The EventBuzz podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#53 - Building an influencer marketing strategy for events
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is influencer marketing right for your event? Don't know where to start? What influencer is right for your brand? On this episode, our guest is a...
#52 - Building and growing a nonprofit
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Jewsbury, CEO and Founder of Unsilenced Voices, shares advice for nonprofit founders and those trying to start or build their organizations. ...
#51 - A Discussion on Creating Accessible Events
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning speaker and advocate for mental health and invisible disabilities, Kristin Light, joins the show to help navigate mental illnesses and e...
#50 - Building a purpose-driven brand and growing your business
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Prejzner, CEO and Founder of Hackett Brand Consulting, joins our 50th episode with advice on growing a business and brand. From identifying your t...
#49 - Teaching: Tips for performing arts instructors and events!
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder and Director of Momentum Music and Arts, Mindy Kay Smith, joins the show with advice for teachers! From Broadway to adult and theater classes ...
#48 - Planning destination events and travel post-COVID
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn more about what it takes to plan destination events? Or how to get guests traveling again post-COVID? Valerie Bihet, founder of the VIBE...
#47 - The fundamental steps to building goals that are attainable
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debra Eckerling, creator of the D*E*B Method for Goal-Setting Simplified and the KEEP System for Employee Retention, joins the show! Discussing her st...
#46 - Organizing virtual tastings and in-person food tours
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk CHOCOLATE! Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of Cocoa Beantown Tours and Events, Victoria Kichuk, joins the show. As an exper...
#45 - Hiring event speakers and tips for becoming one!
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for keynote and public speakers to perform at your events? Mark Grimm, experienced keynote speaker, seminar host and founder of Mark Grimm Com...
#44 - Transparent marketing strategies and crisis communication
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Channing Muller of DCM Communications joins the show, with years of expertise and experience in the event industry to share with our listeners. Everyt...
#43 - The Doctor of Fun on creating memorable meetings
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Bendtzen, speaker, consultant, fun specialist and Doctor of Fun, joins the show to discuss a serious matter...FUN! In this episode, Bendtzen tal...
#42 - Outsourcing virtual teams for events
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Outsourcing Director at MMCY Tech, Valerie Bowden, discusses the top jobs event planners should outsource and the benefits of outsourcing remote teams...
#41 - Selling events the smart way, not the hard way
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Endless Events and host of the EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran, joins the show! With his expertise and event ex...
#40 - Finding speakers for events: Who is right for you?
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mollie Plotkin, owner of The Mollie Plotkin Group, represents thought leaders, motivators, business experts, professional athletes and other speakers ...
#39 - Attracting media and effective promotional event timelines
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President of Corbett Public Relations, Bill Corbett, breaks down the timeline of promoting events and building a personal brand. He includes advice on...
#38 - Team building activities - should you be doing them?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Outback Team Building and Training's Senior Event Manager, Dolena Matthews, joins the show to discuss the long-term benefits of team building eve...
#37 - Creating a captivating experience for a digital audience
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ike Singh Kehal, CEO of an event platform for virtual and hybrid experiences, talks the future of events. All about the benefits of networking events ...
#36 - The dos and don’ts of party planning and making $$$
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the Party and Profit Goddess and one of the top party planners in LA, Marley Majcher talks not just about planning, but how to make money a...
#35 - Event Partnerships - Sponsors, speakers & contracts
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Allen, founder of AEA Consulting Firm, a full service corporate event management company, joins the show discussing her background in the even...
#34 - Athletic Director on digitizing school sports
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Operations at Millwood Public Schools, A. Shannon Hayes, discusses the transition back as schools return to in-person. With advice for Ath...
#33 - A party planning platform with everything you need!
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Sugar & Rind, Philly Mackinnon, is here to make throwing parties ridiculously easy. A platform that has everything you need, from cockt...
#32 - The science behind repeatable event success
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Expert in event methodology, Heather Mason, discusses the science behind what makes a successful event. Mason, Founder and CEO of Caspian Agency, shar...
#31 - Videographer's advice for filming events
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Hess, owner and founder of To Tony Productions shares his experience as an event videographer. With tips for filming large scale events, mistak...
#30 - Having onsite medical staff at your event
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ParaDocs Worldwide is a service that provides medical support to local, national and global events. Founder and CEO, Alex Pollak, shares the importanc...
#29 - Marketer's advice for global event planners
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With extensive experience heading up global events, Laura Holton shares her advice on planning experiences! In this episode, we talk about planning ac...
#28 - Increasing brand exposure - Advice from CEO
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brigette Young, the Founder of The Modern Muse Company, a marketing agency, joins the show to share her marketing expertise! With advice on mini pop...
