insights for Marketing Challenges International, to interview Juri Seo, an executive for Korea Tourism Organization, and Dr. Richard Arriviello, chief medical officer for InHouse Physicians. Seo shares case studies of large-scale events and trade shows that have been held successfully in South Korea, and discusses how the country effectively curbed the spread of COVID-19 through the smart safety practices, while Dr. Arriviello gives his...
2020-10-0543 min
My ME StoryGrowing Your Company Through Leadership Roles with David Adler, Chairman/Founder BizbashLeading a company can be a daunting task for any professional. Imagine stepping out of college and launching your own company at the age of 21! David Adler, Chairman and Founder of Bizbash did just that. While Bizbash was not his first business endeavor, it created the building blocks to learn a valuable lesson-- leadership roles will build a business quicker than any sales strategy will do. After selling his initial company and working for corporate America, David launched Bizbash as an experiment in a world where the internet was just a baby. He created a market to...
2020-10-0140 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastClarity in Crisis: How LEO Events Is Handling 2020's Toughest TestsHost: David Adler Guests: Cindy Brewer, Michael Dalton, Jon Brown In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler welcomes three guests from LEO Events to explore the value of versatility, diversity, and determination as we all navigate these turbulent times. Principal Cindy Brewer, senior vice president of strategy Michael Dalton, and manager of event operations Jon Brown reflect on the past six months, including concrete steps they're taking to enhance the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; how they've learned to listen more effectively; and the methods they chose to revamp th...
2020-09-2144 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhy Companies Should Invest in the Next Generation of Marketers and Event OrganizersHost: David Adler Guest: Vince Thompson In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Vince Thompson, the CEO, founder, and chairman of MELT, an Atlanta-based sports marketing and event agency. In addition to sharing how marketing best practices have evolved during the pandemic, Thompson discusses MELT U, his training program for the next generation of event organizers. He shares how the program—which now accommodates 1,500 young adults—has grown and actually improved after a shift to virtual. He also discusses why more entrepreneurs should invest in the millennials and Gen Z, what...
2020-09-1131 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastComing Together for Good: How You Can Advocate for the Event Industry Right NowHost: David Adler Guests: Sue Sung, Philip Dufour In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler hosts an important conversation about the future of the event industry. Recorded last week, Adler was joined by Sue Sung, SVP of corporate strategy for The Freeman Company who is representing Go LIVE Together, and Philip Dufour, president and creative director of The Dufour Collaborative who is representing the Live Events Coalition. The group discusses how the two new coalitions are fighting for federal support for the 12 million people in the event industry's eco-system, sharing practical ways y...
2020-08-3137 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow This Studio-in-a-Box Concept Can Increase Virtual Event EngagementHost: David Adler Guest: Matthew Byrne, CSEP In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Matthew Byrne, CSEP, the founder of Toronto-based Byrne Production Services. Byrne discusses how he's upping the game of virtual events through a no-contact Studio-in-a-Box concept, which easily helps speakers generate high-quality, television-style broadcasts. He also dives into techniques for increasing attendee engagement, why good storytelling will always be the most important thing, smart tips for looking good on camera, why he thinks virtual components are here to stay, and much more.
2020-08-0456 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow Event and Meeting Organizers Can Stay Relevant Today (Episode 193)Host: David Adler Guests: Jennifer Savica, Maria Donado, Trey Moynihan In this episode of GatherGeeks—recorded during a July 15 panel discussion hosted by EventFluence—BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Jennifer Savica, head of corporate events at New York Life Insurance Company; Maria Donado, director of events at Greystone & Co.; and Trey Moynihan, special events manager at Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. The group discusses the relevancy of event organizers at big corporations today, diving into how they've become more strategic, ways their jobs have both narrowed and expanded, how to help the...
