Hosts: Audrey Gallien and Brandt Krueger
Guests: David Adler and Anna SekulaBizBash has a new podcast, created for people passionate about live experiences. GatherGeeks will include news, fresh ideas, and interviews with meeting and event professionals around the world. In this introductory episode, hosts Audrey Gallien and Brandt Krueger are joined by BizBash C.E.O. David Adler and editor in chief Anna Sekula to discuss the live-streaming phenomenon of Meerkat and Periscope, major changes to the business of music festivals, what’s in and out on the Fresh List, and perhaps, most importantly, why being in the events business is so powerful right now.
Sponsored by Hargrove and Nvite
Running time 48:06
Show Notes
In This Episode
- In the News [11:50]: Live Nation buys controlling stake in Bonnaroo and the impact of Meerkat, Periscope, and other live-streaming apps on events
- Roundtable Discussion [22:25]: Why BizBash is launching a podcast; who should listen to GatherGeeks; the power of live experiences; and the future of events and meetings
- Fresh List [41:30]: bare tabletops, cookie bars, socially responsible meetings, and breakfast-in-bed parties
Further Reading
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Live Nation Buys Controlling Stake in Bonnaroo:
http://lat.ms/1GEN0EI -
Why Live-Stream Apps Are a Nightmare for Sports Events:
http://bit.ly/1KESdOh -
Why Socially Conscious Meetings Are a Growing Trend:
http://bizba.sh/1ogno4Q -
Why Local Culture Matters to Meeting Planners:
http://bizba.sh/1FEWOy9
