
Event strategy beyond the ballroom.
The gist
Great Events treats events as a serious marketing channel, not just a calendar of logistics. Its conversations move from AI video clips and GEO strategy to audience research, content planning, leadership energy, and the small moments that make people connect.
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About Great Events
Great Events is built around a clear idea: events are not isolated experiences, they are engines for brand, trust, content, and pipeline. The show speaks to the people responsible for making those engines work. Its episodes move easily between strategic marketing questions and the practical details that decide whether an event has life after the closing session. One conversation might focus on AI-generated clips from webinars. Another might turn a keynote into months of social posts, white papers, sales enablement, and attendee-led amplification. The show pays close attention to what happens before an event, especially planning, shot lists, speaker structure, video logistics, and alignment between sales, marketing, and events teams. It is just as interested in the follow-through. Post-event strategy, repurposing, searchable content, YouTube, blogs, transcripts, and long-form pages are treated as core parts of the event program rather than cleanup tasks. AI is a recurring pressure point. The show asks how marketers can use tools like transcription and clip generation without relying on random snippets, and how teams should think about GEO when search engines and AI platforms no longer behave like old click-driven funnels. It keeps the technical explanations approachable, including schema, structured data, and why crawlable content matters. The show also cares about attendee experience in a grounded way. It talks about smaller curated formats, organic conversation, introvert breaks, emotional storytelling, audience research, and the difference between surviving and growing. Not every episode stays inside conventional event operations. Cycle literacy and leadership energy appear as serious workplace topics, connected to planning, calendars, team communication, and sustainable performance. The pacing is conversational and energetic, with recurring voices comparing notes rather than delivering a lecture. There is a practical streak throughout: start small, standardize the data, plan the capture, know what assets are needed, and do not overprogram every moment. Great Events suits marketers and event professionals who want useful ideas they can bring back to planning meetings. It is especially strong for teams trying to connect event experience with measurable brand and revenue outcomes.
Made for: Great Events is for event marketers, B2B marketers, experience makers, and planners who need events to build trust, content, and pipeline. It also suits leaders looking for practical language around attendee behavior, AI, data, and sustainable team execution.
What sets it apart: The show connects event experience to the full marketing lifecycle, from pre-production and audience design to post-event content, sales enablement, and AI visibility. Its strongest moments are specific and operational, showing how small planning choices become measurable brand assets.
In their own words
If you're a marketer or in the events industry seeking fresh insights, actionable tips, and a pulse on the latest trends, then this podcast is for you. We uncover everything from industry insights and career growth to accessibility, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.Join us every other Wednesday as we redefine how to make your events great.Hosted by Rachel Andrews, Alyssa Peltier, and Felicia Asiedu.
As heard by us
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Great Events turns event strategy into practical decisions about trust, data, video, content reuse, and sales support.
Great Events follows the business value of an event beyond the room, tracing how trust, sales enablement, data capture, and reusable content connect to marketing results.
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That keynote can still earn its keep six months later, if you plan what to capture.
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- to get more than a highlight reel out of your next three-day event
- to stop expecting AI to politely fix your messy event data
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Episodes
- 1
REPLAY: How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine
·24m - 2
The Secret Sauce of Events That Build Brand and Drive Pipeline
·46m - 3
Cycle Literacy: The Leadership Advantage No One Talks About
·36m - 4
The SEO vs GEO Playbook: How to Optimize Event Content for AI
·29m - 5