2020-07-2855 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastIs Protocol Still Important? Yes, Says Former U.S. Chief of Protocol Capricia Penavic MarshallHost: David Adler Guest: Capricia Penavic Marshall In this episode of GatherGeeks—the first of a three-part interview series—BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Capricia Penavic Marshall, former Obama administration chief of protocol and former Clinton administration social secretary. Marshall gives an up-close-and-personal look at her time in the administrations, sharing what it was like to have a front-row seat to history for over a dozen years. She also discusses the importance of finding a mentor, how she stays focused on event day, her first "goosebumps" moment, the best advice she got from Jack...
2020-07-1437 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow a Group of Competitors Came Together for Good During COVID-19 (Episode 191)Host: David Adler Guest: Nick Simonette In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Nick Simonette, vice president of sales for full-service exhibit and event company Czarnowski. He discusses how Czarnowski teamed up with two competitors—George P. Johnson and Exploring—to launch the LiveForLife coalition, which encompasses more than 200 event production companies that can build, ship, and install temporary structures such as patient rooms and testing or vaccine centers. Simonette also shares predictions for how live events will return, discussing the rise of gesture-based technology, what trade show booths of the...
2020-06-3032 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow The Washington Post Is Using Virtual Events to Enhance Its ContentHost: David Adler Guest: Kris Coratti In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Kris Coratti, the vice president of communications for The Washington Post. Coratti explains how the publication is hosting four to five virtual events per week, some drawing as many as 600,000 viewers. She shares best practices for this new normal, discussing everything from the power of great lighting and sound to the nuts and bolts of content creation, marketing, and speaker partnerships. Coratti also discusses sponsorship models for virtual events, ways to engage the audience, viewership patterns, and...
2020-06-1643 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastLeadership Today Means Being a Collaboration ArtistHost: David Adler Guest: Adrian Segar In this episode of GatherGeeks, listen in on a keynote session from BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and meetings expert and author Adrian Segar, delivered virtually during the Untethered Conference on May 21. The duo offers key leadership tips and survival strategies based on lessons learned from Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and Outward Bound. They also discuss why leaders today need to be "collaboration artists," why future events need to be more valuable than ever, the value of risk-taking, why it's important to celebrate everything, and much more. D...
2020-06-0229 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastHow This Virtual Platform Can Help Establish the New "Hybrid Standard" for EventsHost: David Adler Guest: Antonio Trincao In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler chats with Antonio Trincao, the co-founder and CEO of Youcanevent, a global virtual events platform with clients including United Airlines and Microsoft. The pair talks all things virtual and hybrid events, discussing what sets Youcanevents' platform apart—including its interactive, avatar-style environment, the unique ability to light the virtual event like an in-person one, and more. Trincao also shares his own best practices for virtual events, how his company can help usher in the new "hybrid standard" for...
2020-05-1532 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Toronto Amid COVID-19Hosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Anthony Vade, Natasha Mytnowych, Qasim Virjee, Marc Dorfman. In this virtual discussion that marks the final part to a BizBash digital series, dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and senior editor Ashton Pike take to the Toronto market, chatting with local event professionals Anthony Vade of FMAV, Natasha Mytnowych of The Globe and Mail Centre, Qasim Virjee of StartWell, and Marc Dorfman of CN Tower. The panel discusses how they're keeping in touch...
2020-05-011h 07GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Chicago Amid COVID-19Hosts: Claire Hoffman, Ashton Pike Guests: Tom Kehoe, Megan Williams, Lanie Hartman, Jack Scafide In this virtual discussion that marks the fifth part to a new BizBash digital series, dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash editors Claire Hoffman and Ashton Pike take to the Chicago market, chatting with local event professionals Tom Kehoe of Kehoe Designs, The Geraghty, BlackOak Technical Productions, and Floral Exhibits; Megan Williams of Field Museum; Lanie Hartman of BBJ Linen; and Jack Scafide of CORT Events. The panel discusses how...
2020-04-2759 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for South Florida Amid COVID-19Hosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Greg Zalkin, Gary Ressler, Kelly Murphy, Shai Tertner, Richard Curran, Dan Cormany In this virtual discussion that marks the fourth part to a new BizBash digital series, dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and senior editor Ashton Pike take to the Miami/South Florida market, chatting with local event professionals Greg Zalkin of Creative State Marketing, Gary Ressler of Tilia Companies, Kelly Murphy of Events on the Loose, Shai Tertner of Shiraz Crea...
