Great Events

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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.

Press play if you want

  • 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
Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →
AI video repurposingpost-event content strategyevent-led pipelineattendee experience designGEO and structured dataaudience researchB2B storytellingteam energy and leadership

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Episodes

  1. 1

    REPLAY: How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine

    ·24m
  2. 2

    The Secret Sauce of Events That Build Brand and Drive Pipeline

    ·46m
  3. 3

    Cycle Literacy: The Leadership Advantage No One Talks About

    ·36m
  4. 4

    The SEO vs GEO Playbook: How to Optimize Event Content for AI

    ·29m
  5. 5

    What Modern Attendees Expect: Data, Design, and the Future of Events

    ·26m
  6. 6

    Part 2: 4 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

    ·34m
  7. 7

    Part 1: 5 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

    ·27m
  8. 8

    5 Lessons from 2025 to Carry You Through 2026

    ·37m
  9. 9

    Event Strategy That Actually Drives Business Impact

    ·20m
  10. 10

    Face-to-Face in an AI World: CAIS on Event-Led Growth

    ·19m
  11. 11

    The 5 Stages of Event-Led Growth: Your Roadmap to Real ROI

    ·44m
  12. 12

    What AI Can’t Replace: Real Human Connection at Events

    ·19m
  13. 13

    What’s Missing from Your Event Playbook? Jay Schwedelson Has the Answer

    ·21m
  14. 14

    Why B2B Events Fail Without Sales and Marketing Alignment

    ·19m
  15. 15

    Yes, More AI Talk… But This Could Transform Your Next Event

    ·21m
  16. 16

    Lessons From Leading Global Events in Tech with Amanda Young

    ·20m
  17. 17

    B2B Brand Experiences Don’t Have to Be Boring

    ·23m
  18. 18

    Post-Event Follow-up That Actually Works and Closes Deals

    ·19m
  19. 19

    Moments as a Metric: Rethinking Event Success

    ·22m
  20. 20

    How to Build a Year’s Worth of Content from a 3-Day Event

    ·21m
  21. 21

    Event Metrics That Matter: From Sales Alignment to Attribution

    ·18m
  22. 22

    5 Things Still Broken in Events, According to 50 Industry Leaders

    ·16m
  23. 23

    CEO Chris Carver’s Guide to Smarter Event Content Management

    ·31m
  24. 24

    Hot Take: What’s New and Trending in the World of Accessibility

    ·39m
  25. 25

    Understanding the Current State of the Events Industry with Julie Haddix and Jaimi Welch

    ·32m
  26. 26

    Splash’s Event-Led Growth Strategy: Balancing Repeatable Success with Fresh Ideas

    ·19m
  27. 27

    Revenue, Retention, and Results: The Power of Event-Led Growth with Splash's Camille Arnold

    ·32m
  28. 28

    Data, AI & Event Tech: The Role Every Team Needs In a Shifting Era of Event Management

    ·34m
  29. 29

    Supporting Women in Exhibitions - An Opportunity for Network Growth

    ·34m
  30. 30

    Why Associations Need an Integrated Event Tech Stack

    ·31m
  31. 31

    Creating Events That Feel Personal and Relevant with the Help of AI

    ·23m
  32. 32

    Part 2: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025

    ·30m
  33. 33

    Part 1: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025

    ·36m
  34. 34

    From Classroom to Career: Event Education That Works with Carrie Davenport and Candace Fitch

    ·33m
  35. 35

    Crafting Citywide Experiences with Michelle Moon from Visit San Antonio

    ·33m
  36. 36

    Personalized Gifting Trends for 2025 with Tom Romine (Part 2)

    ·16m
  37. 37

    There’s a Right Way to Use AI in Video. Most Marketers Miss It.

    ·38m
  38. 38

    Minisode: Alyssa Peltier on Cutting Through Digital Noise with Event Marketing

    ·18m
  39. 39

    Cvent x Splash: Raising the Bar for Event-Led Growth

    ·26m
  40. 40

    Lessons from 6sense on Scaling User Conferences

    ·38m
  41. 41

    Career Stories: How Rachel Andrews Found Her Passion in Event Management

    ·26m
  42. 42

    Career Stories: Felicia Asiedu on the Power of 'Yes' in Overcoming Fear

    ·23m
  43. 43

    The Gen Z Experience: Inclusive Leadership and Event Design

    ·38m
  44. 44

    Career Stories: Alyssa Peltier on Blending Creativity, Curiosity and Customer Focus in Events

    ·29m
  45. 45

    Host Takeover: Balancing Execution, Data Prioritization and Innovation

    ·18m
  46. 46

    How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine

    ·24m
  47. 47

    The Intersection of Video, AI, and Creative Innovation in Events with Steven Cotroneo and Mark Maguire

    ·25m
  48. 48

    Maximizing Event Experiences & Activations Through Strategic Event Builds with Matt Kalb

