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Not The Same As Last Year

By: Clare Forestier
  • Summary

  • Hi, I'm Clare Forestier, your guide to shaking up business events. Welcome to Not the Same as Last Year, where we ditch the predictable to focus on attendee-first experiences. Every week, we challenge the norm, offering tips to create events your attendees will love, alongside insights from event rebels. Ready to make your corporate events unforgettable? Join the movement. Let's transform audiences together!
    Copyright 2024 Clare Forestier
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Episodes
  • Convincing Event Stakeholders to Go Attendee-First
    Jun 2 2024

    Struggling to get your team and stakeholders excited about attendee-centric events? You're not alone! In this episode of Not The Same As Last Year, I tackle the challenge of building a compelling case for prioritizing the attendee experience.

    We'll explore the benefits of attendee-centric events, from increased ROI and happier attendees to a positive brand perception and share practical strategies to address common concerns and get everyone on board, including:

    • Framing the benefits in a way that resonates with stakeholders.
    • Using data and success stories to showcase the power of attendee-centricity.
    • Encouraging collaboration to brainstorm engaging event experiences.

    Ready to ditch the tired event format and create events your attendees will love? Tune in and learn how to build a case for attendee-centric events that stakeholders get!

    Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guide, five ways to elevate your attendee experience without breaking the bank HERE

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    12 mins
  • Event Speakers: From One Way Lecturers to Engaging Facilitators
    May 26 2024

    In this episode, we discuss how to help event speakers become more engaging and interactive. I emphasise the importance of pre-event meetings with speakers to align goals and expectations, as well as to understand their expertise and presentation preferences.

    I highlight the need for event organisers to clearly communicate their vision and goals to speakers and provide resources and training to support their success, and how by creating a collaborative and speaker-friendly environment, events can be more dynamic and impactful.

    Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guide, five ways to elevate your attendee experience without breaking the bank HERE

    Connect with Clare:

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    15 mins
  • FOMO to Freedom, Is Hybrid the Attendee-First Solution?
    May 19 2024

    This episode discusses the benefits of hybrid events and how they prioritise the attendee experience. Clare explains that hybrid events combine the best of both worlds, in-person and virtual, to create a truly inclusive and engaging experience. she emphasizes the importance of offering options to attendees, as they have more choices than ever before. Hybrid events allow for a wider audience by removing barriers to entry and can elevate the in-person experience. Clare also highlights the value of focusing on quality over quantity at in-person events and the budget-friendly nature of hybrid events.

    Keywords

    hybrid events, attendee experience, inclusivity, options, in-person events, virtual events, engagement, quality over quantity, budget-friendly

    Takeaways

    • Hybrid events combine the best of both worlds, in-person and virtual, to create an inclusive and engaging experience for attendees.
    • Offering options to attendees is crucial, as they have more choices than ever before.
    • Hybrid events can elevate the in-person experience and focus on quality over quantity.
    • Hybrid events are budget-friendly and allow for a wider audience by removing barriers to entry.

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction: The Game Changer of Hybrid Events

    03:01

    Hybrid Events: More Than Just Technology

    03:53

    Elevating the In-Person Experience

    06:09

    Hybrid Events: Achievable and Budget-Friendly

    07:14

    Choosing the Right Format and Platform

    09:05

    The Variety and Benefits of Hybrid Events

    11:09

    Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guide, five ways to elevate your attendee experience without breaking the bank HERE

    Connect with Clare:

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    LINKEDIN

    YOUTUBE


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    12 mins

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