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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.

How Events Became Essential to Condé Nast’s Strategy (Episode 115)

Sep 17, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik

Guest: Erica Boeke

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, speak with Erica Boeke, vice president of experiential for CNX, the events arm of Condé Nast. Boeke discusses why Condé Nast has shifted its events from...

What Makes a Great Event Host? (Episode 114)

Sep 11, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik

Guest: Carla McDonald

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, speak with Carla McDonald, founder of entertainment website The Salonniere. McDonald discusses her annual list of the 100 best party hosts, sharing...

Practical Advice for Third-Party Event Planners (Episode 113)

Sep 4, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik

Guest: Christie Cook

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Christie Cook of Art of Motion Events in Durham, North Carolina. Cook discusses life as a third-party planner in a smaller market, including why...

Essential Rules for Event Speakers (Episode 112)

Aug 27, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik

Guest: Brett Lavender

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Brett Lavender, owner of speaking, training, and coaching practice the Persuasive Lion. Lavender gives in-depth advice for event and keynote...

Everything You Didn't Know About Table Linens (Episode 111)

Aug 21, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik

Guest: Pablo Oliveira

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Pablo Oliveira, the founder and creative director of Miami-based textile design and rental company Nüage Designs. Oliveira shares his...