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Jun 12
If the international events industry united and spoke with one voice, could some areas - notably business events - end up left behind?
Host James Lancaster discusses with guest Dr Mike Duignan in the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast
📺🎧on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/mcKY9GMB7xA
on Spotify 👉spotifycreators-web.app.link…
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Jun 10
A business conference might look very different to a music festival, but they have more in common than we think, Mike Duignan, Ph.D. tells James Lancaster in the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast 🎙️
📺🎧 the full episode now
On YouTube 👉 youtu.be/mcKY9GMB7xA
🎧📺 On Spotify 👉open.spotify.com/episode/1Eo…
#EventsIndustry #BusinessEvents #Festivals #EventProfs #EventManagement #MeetingsIndustry #TradeShows #LiveEvents
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Jun 9
Sustainability remains high on the agenda, but when it comes to booking a hotel, do people care enough about to sustainability to put it above cost?
✍️Ellie Evans investigates
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Jun 5
Dr Mike Duignan, founder and chair of the Centre for Events & Festivals believes that if all areas of the international events industry united, they could be more powerful 💪
📺the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast 🎙️ now on YouTube youtu.be/mcKY9GMB7xA or Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/1Eo…
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Jun 3
Fragmented advocacy in the events industry is one of the topics CEF founder Dr Mike Duignan, discusses with host James Lancaster in the latest episode of The Meeting Room 🎙️ 📷 youtu.be/mcKY9GMB7xAon
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Jun 2
We caught up with Daisy Basilio, winner of the Chris Peacock Rising Star award, to find out how, at just 24 years old, she's having a major impact in her role as sales and events coordinator at the @VictoryServices
#eventprofs #eventplanning #eventmarketing #eventtech #meetingprofs
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Jun 1
Dr Mike Duignan, of the Centre for Events & Festivals, thinks the lack of ISIC codes means the events industry is being unfairly penalised. Do you agree?
📺🎧to the full episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast 🎙️now
on YouTube 👉youtu.be/mcKY9GMB7xA
On Spotify 👉open.spotify.com/episode/1Eo…
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May 18
"The industry tells us what to do, we deliver it"
Find out all about the work of @power_of_events in #TheMeetingRoomPodcast where founder Rick Stainton and colleague Sophie Beasor talk to M&IT editor Paul Harvey
📺🎧on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
🎧📺on Spotify 👉open.spotify.com/episode/2Hg…
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May 15
Do you have a mantra that defines your work?
'Support, share and suggest' is what @power_of_events lives by.
📺the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast to hear more about the organisation's work.
📺🎧on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
on Spotify 👉open.spotify.com/episode/2Hg…
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May 12
"Events are an essential part of how brands connect, engage and grow": @YFishChat CEO Laura Pace on how brands are reassessing where real value lies - and why that makes it an exciting time to be in the live events world
🔗mitmagazine.co.uk/Meetings/A…
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May 11
The only way is up for the #events industry says @power_of_events founder Rick Stainton whose organisation has been working hard to ensure it has the best talent ready to drive it forward.
📺🎧the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast for more on its work
On YouTube 👉 youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
On Spotify 👉 spotifycreators-web.app.link…
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May 6
The Power of Events is working hard to lift barriers that have prevented young people doing work experience in the events industry.
"Now 13 and 14 year-olds can go in these amazing environments," says Rick Stainton in the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast
📺🎧the full episode
on YouTube 👉youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
on Spotify 👉open.spotify.com/episode/2Hg…
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May 5
Consider offering work experience placements, even when times are tough, says @thepowerofevents founder Rick Stainton.
"It gives a sense of empowerment and a sense of future protection for the industry"
Find out more in the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast
🎧📷on YouTube youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
on Spotify lnkd.in/e3exAXwV
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Apr 30
As venue-sourcing guru @TrinityEventSol hits its 20th anniversary and launches a bold new look, managing director Tracy Winsworth reflects on a truth that has stood the test of time: relationships are the key that unlocks great experiences
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Apr 29
Remember your work experience? Were you making tea and sweeping floors?
Well, @power_of_events is changing the record and making work experience in events more worthwhile
📺🎧the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast where Sophie Beasor & Rick Stainton explain more
▶️on YouTube: youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Hg…
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Apr 28
“Sit down and listen is dead”
Gavin Farley and Mark Scales at @asemblgroup talk to Paul Harvey about the future of events and why it involves a more dynamic, community-led approach where attendees don't just consume content, but shape it 💡
📖 it here 👉mitmagazine.co.uk/Meetings/A…
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Apr 27
📢NEW EPISODE 🎙️
In the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast we talk work experience in events with Rick Stainton and Sophie Beasor of @power_of_events and explore how the organisation is supporting young peoples' experiences.
📺or 🎧now
on YouTube: youtu.be/dogE5ws74cs
on Spotify: spotifycreators-web.app.link…
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Apr 22
Can the events industry fix work experience?
Find out the answer in the next episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast, where Rick Stainton and Sophie Beasor of @power_of_events talk to editor Paul Harvey about how the events industry currently supports young people.
🔔Subscribe now on YouTube and Spotify so you don't miss the episode when it drops this Friday 24 April 👍
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Apr 21
"Niceties don't get you anywhere," says @WearebeamUK chair David Tremmil as he sets out his organisation's plan to help the events sector to capture the government's attention.
“There’s still a lack of understanding about what we are,” he says. “When government talks about our space, it talks about hospitality. But that’s not the full picture. Not even close.”
📖the interview: lnkd.in/eTtVDDmz
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Apr 20
Should employers give team members time off in lieu if they've been on a fam trip? Or is it part of the job?
📺🎧the full episode of #TheMeetingRoomPodcast 'What are fam trips actually for?'
On YouTube 👉 youtu.be/CkrbWv__ezs
On Spotify 👉open.spotify.com/episode/7tm…
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