2020-04-171h 10GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Washington, D.C. Amid COVID-19Hosts: David Adler, Ashton Pike Guests: Susan Lacz, Cory Ryan Frank, Rebecca Linder, Joe Schwinger, Susan Saville In this new BizBash digital series dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and senior editor Ashton Pike take to the Washington, D.C. market, chatting with local event professionals Susan Lacz of Ridgewells Catering, Cory Ryan Frank of Design Foundry, Rebecca Linder of Linder Global Events, Joe Schwinger of MeetingPlay, and Susan Saville of Hello! Washington DC. The panel discusses the futu...
2020-04-101h 07GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for Los Angeles Amid COVID-19Hosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guests: Dominic Venn-Lever, Rolando Espinoza, Wayne Fernandez, Vinnie Balistreri In this new BizBash digital series dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which gives industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and West Coast editor Claire Hoffman take to the west coast, chatting with local event professionals Dominic Venn-Lever of Blueprint Studios, Rolando Espinoza of Champagne Experiential Studios, Wayne Fernandez of Magic Box, and Vinnie Balistreri of Glisser. The panel discusses the impact of the coronavirus on Los Angeles and the west coast, how...
2020-04-031h 04GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastConversations From the Inside: Ideas, Insights, and Resources for New York Amid COVID-19Hosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman Guests: Jaclyn Bernstein, Liron David, Jessica Rothstein Berman Simon Miller In this new BizBash digital series dubbed "Conversations from the Inside"—which will give industry leaders in local markets a voice amid the COVID-19 outbreak—BizBash founder and chairman David Adler and editor Claire Hoffman begin with the New York market, chatting with event professionals Jaclyn Bernstein of Access New York Metro, Liron David of Eventique, Jessica Rothstein Berman of Manhattan Center, and Simon Miller of Brand Activation Services. The panel discusses the impact of the coronavirus in the New York market...
2020-03-3057 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastOvercoming Adversity: A Global Brainstorm for the Event IndustryHosts: David Adler, David Becker Guests: Chloé Reuter, J.B. Miller, Silvia Negri Firman In this virtual discussion, David Becker, co-founder and C.E.O. of Zkipster, and David Adler, chairman and founder of BizBash, talk to a group of event leaders from all around the globe to help us unpack what's happening now with the COVID-19 crisis, prepare for what's ahead, and help each other get through this even stronger than before. Panelists include Chloé Reuter in Hong Kong, J.B. Miller in New York, and Silvia Negri Firman in Milan.
2020-03-291h 05GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastUsing Events to Turn Consumers Into SuperfansHosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Dan Mannix In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman David Adler and special projects editor Beth Kormanik chat with Dan Mannix, C.E.O. of CSM North America. Mannix shares tricks of the trade for large-scale fan experiences such as sporting events, diving into details on security, transportation, and line control. He also shares tips for standout brand activations at larger festivals like South by Southwest, plus how to hire strong temporary staffers, the event trends he's most excited about, and much more. Download or subscribe to the...
2020-03-1649 minGatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry PodcastWhy Event Design Should Never Come First, and Other Tips from a Top Event ProducerHosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Gianna Gaudini In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash C.E.O. David Adler chats with Gianna Gaudini, author of The Art of Event Planning: Pro Tips From an Industry Insider. Gaudini discusses what she learned in a decade of planning events for Google, why she says that "everyone is an event planner," and tips for creating a cohesive event narrative from start to finish. She also shares tips for staying healthy and focused on event day, why personalization is crucial for attendees, learning to trust your team, and much more.
2020-03-101h 01
Event BrewThe BizBash Connect Acquisition: Two Events Industry Titans Become OneIf you've been on top of the news, then you already know about the Bizbash Connect acquisition. That's right - Tarsus Connect, the business travel, and meetings event company acquired BizBash, the US-based event media company. And as you might guess, that's exactly what we'll be covering on this week's Event Brew. Because we simply love to jump on the most exciting and relevant news inside the events industry to give you the scoop!