    ·37m
  49. 49

    Proven Techniques for Safer Events with Venus Piñeyro and Raf de Kimpe

    ·28m
  50. 50

    Learning From Your Digital Analytics Team with Jared Ruppert

    ·17m
  51. 51

    Non-Alcoholic Options for an Inclusive Event Experience with Marcos Salazar

    ·24m
  52. 52

    Cracking the Code on Smart Web Design with Dara Burg and Andres Perez

    ·32m
  53. 53

    Event KPIs: Real Tips for Real Results with Carisa Bartelt

    ·16m
  54. 54

    Planning with Intelligence: Your Checklist for Creating Events with AI

    ·40m
  55. 55

    Turning a Two-Day Event into Eight Months of Content with Mark Huber

    ·17m
  56. 56

    Inside Cvent CONNECT: Top Tips & Challenges for Hosting Event Industry Conferences

    ·14m
  57. 57

    Exploring Meeting & Event Industry Trends from Cvent's PULSE Survey

    ·29m
  58. 58

    Quick Hits for Excelling at Trade Shows You Attend

    ·17m
  59. 59

    Revolutionizing Event Design and Inclusivity with Google's Megan Henshall

    ·39m
  60. 60

    Mastering Event Planning in Higher Education for a Holistic Student Experience

    ·17m
  61. 61

    Widening the Welcome: Stephen Cutchins on Elevating Event Accessibility

    ·29m
  62. 62

    From Orientation to Alumni Events: Event Strategies Across The Student Lifecycle

    ·18m
  63. 63

    Pro Tips for Winning Over Your Sales Team

    ·34m
  64. 64

    Stepping Up Sustainability: Tactics for a Greener Event Landscape

    ·28m
  65. 65

    How To Repurpose Your Event Content Like a Pro

    ·29m
  66. 66

    Why Group Travel is so Much More Than Just Advocacy

    ·34m
  67. 67

    Growing and Scaling Your Sales Kickoff Strategy with Morningstar

    ·26m
  68. 68

    From Event Professional to CMO: PCMA’s Traci DePuy’s Career Journey

    ·34m
  69. 69

    How Allyship is Elevating Women in the Events Industry with Cat Kevern

    ·28m
  70. 70

    How Event Professionals are Making Waves Early on in Their Careers

    ·34m
  71. 71

    Championing Women and Building Confidence Through Experience: A Great Events & Dare to Interrupt Podcast Mashup

    ·35m
  72. 72

    How Events Influence our Culture & Community

    ·31m
  73. 73

    How Event Tech and Human Connection are the Building Blocks of Great Engagement

    ·28m
  74. 74

    Welcoming 2024 with The 12 Hottest Event Trends

    ·40m
  75. 75

    Discover the Fastest Growing City of Events with Marc Anderson

    ·21m
  76. 76

    Personal Branding: Transforming Event Participants into Community Advocates

    ·32m
  77. 77

    How We’re Overcoming the Challenges in the Meetings and Events Industry

    ·10m
  78. 78

    Crafting Compelling Social Media Content for Events (with Clark Campbell)

    ·39m
  79. 79

    ABM & Events: Driving ROI and Maximizing Event Success

    ·13m
  80. 80

    Uncorking the Secrets of Wine Tasting Events with Anthony Giglio

    ·35m
  81. 81

    Rethinking Your Martech Strategy and Avoiding the Frankenstack Trap

    ·18m
  82. 82

    Event ROI: Brad Gillespie’s Strategies for Impact, Challenges & Persuasive Narratives

    ·16m
  83. 83

    Keynote Sourcing: Unlocking the Secrets to a Successful Speaker

    ·32m
  84. 84

    How AV Can Make or Break Your Next Event (with Brandt Krueger)

    ·33m
  85. 85

    Unpacking Our Best Practices for How to Pack For Your Events

    ·17m
  86. 86

    Bridging Generational Gaps in Your Career

    ·26m
  87. 87

    The Gift of Giving: How Swag Can Create an Impact on Your Attendees

    ·27m
  88. 88

    The Power Behind Women in Leadership

    ·46m
  89. 89

    Into the World of Nonprofit Events: A Conversation with UNICEF

    ·33m
  90. 90

    Get Connected: Live From Cvent CONNECT

    ·28m
  91. 91

    Using Data to Take Events to the Next Level (With Mike Dietrich)

    ·18m
  92. 92

    How Gen Z Can Provide a Fresh Take on the Events Scene

    ·17m
  93. 93

    Throwback: How to Reframe and Set Goals with Betsy Pake

    ·39m
  94. 94

    Introverts at Events: How to Create an Experience That Includes Everyone

    ·16m
  95. 95

    Sponsorships in Events: The Power of Collaboration

    ·36m
  96. 96

    Building Your Events on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (with Nathan Chin)

    ·29m
  97. 97

    Changing the Conversation: Celebrating Pride Month (with Michael Newton)

    ·31m
  98. 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. 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. 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. 101

    There’s a Right Way to Use AI in Video. Most Marketers Miss It.

