Latest Podcast Episodes

  • How Podcasts Can Reach Association Members & Generate New Revenue

    Podcasts can do wonders for associations and conferences. If your’s doesn’t have one, then it’s about time your tried – it’s not as difficult as you think! In this episode, originally recorded as part of our 31 Days Of August Challenge, we talk with Mike McAllen of Podcasting 4 Associations. From Mike’s website, We partner with ...
  • Essential WordPress Plugins For Event Registration Websites

    Wordpress lets you get a website up and running in no time at all. With the right plugins, you can create an event registration system that suits your needs. In this podcast episode, we highlight our favourite plugins that let you get the job done. We also discuss GDPR requirements, whether SEO is really important ...
  • Why You Should Consider WordPress For Your Events, Conferences & Meetings

    When it comes to publishing your website content for events, conferences and meetings, which platform will you choose? In this episode we chat about Wordpress and why you should consider it for your website. There are plenty of advantages, not just because 43.2% of all websites on the internet use it or that it’s a ...
  • Virtual Events & Accessibility, With Stas Zaslavsky Of Vii Events

    In Episode 22, we talked with Laura Jelinek and Francesca Rodriguez Balit about accessibility for venues and websites. In this episode, we continue to explore accessibility but this time we take a look at virtual events. Helping us to examine this important topic is returning guest Stas Zaslavsky of Vii Events. The points discussed include, supporting ...
  • Facebook Live, The Home Of Bullet List Shorts!

    We’ve been thinking about going live on Facebook for quite some time. But what would we talk about and how would it fit it to our normal episodes? After much thought, discussion and a little bit of planning, we did a test. On Thursday 31st May, went live to our Facebook group just to see what ...
  • Understanding Managed Travel, With Elliot McNamee

    You well be wondering what ‘managed travel’ is and why you need it. In this episode we are joined by Elliot McNamee, director of product marketing at AmTrav. We discuss what managed travel is and how AmTrav can make life easier when trying to get attendees booked in to the right place. We also talk about ...
  • Episode 22: The Importance Of Accessibility For Events, Venues & Websites

    As an event planner, are you doing enough to evaluate potential venues for accessibility? Do you test your event website to ensure that it meets the needs of those with impairments? Just how inclusive is your event? Joining us to discuss these questions and more, are Laura Jelinek and returning guest Francesca Rodriguez Balit. We explore ...
  • Episode 21: How To Choose A Virtual Event Platform, Top Tips With Merijn van Buuren

    It can be really tough when it comes to choosing a suitable virtual event platform. Do you go for a customised package or use an ‘off the shelf’ solution? How much support will you need and just how much will it cost? Our guest, Merijn van Buuren of Event Mender, shares his top tips on how ...
  • Episode 20: The State Of Social Media, With Guest Tess Vismale

    What is the current of state social media, with regards to the event industry? In this episode, Tess Vismale from iSocial Execution joins us to discuss the various social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. We also talk about Elon Musk, the benefits of Facebook Groups and our favourite social media platforms. Here’s a little ...
  • Episode 19: Taking The Stress Out Of Event Planning With Rob Vass Of Joi

    Event planning can be really stressful, especially when trying to get everyone involved in an event on the same page. How can you ensure everyone has the most up to date information? We talk with Rob Vass, co-founder of Joi.events about how his platform can make an event planners life a lot easier. Topics include ...