So, this time around, our amazing hosts Nick Borelli and Will Curran are here to give you the details. What propelled the BizBash...
2019-12-0543 min
The StartWell PodcastEpisode 22 – David Adler (CEO & Founder, BizBash)This brief 20 minute talk touches on the magic that happens when people come together. David introduces the role of 'collaboration artist' and more...
About David's company
BizBash is North America’s #1 source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals. Each month nearly 225,000 unique users look to BizBash for venue discovery, event style, technology, and tools for their next event. Thousands of event professionals attend our in-person events in major cities in the United States and Canada and listen to our podcast GatherGeeks monthly.
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2019-11-2520 min
The Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business179 THE NEXT LEVEL: SEAN LOW Discusses DAVID ADLER, CEO of Bizbash Media: A Guide to Collaboration ArtistsIn this episode of The Next Level, Andy Kushner and Sean Low, Founder and President of The Business of Being Creative LLC, chat about David Adler's interview on the Wedding Biz. Seans' consulting firm is focused on providing practical advice to those in the business of being creative, his client list includes many of the biggest names in the wedding and design industries. Listen in as they discuss David's comments on social engineering, his insights on augmented reality, radical humanization and code switching. The idea that events are like standing around the water cooler or going to...
2019-08-2120 minThe Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business178 DAVID ADLER - CEO, BizBash Media: A Guide To Collaboration ArtistsAndy is excited to welcome, David Adler, CEO and Founder of BizBash Media, a resource marketplace for event organizers of all types and the host of a podcast called Gather Geeks. In this episode, David chats about how he got started in the media world, the magazine he started when he was 21, the idea behind BizBash and how technology is changing the way people look at events. David talks about his dad Warren Adler, author of "The War of the Roses", and the business model he used for BizBash. Listen in as David describes events...
2019-08-1939 min
The Sounds Sweet ShowEp 3: "BizBash 2019, Kinderjoy, Generation Alpha planning trips, Heritage Travel"This week on the show David discusses the his trip to BizBash 2019 in Florida. Then shares the three family event and travel trends of the week. 3:30: KinderJoy celebrates its 2nd birthday by partnering with The Birthday Party Project™, a non-profit organization that spreads joy by hosting monthly birthday parties for children living in homeless and transitional living facilities. Through the partnership, Kinder Joy® is helping to bring the magic of birthdays to children experiencing homelessness by donating $50,000 to sponsor birthday parties for hundreds of children in shelters across the country. 5:45: Generation Alpha. Repr...
2019-05-2311 min
Tapped PodThe Main Event: David Adler, CEO & Founder of BizBash - Pt. 1Talking trends in event planning. Hint: it's all about how people feel when they head home. Hosts Julianne Donofrio and Joseph Fusco talk with David Adler, CEO & Founder of BizBash. From oversized chairs to sweet scents to giving permission to make eye contact, David tells us what makes a successful event/meeting these days. @bizbash @davidadler #Tapped #BizBash
2017-08-0120 min
#EventIconsBirth Of BizBash – Episode 6It’s time for another edition of #EventIcons! This week, we have guest, David Adler! David is the founder and CEO of BizBash. If you have never heard of BizBash, BizBash has become the largest media property in the B-to-B event industry with nearly 2.2 million annual user sessions. David got his start in media early where at age 21 he started his own magazine, Washington Dossier, a magazine that covered power, society, politics, and entertaining in the nation’s capital. Well regarded as the leading name in event media, BizBash not only has the physical site, but also hosts major event...
2016-01-0649 min
BRX OnsiteTrade Show Radio Features Whitney Wilson with Eventive Group, David Adler with BizBash Media and April Ellerbe with New Century PlanningWhitney Wilson/Eventive Group Whitney joined the Eventive Group team in January of 2012 after graduating with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Event Management from the University of Central Florida. Serving corporate, association and non-profit clients she is able to provide her clients with exceptional service through contract negotiations, registration management and on and off-site […]
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2014-03-2850 min