What Modern Attendees Expect: Data, Design, and the Future of Events
·26m - 6
Part 2: 4 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026
·34m - 7
Part 1: 5 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026
·27m - 8
5 Lessons from 2025 to Carry You Through 2026
·37m - 9
Event Strategy That Actually Drives Business Impact
·20m - 10
Face-to-Face in an AI World: CAIS on Event-Led Growth
·19m - 11
The 5 Stages of Event-Led Growth: Your Roadmap to Real ROI
·44m - 12
What AI Can’t Replace: Real Human Connection at Events
·19m - 13
What’s Missing from Your Event Playbook? Jay Schwedelson Has the Answer
·21m - 14
Why B2B Events Fail Without Sales and Marketing Alignment
·19m - 15
Yes, More AI Talk… But This Could Transform Your Next Event
·21m - 16
Lessons From Leading Global Events in Tech with Amanda Young
·20m - 17
B2B Brand Experiences Don’t Have to Be Boring
·23m - 18
Post-Event Follow-up That Actually Works and Closes Deals
·19m - 19
Moments as a Metric: Rethinking Event Success
·22m - 20
How to Build a Year’s Worth of Content from a 3-Day Event
·21m - 21
Event Metrics That Matter: From Sales Alignment to Attribution
·18m - 22
5 Things Still Broken in Events, According to 50 Industry Leaders
·16m - 23
CEO Chris Carver’s Guide to Smarter Event Content Management
·31m - 24
Hot Take: What’s New and Trending in the World of Accessibility
·39m - 25
Understanding the Current State of the Events Industry with Julie Haddix and Jaimi Welch
·32m - 26
Splash’s Event-Led Growth Strategy: Balancing Repeatable Success with Fresh Ideas
·19m - 27
Revenue, Retention, and Results: The Power of Event-Led Growth with Splash's Camille Arnold
·32m - 28
Data, AI & Event Tech: The Role Every Team Needs In a Shifting Era of Event Management
·34m - 29
Supporting Women in Exhibitions - An Opportunity for Network Growth
·34m - 30
Why Associations Need an Integrated Event Tech Stack
·31m - 31
Creating Events That Feel Personal and Relevant with the Help of AI
·23m - 32
Part 2: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025
·30m - 33
Part 1: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025
·36m - 34
From Classroom to Career: Event Education That Works with Carrie Davenport and Candace Fitch
·33m - 35
Crafting Citywide Experiences with Michelle Moon from Visit San Antonio
·33m - 36
Personalized Gifting Trends for 2025 with Tom Romine (Part 2)
·16m - 37
There’s a Right Way to Use AI in Video. Most Marketers Miss It.
·38m - 38
Minisode: Alyssa Peltier on Cutting Through Digital Noise with Event Marketing
·18m - 39
Cvent x Splash: Raising the Bar for Event-Led Growth
·26m - 40
Lessons from 6sense on Scaling User Conferences
·38m - 41
Career Stories: How Rachel Andrews Found Her Passion in Event Management
·26m - 42
Career Stories: Felicia Asiedu on the Power of 'Yes' in Overcoming Fear
·23m - 43
The Gen Z Experience: Inclusive Leadership and Event Design
·38m - 44
Career Stories: Alyssa Peltier on Blending Creativity, Curiosity and Customer Focus in Events
·29m - 45
Host Takeover: Balancing Execution, Data Prioritization and Innovation
·18m - 46
How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine
·24m - 47
The Intersection of Video, AI, and Creative Innovation in Events with Steven Cotroneo and Mark Maguire
·25m - 48
Maximizing Event Experiences & Activations Through Strategic Event Builds with Matt Kalb
·37m - 49
Proven Techniques for Safer Events with Venus Piñeyro and Raf de Kimpe
·28m - 50
Learning From Your Digital Analytics Team with Jared Ruppert
·17m - 51
Non-Alcoholic Options for an Inclusive Event Experience with Marcos Salazar
·24m - 52
Cracking the Code on Smart Web Design with Dara Burg and Andres Perez
·32m - 53
Event KPIs: Real Tips for Real Results with Carisa Bartelt
·16m - 54
Planning with Intelligence: Your Checklist for Creating Events with AI
·40m - 55
Turning a Two-Day Event into Eight Months of Content with Mark Huber
·17m - 56
Inside Cvent CONNECT: Top Tips & Challenges for Hosting Event Industry Conferences
·14m - 57
Exploring Meeting & Event Industry Trends from Cvent's PULSE Survey
·29m - 58
Quick Hits for Excelling at Trade Shows You Attend
·17m - 59
Revolutionizing Event Design and Inclusivity with Google's Megan Henshall
·39m - 60
Mastering Event Planning in Higher Education for a Holistic Student Experience
·17m - 61
Widening the Welcome: Stephen Cutchins on Elevating Event Accessibility
·29m - 62
From Orientation to Alumni Events: Event Strategies Across The Student Lifecycle
·18m - 63
Pro Tips for Winning Over Your Sales Team
·34m - 64
Stepping Up Sustainability: Tactics for a Greener Event Landscape
·28m - 65
How To Repurpose Your Event Content Like a Pro
·29m - 66
Why Group Travel is so Much More Than Just Advocacy
·34m - 67
Growing and Scaling Your Sales Kickoff Strategy with Morningstar