#27 - Preparing for a safe event site as live events return
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Principal at The Event Ally, Andrea Ramsey, joins the podcast to discuss event safety as live experiences start to return. This episode is all about g...
#26 - Captivating audiences in a virtual world
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SVP of Allied Global Marketing, Matthew Glass, talks about how brands can stand out in a virtual world. From working with celebrities and influencers,...
#25 - A mobile solution for event screenings (Health Pass by CLEAR)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the pandemic, EDM Maniac has hosted CDC compliant in person experiences as well as live stream productions. Founder of the company, Devin L...
#24 - Pensacon founder discusses convention planning
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Experienced convention planner, founder and CEO of Pensacon, Mike Ensley, talks about what it takes to plan a convention. The episode includes topics ...
#23 - Social media strategies for events this year
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of The Space Social, marketing expert Jordan Crump, talks all things social media. As the world evolves, so should your social media. When t...
#22 - Running a multi-day festival (management advice)
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Volunteer management, safe food handling, multi-day event planning are just a few of the topics discussed on this episode. Brad Veach, Executive Direc...
#21 - Sports marketing, fundraising and school athletics!
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Excite Fundraising President, Ryan Hughes, joins the show to talk about the future of sports and athletic fundraising. With a background in sports mar...
#20 - Influencer marketing - how to grow your brand in 2021
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elma Beganovich, one of the top New York City's lifestyle influencers and founder of A&E, talks about our shift into the digital age. Discuss...
#19 - Operating a homeless shelter during the pandemic
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Director of the Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless speaks about their strategies for keeping the shelter open during COVID. With advice on fu...
#18 - Concerts - a look into the return of productions in 2021
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CEO at TAD Management, Terry Davies, discusses their company's COVID-19 journey and their return of event production worldwide. Including tips fo...
#17 - Fundraisers & donations - advice for connecting online
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Administration Assistant for small concert series, Robin Tinani, discusses the ways they have been connecting with patrons online. From online fundrai...
#16 - Nonprofit plans for new arts festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The organizers of the Everywhen Project plan on continuing the mission with new festival event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. In this episode, group...
#15 - Hybrid events - the new normal for B2B marketing
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Capano, Senior Vice President at Impact XM, an experiential marketing agency, discusses his bridge strategy for coming into the new world of even...
#14 - Running a Restaurant Week during COVID-19
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chairman of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, Jim Flynn, talks about their journey during the pandemic and future food experiences in 2021. With advice on...
#13 - 'Save Our Stages' COVID relief bill for independent promoters
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), 2021 has started off on a positive note for event promoters and entertainment venues with...
#12 - Museum director talks new protocols for safe, escorted tours
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park shares their current safety protocols in order to run fully escorted tours. Plus, creative ways they've tr...
#11 - Pandemic's impact on higher education and retention rates
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Center for Higher Education Retention Excellence (CHERE) discusses their virtual conferences during COVID-19. Plus, advice for educators seeking ways ...
#10 - An outdoor theater's transition to virtual events
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare festival, Montford Park Players, shares their experience with streaming live events during the pande...
#9 - Winery shares their safety procedures and tips for staying open
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Best of Temecula, Wilson Creek Winery, gives advice on running a winery during COVID. Including safe tasting events, onsite dining, and virtual mixolo...
#8 - Art school stays connected with new community hub
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts introduces their new platform and series for connecting artists online. In this episode, the school t...
#7 - Theatre program produces Radio Plays to connect online
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the head of the Santa Barbara High School Theater program explains how productions have continued online in the form of Radio Plays! ...
#6 - New venue safety procedures in response to COVID
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Audience Services Technician at Chabot College, Caroline Morrison-Pegg, shares how the school’s Performing Arts venue is restructuring all events du...
#5 - Online fundraisers, virtual school events and registration
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Noriega, Service Coordinator for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, shares her tips on using Purplepass’ registration and software for vir...
#4 - Virtual performing arts and theater planning
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about virtual event planning for the Arts and Super Summer Theatre walks us through planning their first 100% online celebration a...
#3 - Online educational events and engagement tips
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with MHAI training director, Justin Beattey, talking about his educational program and its transition to online - advice on hosting virtual ...
#2 - Take out and patio dining during COVID-19
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had the chance to talk with event organizer for Little Italy San Diego, Sandi Cottrell, about their upcoming dining experiences and new food protoc...
#1 - Advice on live streaming performances
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Milad Imen, the event producer for The Afternoon Umbrella Friends, talks about their latest virtual events, his streaming setup and recommended equipm...