Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals

Hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, Eventful invites you to listen in on insightful conversations about hot topics in the meetings and events industry. Tune in for interviews and analysis of the editorial coverage in Meetings & Conventions, Successful Meetings, Meeting News and Incentive.

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Episodes
10 Future Trends for Meetings, Life and Work
10 Future Trends for Meetings, Life and Work
Eye-opening insights from risk-management expert Bruce McIndoe.
By Loren G. Edelstein | October 26, 2022
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What to Do When a Hurricane Hits Mid-Meeting
LaToya Williams of HelmsBriscoe shares her experience navigating crisis management when Hurricane Fiona derailed an incentive program on Turks and Caicos island.
By Elise Schoening | September 29, 2022
The 2022 Salary Survey: What Do the Numbers Mean?
The 2022 Salary Survey: What Do the Numbers Mean?
Salaries have recovered, but the pay gap between women and men has widened.
By Sarah J.F. Braley | September 7, 2022
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The Misguided Relationship Between Planners and Virtual-Event Tech
Marketing-strategy expert Bob Mitchell addresses the incompatibilities facing meeting planners and digital platforms — and how virtual events will remain relevant.
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 16, 2022
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The Reinvention of Meeting Professionals International
President and CEO Paul Van DeVenter discusses how the events industry organization had to find ways to remain viable during the pandemic — lessons that resulted in a new structure and focus.
July 12, 2022
Truth or Lies? Business Advice From a Body-Language Expert
Truth or Lies? Business Advice From a Body-Language Expert
Tips for identifying when someone is negotiating honestly, and how to boost your own confidence.
By Loren G. Edelstein | June 28, 2022
Beyond the Pledge: How to Put Sustainability Goals Into Action
Beyond the Pledge: How to Put Sustainability Goals Into Action
Leaders from Maritz Global Events and Positive Impact Events discuss how meeting planners can put environmental promises into action.
By Loren G. Edelstein | June 14, 2022
State of the Industry: Third-Party Planning Firms
State of the Industry: Third-Party Planning Firms
By Sarah J.F. Braley | May 31, 2022
Using Event Design to Effect Change
Using Event Design to Effect Change
Anthony Vade discusses how to collaborate to create a well-designed event.
By Sarah J.F. Braley | May 17, 2022
The Event Safety Lessons We Haven’t Learned
The Event Safety Lessons We Haven’t Learned
Be prepared for high-profile disasters — as well as the many incidents that are more likely to arise.
By Loren G. Edelstein | May 4, 2022
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A Futurist’s Guide to Audience Engagement
How to surprise, delight and educate meeting and event attendees.
By Loren G. Edelstein | April 19, 2022
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Rethinking DEI: How to Move From an Industry Buzzword to an Inclusion Ecosystem
Tonya Hempstead of American Express GBT discusses how the organization is building a more mature diversity and inclusion strategy, and how others can do the same.
By Elise Schoening | April 5, 2022
The Race to Net Zero: Moving From Pledge to Action
The Race to Net Zero: Moving From Pledge to Action
The events industry must take action to shape the sustainability policies that will govern our business.
By Loren G. Edelstein | March 23, 2022
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Moving Meeting Planning From a Pandemic to an Endemic Mindset
Kevin Iwamoto of Bizly talks about what event planners should be doing differently right now.
By Loren G. Edelstein | March 9, 2022
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Incentive Program Trends for 2022
Stephanie Harris of the Incentive Research Foundation discusses current challenges, travel's resurgence and more.
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | February 22, 2022
Government Meetings Are Ramping Up
Government Meetings Are Ramping Up
Brett Sterenson of Hotel Lobbyists discusses event contract changes, growing meeting volume and other trends in this sector.
February 8, 2022
Food and Beverage Trends for 2022
Food and Beverage Trends for 2022
Marriott International's Dana Pellicano discusses how the brand adjusted for the pandemic, how event food and beverage has changed for good.
January 25, 2022
Beyond Covid: Current Challenges for Associations
Beyond Covid: Current Challenges for Associations
Omicron will subside soon, believes Gregg Talley, but organizations should prepare for longer-term effects of the pandemic.
By Loren G. Edelstein | January 11, 2022
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3 Hotel Contract Trends for 2022
Legal expert Jonathan Howe discusses issues meeting planners should keep their eyes on while negotiating in the new year.
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 8, 2021
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Why Now Is a Good Time for Meeting Planners to Change Jobs
The hiring market is heating up but new skills are necessary, says an experienced headhunter.
By Sarah J.F. Braley | November 23, 2021
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