    Hidden gem

    This 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. 102

    The Secret Sauce of Events That Build Brand and Drive Pipeline

    Hidden gem

    Camille 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. 103

    Cycle Literacy: The Leadership Advantage No One Talks About

    Hidden gem

    Great 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. 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. 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. 106

    Part 2: 4 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

    Jan 28, 2026·34m
  107. 107

    Part 1: 5 Event Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

    Hidden gem

    Great 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. 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. 109

    Event Strategy That Actually Drives Business Impact

    Dec 23, 2025·20m
  110. 110

    Face-to-Face in an AI World: CAIS on Event-Led Growth

    Dec 10, 2025·19m
  111. 111

    The 5 Stages of Event-Led Growth: Your Roadmap to Real ROI

    Nov 26, 2025·44m
  112. 112

    What AI Can’t Replace: Real Human Connection at Events

    Nov 12, 2025·19m
  113. 113

    What’s Missing from Your Event Playbook? Jay Schwedelson Has the Answer

    Oct 29, 2025·21m
  114. 114

    Why B2B Events Fail Without Sales and Marketing Alignment

    Oct 15, 2025·19m
  115. 115

    Yes, More AI Talk… But This Could Transform Your Next Event

    Oct 1, 2025·21m
  116. 116

    Lessons From Leading Global Events in Tech with Amanda Young

    Sep 17, 2025·20m
  117. 117

    B2B Brand Experiences Don’t Have to Be Boring

    Sep 3, 2025·23m
  118. 118

    Post-Event Follow-up That Actually Works and Closes Deals

    Aug 20, 2025·19m
  119. 119

    Moments as a Metric: Rethinking Event Success

    Aug 6, 2025·22m
  120. 120

    How to Build a Year’s Worth of Content from a 3-Day Event

    Hidden gem

    Matt 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. 121

    Event Metrics That Matter: From Sales Alignment to Attribution

    Jul 9, 2025·18m
  122. 122

    5 Things Still Broken in Events, According to 50 Industry Leaders

    Jun 25, 2025·16m
  123. 123

    CEO Chris Carver’s Guide to Smarter Event Content Management

    Jun 4, 2025·31m
  124. 124

    Hot Take: What’s New and Trending in the World of Accessibility

    May 28, 2025·39m
  125. 125

    Understanding the Current State of the Events Industry with Julie Haddix and Jaimi Welch

    May 14, 2025·32m
  126. 126

    Splash’s Event-Led Growth Strategy: Balancing Repeatable Success with Fresh Ideas

    Apr 30, 2025·19m
  127. 127

    Revenue, Retention, and Results: The Power of Event-Led Growth with Splash's Camille Arnold

    Apr 16, 2025·32m
  128. 128

    Leading With Purpose: How Events Drive Business Forward with Stacey Fontenot, SVP of Marketing at Cvent

    Apr 2, 2025·34m
  129. 129

    Data, AI & Event Tech: The Role Every Team Needs In a Shifting Era of Event Management

    Mar 19, 2025·34m
  130. 130

    Supporting Women in Exhibitions - An Opportunity for Network Growth

    Mar 5, 2025·34m
  131. 131

    Why Associations Need an Integrated Event Tech Stack

    Feb 19, 2025·31m
  132. 132

    Creating Events That Feel Personal and Relevant with the Help of AI

    Feb 5, 2025·23m
  133. 133

    Part 2: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025

    Jan 22, 2025·30m
  134. 134

    Part 1: The Hottest Trends Shaping Events in 2025

    Jan 8, 2025·36m
  135. 135

    From Classroom to Career: Event Education That Works with Carrie Davenport and Candace Fitch

    Dec 23, 2024·33m
  136. 136

    Crafting Citywide Experiences with Michelle Moon from Visit San Antonio

    Dec 11, 2024·33m
  137. 137

    Personalized Gifting Trends for 2025 with Tom Romine (Part 2)

    Dec 4, 2024·16m
  138. 138

    REPLAY: How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine

    Nov 20, 2024·24m
  139. 139

    Minisode: Alyssa Peltier on Cutting Through Digital Noise with Event Marketing

    Nov 13, 2024·18m
  140. 140

    Cvent x Splash: Raising the Bar for Event-Led Growth

    Nov 6, 2024·26m
  141. 141

    Lessons from 6sense on Scaling User Conferences

    Oct 30, 2024·38m
  142. 142

    Career Stories: How Rachel Andrews Found Her Passion in Event Management

    Oct 23, 2024·26m
  143. 143

    Career Stories: Felicia Asiedu on the Power of 'Yes' in Overcoming Fear

    Oct 16, 2024·23m
  144. 144

    The Gen Z Experience: Inclusive Leadership and Event Design

    Oct 9, 2024·38m
  145. 145

    Career Stories: Alyssa Peltier on Blending Creativity, Curiosity and Customer Focus in Events

    Oct 2, 2024·29m
  146. 146

    Host Takeover: Balancing Execution, Data Prioritization and Innovation

    Sep 25, 2024·18m
  147. 147

    How Corporate Gifts Can Strengthen Relationships with Tom Romine

    Sep 18, 2024·24m
  148. 148

    The Intersection of Video, AI, and Creative Innovation in Events with Steven Cotroneo and Mark Maguire

    Sep 11, 2024·25m
  149. 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. 150

    Proven Techniques for Safer Events with Venus Piñeyro and Raf de Kimpe

    Aug 28, 2024·28m