Meetings Matter Chatter
by Jenna Baker
Latest episode
Coexist, Collide, or Complement? AI and Sustainability
Coexist, Collide, or Complement? AI and Sustainability
About this podcast
Industry trends and topics pertaining to the travel and meetings industry
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- Coexist, Collide, or Complement? AI and Sustainability · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 6Join us as we dig into the big question: are AI and sustainability on a collision course, learning to coexist, or actually making each other better? To help unpack the hype, the…
- Everyday Hospitality, Extraordinary Impact · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 5In this episode, Danielle MacFarlane, VP of Operations and Account Management for BCD’s Life Science Center of Excellence, joins us to talk about one of her favorite topics…
- Measuring What Matters in Meetings · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 4How do you know if a meeting was truly successful? Clients and planners are under growing pressure to measure impact, prove value, and show whether key messages really landed. In…
- Safety, Security, and Emergency Response in Meeting Planning · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this podcast episode, guest Christina Filan, Director of Event Management at BCD M&E, discusses the critical role of safety and security protocols in meeting planning onsite…
- Professional Development: Influencing Without Authority · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 2Professional development is the ongoing journey of enhancing your knowledge, skills, and abilities to grow in your career and increase your effectiveness in your role. In this…
- Small Meetings, Big Insights · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 1In this episode, Leilani Heaven, Senior Strategist at BCD Meetings & Events, unpacks key findings from our latest Client Insights report, featuring feedback from more than 200…
- Misstep Management: Essential Don'ts in Event Production · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 11In this episode, John Pistotti, Business Development Director, Production & Content for BCD M&E, shares his wealth of knowledge on event production and content creation. He sheds…
- Ghostly Getaways: Exploring Hauntingly Historic Hotels · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 10In this spine-tingling episode of Meetings Matter Chatter, we're thrilled to welcome Nate Childress, Director of Sales at BCD M&E who will delve into the intriguing world of…
- The Hotel Hunter: Inside the World of Sourcing · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this engaging episode, we chat with Michelle Makin, a seasoned purchasing manager at BCD M&E, who sheds light on the intricate world of hotel sourcing. Michelle shares her…
- Market Pulse: Asia Pacific · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode recorded at our annual APAC Partner Summit in Bangkok, we bring together influential leaders from the Asia-Pacific markets we serve. We explore dynamic trends…
- Building Connections: The Heart of Hotel Sales · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 7Join us as we chat with Ben Warner, Group Sales Director at the Westin DC Downtown, who will take us behind the scenes of the bustling world of hotel sales. Ben will share his…
- Meeting Leftovers: Sharing the Feast · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 6Join us for a conversation with Thomas Whelan, the Director of Events at Access, a destination management company. Thomas is dedicated to reducing food waste and will share…
- Creating Moments That Matter: Your Event’s Unique Story · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 5Sandra Collins, Director of Strategic Communications and Dan Umney, Director, Creative Services from The Collective in the UK will help us explore the power of elevated content…
- Leaving it Better: Destination Transformation · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 4Join us for an engaging episode featuring Eda Özden, Managing Director at Meptur in Türkiye who will introduce the innovative concept of regenerative tourism. This approach…
- Meeting in the Middle: Strategies for Generational Engagement · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 3Join us for an insightful podcast episode as we explore the generational divide in meetings and events. BCD M&E specialists Michelle Eaton (Gen-X) and Gionna Jackson-Hasty…
- Greener Gatherings: The Journey to Sustainable Meetings · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode we introduce Thiago Araujo, our global sustainability expert. He'll give us a better understanding of what sustainability truly means and how we can make the…
- Data Unleashed: Transforming Numbers into Narratives with Edward Gleaner · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 1In this episode, Global Business Analyst Edward Gleaner will help us explore the intriguing realm of business analysis including the insights that can be uncovered through data…
- Designing a Comprehensive Stakeholder Experience: Unlocking the Power of Three · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 9On this episode we discuss a recent client event BCD Meetings & Events hosted, titled 'The Invitation,' in the stunning city of Victoria, British Columbia. The event brought…
- Crafting Destination Magic. A Chat with Melissa Zorko, Hello! Destination Management · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 8On this episode, we focus on the purpose and value of a destination management company. Melissa Zorko, VP, National Account Executive from Hello! Destination Management talks…
- Generative AI for the Meeting and Events Industry – What You Need to Know · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 7An exciting conversation with BCD M&E’s Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Product, Ted Stone, and Senior Manager of Business Process Automation, Chris Clark…
