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26. Why volunteers don't come back to your event (and how to fix it)
Show Notes:
Sally interviews serial volunteer Emma Boddington-Stubbs on The Event Show about why she volunteers and what volunteers gain, including fun, friendships, new skills, supplier contacts, and improved...
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25. Early Adopters Aren’t Your Evangelists
Early Adopters Are Not Influencers: Rethinking Early Bird Tickets and Event Marketing
Sally reflects on insights from Seth Godin’s This Is Marketing, challenging the assumption that early adopters become long-term...
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24. Freelancing in Events: Identity, Scope Creep, and What We Lose When We Settle for Less
Freelancing in Events: Identity, Scope Creep, and What We Lose When We Settle for Less
In this episode of The Event Show, I sit down with Nadine Cove to unpack what it really looks like to build a career in events...
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23. Are You an Event Manager on the Verge of Burnout?
Mel Kettle ran 300 events in a single year for Microsoft. One event every working day. She told me this on the podcast this week and I just sat there thinking, how did you survive that.
Turns out, she didn't really....
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22. Timing Arrival at Your Event
I recorded this episode from a car park, and it turned into one of my favourite little chats to myself about something we all experience but rarely think about: arrival timing at events. In this episode I share my...
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21. Do You Need a Music License for Your Event?
In this episode, I speak with Sarah Eaton, Manager Major Events and Sport at OneMusic Australia, about when events and businesses need a music license and the copyright risks of playing music without permission.
Sarah...
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20. Event Marketing: Balancing Authenticity and Storytelling
Authenticity vs. Vulnerability in Event Marketing with Cat Matson
You can find Cat Matson at www.linkedin.com/in/catmatson
In this episode of 'The Event Show,' host Sally and guest Cat Matson, a speaking and...
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19. AI + Authenticity: Navigating the Next Wave
This episode is for you if you're trying to figure out how or if to use AI when building your personal brand. It's also for you if you're in a workplace that is holding you back and we discuss ways you can get out of...
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18. Bringing YOU into your celebrations: With pickleball, pottery and photography
I challenge you to rethink how you create events and experiences for your audience. Currently, people are eager for in-person connections and engaging interactions.
I recall a conversation with someone celebrating...
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17. Papering the Room: How to Fill Seats Without Losing Trust
When ticket sales fall short, giving seats away can feel like the only option. But done badly, it risks alienating your paying guests. In this episode, I share stories and strategies for papering the room in ways that...
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16. Marketing your Event with Enthusiasm
Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism: Effective Event Marketing Tips In this episode, we explore the fine line between being authentic and overly transparent in event marketing. Learn why sharing too much of...
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15: Branding your event and why it should be different
Crafting Cohesive Event Branding with Amber Chalus: The Power of Canva Templates
In this insightful episode of the Event Show, we welcome Amber Chalus, founder of Biz Sister, to discuss the importance of consistency...
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