The Event Connection

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Welcome to "The Event Connection" by pc/nametag, your favorite place for event tips, trends and strategies! Join us as we share upbeat stories, emerging trends, and memorable moments shaping the events industry. You'll hear expert insights that celebrate the power of connection—all with a touch of fun! From sustainable event planning to event tech trends, experiential marketing ideas, and everything in between, you're bound to learn something new from the event enthusiasts at pc/nametag! 👥 Who's Listening? This podcast is perfect for: ✅ Event Planners & Coordinators ✅ Meeting & Conference Organizers ✅ Trade Show Managers ✅ Corporate Event Professionals ✅ Experiential Marketers ✅ Association & Non-profit Event Leaders ✅...Show more

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Event Trends 2025: What's IN and OUT with Planners! | Part 1

2025-02-17

45 min 25 sec

Join us for some wild speculation on event trends in 2025! In the debut episode of "The Event Connection" podcast, we're dishing the deets on the hottest (and weirdest) event topics we could find, including sustainable events, audience engagement, attendee networking, and sponsored restrooms (...HUH?) Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan spill the tea on what's "hot" and what's "not" in a lighthearted (and slightly unhinged) discussion on which event engagement tactics to keep your eye on this year. ---- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Welcome to the podcast! 00:29 - Meet Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan 02:42 - Event trend speculation...let's go! 03:05 - Trend 1: 40+ Minute Sessions 05:52 - Trend 2: Gamifying, networking, and engagement 08:12 - Trend 3: Panel-style Conference Sessions 10:24 - Trend 4: Unique badge delivery methods 13:25 - Trend 5: Hosting virtual events 17:10 - Trend 6: Sponsored restrooms (yes, seriously)! 20:54 - Trend 7: Business vs. smart casual attire 23:03 - Trend 8: Lunchtime networking activities 26:54 - Trend 9: Badge ribbons for networking 30:31 - Trend 10: Pickleball, healthy activities 33:29 - Trend 11: After-hours entertainment 40:19 - Trend 12: Closing Advice for 2025 44:38 - Like, comment, subscribe, and connect with pc/nametag!

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