From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned.
Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time.
Hosted by Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success.
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From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned.
Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time.
Hosted by Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success.
Tune into No More Bad Events on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
No More Bad Events is produced and presented by eSpeakers.
A Generational Game Changer (ft. Anne Gorman | VP of Sales and Marketing | streamlinevents)
No More Bad Events
31 minutes 25 seconds
4 months ago
A Generational Game Changer (ft. Anne Gorman | VP of Sales and Marketing | streamlinevents)
In this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott sits down with Anne Gorman, VP of Sales and Marketing, from streamlinevents to discuss the evolving dynamics of the events industry, particularly influenced by the influx of Millennial and Gen Z professionals. Anne shares insights on how the workplace and event audience expectations are shifting as younger generations bring new values, such as flexibility, mental health awareness, and a desire for meaningful work, to the forefront of event planning and team building.
The conversation delves into how event companies are adapting in their hiring and training practices to accommodate the needs of younger staff, offering more structured support, feedback, and multiple potential career paths. Anne emphasizes the necessity of the industry to meet these younger professionals where they are, rather than expecting them to change, highlighting the importance of variety and purpose in career development.
Scott and Anne also explore how attendees’ expectations have evolved—audiences now crave interactive, experiential, and networking-driven events rather than long traditional presentations. Technology is playing a pivotal role, but Anne underscores the need for tech to facilitate genuine in-person connections instead of just digital interactions. She shares examples of leveraging registration data and AI to foster better real-life connections among attendees.
Addressing industry-wide challenges, Anne notes a slowdown in event commitments due to global uncertainties and points out the increasing demand for event personalization, sustainability, and agenda flexibility. The discussion touches on the need for better compensation within the industry to attract top talent and considers innovative formats like "unconferences" for future events.
The episode wraps up with a lighthearted "Get to Know You" segment, where Anne shares some personal preferences, favorite travel destinations, and a memorable story from her early career, giving listeners a glimpse into her personality outside of her professional expertise. Overall, this episode offers valuable perspective on how generational change is shaping the future of event planning and delivery.
No More Bad Events
From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned.
Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time.
Hosted by Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success.
Tune into No More Bad Events on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
No More Bad Events is produced and presented by eSpeakers.
