Insights
The “So What?” Problem: How Event Leaders Prove ROI Beyond Attendance Numbers
“So what?” If your CEO just skimmed your post-event report and didn’t ask that, you lucked out. Because the way event leaders have been reporting event ROI is officially past its expiration date. Attendance numbers, NPS scores, and pretty pictures in a deck used to get a head nod at the board meeting. Now they…
Read MoreHow to Prep for Cvent Connect 2026: My Agenda Walkthrough
Cvent Connect 2026 is headed to Nashville July 13–16, and as a Cvent Hosted Creator, I got early access to the agenda. I spent the better part of a week inside the Attendee Hub, reviewing every speaker, session and experience, and I built the Cvent Connect 2026 agenda I think will deliver the most value…
Read MoreWhat the Desert Taught Us About Marketing to Humans: Lessons from the Brands That Owned Coachella 2026
My friend and podcast guest Beth Nydick said something that I haven’t stopped thinking about since it aired on Event About It. “The difference between marketing and media is marketing is about rules and frameworks. Media is about how do you make me feel?” Coachella 2026 was a media masterclass. Not because the brands had…
Read MoreSITE Global 2026 Recap: What Two First-Timers Learned in Abu Dhabi
Play Video Neither of us had been to a SITE Global conference before. No preconceived notions, no veteran opinions to lean on — just fresh eyes and a long flight to Abu Dhabi, UAE. What followed was four days of cultural immersion, standout sessions, a few production missteps, and one very unplanned detour to a…
Read MoreFrom Trade Show Floor to Revenue Strategy: Inside the World of Event Sales
TL;DR Trade show sales isn’t just about filling booth space—it’s about consultative selling, managing seven-figure budgets under pressure, and standing in the heartbeat of work most people never get to experience. In this episode, Carly Heideger (aka “Trade Show Carly”) pulls back the curtain on sponsorship fatigue, post-show blues, revenue reality checks, and why being…
Read MoreWhat 2026 Trend Reports Really Say About Events and Marketing
What 2026 Trend Reports Really Say About Events and Marketing | M Squared Dynamics Insights January 29, 2026 8 min read What 2026 Trend Reports Are Really Saying About Events and Marketing A comprehensive synthesis of industry predictions reveals a powerful truth: the gap between marketing and events is disappearing. Here’s what it means for…
Read MoreHow To Build a Year’s Worth of Content From a 3-Day Event
How to build a year’s worth of content from a 3-day event Guest host @MattHeinz spoke with Megan Martin, VP of Marketing and Innovation at EMC Meetings & Events, to discuss how events can become content engines that support marketing, sales, and ongoing audience engagement. Megan explains how pre-event planning helps teams capture the…
Read MoreThe Content Curator: Ai & Event Content Production
LIVE from Bear Analytics 2025 MeasureUP Conference! Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the art of session programming from intuition-based to intelligence-driven. Join Megan Murphy from SessionBoard as they explore how AI is revolutionizing speaker alignment and content curation to deliver unprecedented attendee delight. This session, moderated by Megan Martin of Bear Analytics, focuses…
Read MoreWhat Happens When The Sprinklers Crash The Party?
From Small Town Roots to Global Stages: How Jessie Smith Built a 20-Year Event Career Fueled by Grit, Education & Unforgettable Shows On this episode of Event About It, host Megan Martin sits down with seasoned event strategist Jessie Smith — a Montana native turned Bay Area hospitality pro — to talk about her 20-year…
Read MoreWhat If Your Event Was Designed for the Brain, Not the Budget?
Featuring Dr. Kristin Malek on the Event About It Podcast Events have always been tools for connection, learning, and culture-building — yet many organizations still design them around schedules, logistics, and budgets instead of the humans walking through the door. In this episode of Event About It, Megan sits down with Dr. Kristin Malek, a…
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