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I enjoy watching ZeFrank. I am always impressed with him and how creative he is. His TED talk where he read a spam email is still one of my favorite TED talks. I am also impressed with the people around me who tap into their creative side. The below video is a must watch. The beginning of the
On Pharmaceutical Meetings
Launch Festival Startups- Instaplayer – Luis Hervella – Show 253
Luis Miguel Hervella from CHIPOTLELABS is an indie app developing company that builds "apps to spice up your life". They take this motto very seriously and have made it our mission and … [Read More...]
Some Meeting Planners love a good one night stand.
I watched a movie last night called Crazy, Stupid, Love. It starred Ryan Gosling, who showed Steve Carell how to pick up women at bars. Steve Carell is told that he is doing it all wrong, how he … [Read More...]
On Case Studies
MySQL
MySQL Challenge This year's LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in Boston featured several prominent keynote speakers including the CEO of MySQL's, Marten Mickos. MySQL's Director of Corporate … [Read More...]
Biogen Idec
Biogen IDEC Case Study- In Brief Biogen Idec national sales meeting “The Difference is You” was held in Los Angeles California. The Sales team from across the country together and discuss the … [Read More...]
On Video Production
121212 Concert
Anyone out there watch the 12-12-12 Concert last night? This was such a cool event, with such a great concept, that I just had to share with all of you. Those of you who missed it, here's an overview … [Read More...]
Do We Need An #Eventprofs TV Channel?
Do We Need a TV Channel for Events? Possibly What we surely need is media generated by event professionals. Independent media productions need our support. Whether they are a blog, a Webinar … [Read More...]
On Meeting Production Tips
Eventbrite- The Story with Tamara Mendelshon Show 244
Tamara Mendelshon VP of Marketing at Eventbrite.com joins Mike McAllen for another installment of Meetings Podcast. Tamara dives into EventBrite and how it saved the marriage of founders Kevin and … [Read More...]
Sustainable Tip of the Week: Event Planning
Listening to Doc Hendly talk about his efforts with "Wine to Water" has really got me in the mood to become a more sustainable person. There are so many easy and simple things that anybody and … [Read More...]
Interviews
Brandscaping for Events with Andrew Davis -Show 255
Mike McAllen interviews Andrew Davis author of Brandscaping Unleashing the Power of Partnerships Drew talks about how event planners and organizers can use partnerships to extend the value of their … [Read More...]
CRM tools for business owners in the meetings industry Show 254
On this weeks podcast, Jon Trask of Grass Shack Events & Media and Elizabeth Glau of Building Blocks Social Media continue their discussion of CRM tools for small business owners and entrepreneurs … [Read More...]
Launch Festival Startups- Instaplayer – Luis Hervella – Show 253
Luis Miguel Hervella from CHIPOTLELABS is an indie app developing company that builds "apps to spice up your life". They take this motto very seriously and have made it our mission and … [Read More...]
On Imex
IMEX America Sets Records and Excites Attendees- Show 242
"The trouble with doing somthing right the first time is tha nobody appreciates how difficult it was."- Walt West IMEX America sets records and excites attendees in 2012 in Las Vegas. Mike … [Read More...]
Imex America Show Online- Wednesday Show 241
Todays MeetingsPodcast is a recap of Imex America in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and Convention Center last Wednesday from the show floor. Reactions from exhibitors, stand mascots, attendees, hosted … [Read More...]
On Meeting Production Tips
Be creative
I enjoy watching ZeFrank. I am always impressed with him and how creative he is. His TED talk where he read a spam email is still one of my favorite TED talks. I am also impressed with the people … [Read More...]
Launch Festival Startups- Instaplayer – Luis Hervella – Show 253
Luis Miguel Hervella from CHIPOTLELABS is an indie app developing company that builds "apps to spice up your life". They take this motto very seriously and have made it our mission and … [Read More...]
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Congratulations Jon Trask! Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM)!
Congratulations! To Grass Shack Events and Media Senior Account Director Jon Trask on gaining his certificate in meeting management. (CMM) Jon earned his CMP designation in 2003. Jon has also been a member of MPI since 1994. Jons focus … Continue reading
Brandscaping for Events with Andrew Davis -Show 255
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Mike McAllen interviews Andrew Davis author of Brandscaping Unleashing the Power of Partnerships Drew talks about how event planners and organizers can use partnerships to extend the value of their events and meetings. … Continue reading
CRM tools for business owners in the meetings industry Show 254
This programs focus is on social media connections to you CRM system and some ways to integrate social media into your customer relationships. Continue reading
Help Getting Paid For Your Creative Work
I came across this video of a CreativeMornings talk by Mike Monteiro, co-founder of Mule Design Studio. This event took place way back on March 25, 2011. Mike Monterios book “Design is a Job” is available from A Book Apart. … Continue reading
Launch Festival Startups- Instaplayer – Luis Hervella – Show 253
Luis company Chipotle Labs has a very clever Instagram app for sharing, projecting images at events and meetings. The set up is simple and an effective way to engage your meeting or event attendees. Continue reading
Launch Festival startups- Attendify.com Michael Balyasny- Show 252
MeetingsPodcast -This Week in Meetings show features one of Launch Festivals event startups. Mike McAllen talks with Michael Balyasny of Attendify.com formally Kitapps.com about their new Event App solution for meetings and events. Continue reading
How do you get into the event managment business? Show 251
How to get into the event management industry with Roberta Boucher who has more than 20 years of event industry experience. Most recently with Wells Fargo Roberta supported internal communication events for more than 270,000 team members. Continue reading
On Event Production
Launch Festival Startups- Instaplayer – Luis Hervella – Show 253
Luis Miguel Hervella from CHIPOTLELABS is an indie app developing company that builds "apps to spice up your life". They take this motto very seriously and have made it our mission and … [Read More...]
Bringing Your Ideas to Life!
We are here to help you bring your vision to life! Grass Shack Events & Media understands you want to portray your event a specific way, and we know the best ways to do it. Since … [Read More...]
On Business
Ways to Prevent Event Management Disasters
Ways to Prevent Event Management Disasters: Your boss gives you the task of planning a company function and the first thing you do is start planning in your head. You think of how this event will … [Read More...]
On Attendee Experience!
Launch Festival Startups- Instaplayer – Luis Hervella – Show 253
Luis Miguel Hervella from CHIPOTLELABS is an indie app developing company that builds "apps to spice up your life". They take this motto very seriously and have made it our mission and … [Read More...]
On Green Meetings
Extra! Interview with Event Solutions Editor In Chief Rachel Globus About Up-Cycling
The Meeting Planners podcast source for what’s new and exciting in meetings and events industry! Mike McAllen of Grass Shack Events & Media Rachel Globus Editor in Chief & Education … [Read More...]
On Hybrid Meetings
Book an Appointment Today!
Book an Appointment Today! Grass Shack Events & Media has been serving the video production and hybrid meetings industry for over 10 years and have put together some amazing presentations … [Read More...]
On Training
Corporate Online Training With Debbie Newton
Mike McAllen speaks with Debbie Newton about online training for corporations, pharmaceutical sales, leadership development, sales effectiveness and of course sales training. For the full scoop listen … [Read More...]