Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Kathryn Arce, Rebecca Grinnals
In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Kathryn Arce and Rebecca Grinnals, the owners of Engaging Concepts and producers of the Engage! wedding business summits. The pair dives into their strategic thinking about events, including how they encourage guests to participate in activities, ways to promote networking, how to make first-time attendees feel comfortable, the best way to pace surprise and delight moments, and more.
Sponsored by Zkipster and Hilton Meetings & Events. Running time 43:49.
Roundtable Discussion: the importance of personal connections and eye contact; why they register attendees by first name, not last; when it’s okay to make guests a little uncomfortable; how they plan themes and color palettes
Further Reading
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Event Innovators 2014: Rebecca Grinnals & Kathryn Arce
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See How The Engage!18 Wedding Summit Captured the Canadian Spirit
https://bit.ly/2Qfzmly -
15 Mexican Fiesta Ideas From the Latest Engage!17 Wedding Summit
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Follow Arce on Twitter
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Follow Grinnals on Twitter
twitter.com/WEDDEX
Coming Soon to GatherGeeks
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Michael Cirino, Heather Mason
This Episode Is Sponsored By...
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Zkipster
Zkipster is the guest management platform used by top event teams for everything from guest lists to seating charts and online invitations. If you're looking for next-generation event software that helps deliver perfect guest experiences, head over to Zkipster's website at zkipster.com to try a free event.
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Hilton Meetings & Events
Planning an event and wondering how you can give your attendees the best experience possible? Take advantage of customized meetings with Hilton that make it easier than ever to incorporate health, wellness, entertainment, and waste reduction. From Yoga & Yogurt morning starts to Puppies & Ice Cream afternoon breaks, Hilton will help you build an extraordinary meeting that attendees will remember. To book your next meeting or event, go to meetings.hilton.com.