·26m - 68
From Event Professional to CMO: PCMA’s Traci DePuy’s Career Journey
·34m - 69
How Allyship is Elevating Women in the Events Industry with Cat Kevern
·28m - 70
How Event Professionals are Making Waves Early on in Their Careers
·34m - 71
Championing Women and Building Confidence Through Experience: A Great Events & Dare to Interrupt Podcast Mashup
·35m - 72
How Events Influence our Culture & Community
·31m - 73
How Event Tech and Human Connection are the Building Blocks of Great Engagement
·28m - 74
Welcoming 2024 with The 12 Hottest Event Trends
·40m - 75
Discover the Fastest Growing City of Events with Marc Anderson
·21m - 76
Personal Branding: Transforming Event Participants into Community Advocates
·32m - 77
How We’re Overcoming the Challenges in the Meetings and Events Industry
·10m - 78
Crafting Compelling Social Media Content for Events (with Clark Campbell)
·39m - 79
ABM & Events: Driving ROI and Maximizing Event Success
·13m - 80
Uncorking the Secrets of Wine Tasting Events with Anthony Giglio
·35m - 81
Rethinking Your Martech Strategy and Avoiding the Frankenstack Trap
·18m - 82
Event ROI: Brad Gillespie’s Strategies for Impact, Challenges & Persuasive Narratives
·16m - 83
Keynote Sourcing: Unlocking the Secrets to a Successful Speaker
·32m - 84
How AV Can Make or Break Your Next Event (with Brandt Krueger)
·33m - 85
Unpacking Our Best Practices for How to Pack For Your Events
·17m - 86
Bridging Generational Gaps in Your Career
·26m - 87
The Gift of Giving: How Swag Can Create an Impact on Your Attendees
·27m - 88
The Power Behind Women in Leadership
·46m - 89
Into the World of Nonprofit Events: A Conversation with UNICEF
·33m - 90
Get Connected: Live From Cvent CONNECT
·28m - 91
Using Data to Take Events to the Next Level (With Mike Dietrich)
·18m - 92
How Gen Z Can Provide a Fresh Take on the Events Scene
·17m - 93
Throwback: How to Reframe and Set Goals with Betsy Pake
·39m - 94
Introverts at Events: How to Create an Experience That Includes Everyone
·16m - 95
Sponsorships in Events: The Power of Collaboration
·36m - 96
Building Your Events on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (with Nathan Chin)
·29m - 97
Changing the Conversation: Celebrating Pride Month (with Michael Newton)
·31m - 98
The Secret to Successful Partnerships with Andrew Perrott and Anita Howard
Host Felicia discusses the importance of honesty and clear expectations in forming successful business partnerships, using the analogy of dating, with guests Anita Howard and Andrew Perrott.
·24m - 99
REPLAY: How To Repurpose Your Event Content Like a Pro
Felicia and Victoria discuss how to repurpose event content to save energy and maximize impact, using audience insights from polls and Q&A.
·29m - 100
Leading With Purpose: How Events Drive Business Forward with Stacey Fontenot, SVP of Marketing at Cvent
Stacey Fontenot, SVP of Marketing at Cvent, discusses her career journey, the importance of community in events, and her perspective on marketing as a blend of data and art.
·34m - 101
There’s a Right Way to Use AI in Video. Most Marketers Miss It.
Hidden gemThis episode explores how AI-powered video can scale human connection and trust in B2B marketing, bridging the gap between events and ongoing relationships.
Apr 8, 2026·38m·2 clips - 102
The Secret Sauce of Events That Build Brand and Drive Pipeline
Hidden gemCamille Arnold interviews Mark Huber and Jillian Hofer of User Evidence about Highline, an event built in Jackson, Wyoming after Mark found sponsored events underwhelming in 2024.
Mar 25, 2026·46m·3 clips - 103
Cycle Literacy: The Leadership Advantage No One Talks About
Hidden gemGreat Events host Felicia Oseidu interviews Jo Fuller, founder of the Merry Menopause, about using menstrual-cycle awareness in leadership and event work.
Mar 11, 2026·36m·2 clips - 104
The SEO vs GEO Playbook: How to Optimize Event Content for AI
Great Events host Camille Arnold interviews Sam Brown, a Cvent search engine optimization lead, about generative engine optimization and its relationship to traditional SEO.
Feb 25, 2026·29m·2 clips - 105
What Modern Attendees Expect: Data, Design, and the Future of Events
Ken Holsinger from Freeman discusses the 2025 industry report and what event organizers need to do to grow and adapt for 2026.
Feb 11, 2026·26m - 106
Part 2: 4 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026
Jan 28, 2026·34m - 107
Part 1: 5 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026
Hidden gemGreat Events opens Season 5 with its annual Hot Trends episode and says 2026 brings nine trends across events, marketing, and hospitality.
Jan 14, 2026·27m·1 clip - 108
5 Lessons from 2025 to Carry You Through 2026
Hidden gem“We’re not just order takers.”
