Gathergeeks by Bizbash

You love events. We love events. Welcome to GatherGeeks, a place where people passionate about the power of live experiences come together. Join hosts David Adler and Beth Kormanik, as they discuss the latest news and trends affecting event marketers, meeting strategists, nonprofit organizers, and everyone in between. This new podcast by BizBash is the destination for information, innovation, and inspiration for anyone involved in planning events and meetings, from conferences, trade shows, and fund-raising galas to product launches, festivals, award shows, weddings, and birthdays.

Why Events Should Be a Form of Performance Art (Episode 184)

Feb 17, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Marc Friedland

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Marc Friedland, the owner of Marc Friedland Couture Communications in Los Angeles. He reflects on 33 years in business, sharing how his career has...

Out-of-the-Box Conference Ideas From the Canadian West (Episode 183)

Feb 11, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Brent Taylor and Arlene Schilke, Timewise Event Management and Go West

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Brent Taylor and Arlene Schilke, presidents of Timewise Event Management and executive...

An Industry Pioneer Reflects on a Life in Events (Episode 182)

Feb 3, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guest: Joe Goldblatt

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Joe Goldblatt, a veteran event educator who is often credited as one of the pioneers of the modern-day industry. Goldblatt discusses his long career...

The Oscars: Still the Leading Event of Award Season? (Episode 181)

Jan 27, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Claire Hoffman
Guest: Stephanie Edens

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and west coast editor Claire Hoffman chat about all-things awards season, from the rise in plant-based catering to the hottest design trends and most anticipated Oscars parties. They also...

Radically New Ways to Host Meetings That Really Work (Episode 180)

Jan 21, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guest: Adrian Segar

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Adrian Segar, a renowned meeting designer and conference facilitator and the author of the new book Event Crowdsourcing: Creating Meetings People...