Dec 31, 2025·37m·2 clips - 109
Event Strategy That Actually Drives Business Impact
Dec 23, 2025·20m - 110
Face-to-Face in an AI World: CAIS on Event-Led Growth
Dec 10, 2025·19m - 111
The 5 Stages of Event-Led Growth: Your Roadmap to Real ROI
Nov 26, 2025·44m - 112
What AI Can’t Replace: Real Human Connection at Events
Nov 12, 2025·19m - 113
What’s Missing from Your Event Playbook? Jay Schwedelson Has the Answer
Oct 29, 2025·21m - 114
Why B2B Events Fail Without Sales and Marketing Alignment
Oct 15, 2025·19m - 115
Yes, More AI Talk… But This Could Transform Your Next Event
Oct 1, 2025·21m - 116
Lessons From Leading Global Events in Tech with Amanda Young
Sep 17, 2025·20m - 117
B2B Brand Experiences Don’t Have to Be Boring
Sep 3, 2025·23m - 118
Post-Event Follow-up That Actually Works and Closes Deals
Aug 20, 2025·19m - 119
Moments as a Metric: Rethinking Event Success
Aug 6, 2025·22m - 120
How to Build a Year’s Worth of Content from a 3-Day Event
Hidden gemMatt Hines interviews Megan Martin about how to turn a 3-day event into a year's worth of content by focusing on non-Google-able value and leveraging events as content machines.
Jul 23, 2025·21m·1 clip - 121
Event Metrics That Matter: From Sales Alignment to Attribution
Jul 9, 2025·18m - 122
5 Things Still Broken in Events, According to 50 Industry Leaders
Jun 25, 2025·16m - 123
CEO Chris Carver’s Guide to Smarter Event Content Management
Jun 4, 2025·31m - 124
Hot Take: What’s New and Trending in the World of Accessibility
May 28, 2025·39m - 125
Understanding the Current State of the Events Industry with Julie Haddix and Jaimi Welch
May 14, 2025·32m - 126
Splash’s Event-Led Growth Strategy: Balancing Repeatable Success with Fresh Ideas
Apr 30, 2025·19m - 127
Revenue, Retention, and Results: The Power of Event-Led Growth with Splash's Camille Arnold
Apr 16, 2025·32m - 128
Leading With Purpose: How Events Drive Business Forward with Stacey Fontenot, SVP of Marketing at Cvent
Apr 2, 2025·34m - 129
Data, AI & Event Tech: The Role Every Team Needs In a Shifting Era of Event Management
Mar 19, 2025·34m - 130
Supporting Women in Exhibitions - An Opportunity for Network Growth
Mar 5, 2025·34m - 131
Why Associations Need an Integrated Event Tech Stack
Feb 19, 2025·31m - 132
Creating Events That Feel Personal and Relevant with the Help of AI
Feb 5, 2025·23m - 133
Part 2: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025
Jan 22, 2025·30m - 134
Part 1: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025
Jan 8, 2025·36m - 135
From Classroom to Career: Event Education That Works with Carrie Davenport and Candace Fitch
Dec 23, 2024·33m - 136
Crafting Citywide Experiences with Michelle Moon from Visit San Antonio
Dec 11, 2024·33m - 137
Personalized Gifting Trends for 2025 with Tom Romine (Part 2)
Dec 4, 2024·16m - 138
REPLAY: How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine
Nov 20, 2024·24m - 139
Minisode: Alyssa Peltier on Cutting Through Digital Noise with Event Marketing
Nov 13, 2024·18m - 140
Cvent x Splash: Raising the Bar for Event-Led Growth
Nov 6, 2024·26m - 141
Lessons from 6sense on Scaling User Conferences
Oct 30, 2024·38m - 142
Career Stories: How Rachel Andrews Found Her Passion in Event Management
Oct 23, 2024·26m - 143
Career Stories: Felicia Asiedu on the Power of 'Yes' in Overcoming Fear
Oct 16, 2024·23m - 144
The Gen Z Experience: Inclusive Leadership and Event Design
Oct 9, 2024·38m - 145
Career Stories: Alyssa Peltier on Blending Creativity, Curiosity and Customer Focus in Events
Oct 2, 2024·29m - 146
Host Takeover: Balancing Execution, Data Prioritization and Innovation
Sep 25, 2024·18m - 147
How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine
Sep 18, 2024·24m - 148
The Intersection of Video, AI, and Creative Innovation in Events with Steven Cotroneo and Mark Maguire
Sep 11, 2024·25m - 149
Maximizing Event Experiences & Activations Through Strategic Event Builds with Matt Kalb
Matt Kalb discusses the importance of aligning sales and event teams with general service contractors to create successful events that engage attendees and build brands.
Sep 4, 2024·37m - 150
Proven Techniques for Safer Events with Venus Piñeyro and Raf de Kimpe
Aug 28, 2024·28m