Meetings Matter Chatter
Industry trends and topics pertaining to the travel and meetings industry
Episodes
27 episodes
Data Unleashed: Transforming Numbers into Narratives with Edward Gleaner
In 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. He'll provide some effective techniques for visualizing data in pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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33:19
Designing a Comprehensive Stakeholder Experience: Unleashing the Power of Three
On 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 together three areas: Program Strategy, Event Design and Productio...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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40:15
Crafting Destination Magic. A Chat with Melissa Zorko, Hello! Destination Management
On 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 about her view on customer service and the changes she has seen over ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:59
Generative AI for the Meeting and Events Industry – What You Need to Know
An 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, discussing Generative AI. In recent years, Generative ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:30
Food Inclusivity: Rethinking Menu Options for Today's Attendees
Listen in to hear Shweta Sharma an Experience Designer from The Collective share her perspective on what we can all be doing to be more inclusive when it comes to picking menus, hosting events and frankly elevating menus even when going o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:28
Collaborating for Success: How Partnerships Boost Creative and Innovative Output
Creativity is defined as the ability to think about a task or problem in a new or different way, or the ability to use the imagination to generate new ideas. But how does that differ from being innovative? We dive into this topic with Aaron Pri...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:58
The Future of Strategic Engagement: Innovative Trends and How to Embrace them
Discover how NeKeta Argrow, Strategic Solutions Advisor on BCD M&E's Performance Optimization team, is bringing the 'S' back into SMM, and revitalizing strategic planning's crucial role in meetings and events for maximum impact. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:59
Films
A chat with Anson Mulville, Senior Content Producer with BCD's Production & Content Team, talking about Films. A new offering powered by BCD M&E’s filmmaking house within the NORAM Production & Content team, Films utilizes decades o...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:23
Why Travel to Peru? Listen to the Locals
A chat about all things M&E and Peru with Diana Bauer, owner and operator of Be Peru and Luis Chang, Chief Tourism & Investment Specialist at PromPeru (Peru Tourism Board) in Houston. They discuss why Peru is such a hot destination for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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55:04
The Best & Worst Trends of 2023
It's hard to believe we're already in 2024, but 2023 was another successful, whirlwind of a year. Hear some of the highlights of the year as I chat with two of BCD's finest from the Venue Search and Meeting Solutions team, Regan Furtado and Eri...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:11
Why Hilton is “For the Stay” and the #1 World’s Best Workplace
Hilton is a great place to work…and don’t take it from me! Hilton was recently awarded the #1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine. Join the in-depth conversation with Gerilyn Horan, Vice President – Group Sales &a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:15
Why Orlando Meetings are Unbelievably Real. A Chat with Mike Waterman, Visit Orlando
For notes on all the places discussed today, check out www.orlandomeeting.com.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:51
With 19 global brands, learn how IHG Hotels & Resorts is delivering True Hospitality. An interview with Mark Sergot, SVP Global Sales
Take a listen to Senior Vice President, Mark Sergot, with IHG Hotels & Resorts® chat about the growth in hotels around the world. Listen to how IHG sees a very bright future for the hospitality business and travel industry. Mark discusses h...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:45
Virgin Hotels Collection - What We're All About
A chat with Vice President of Global Sales, Maya Latinovic, about the recent joining of two iconic Virgin hotel brands, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, under one parent brand to focus on growth and driving positive change and differen...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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29:21
A Networking Solution to make basic badges more Fun - A Chat with JabberYak
Are your attendees sick of the same boring name badges? Do you feel you might have attendees who are more introverted and don't enjoy making small talk at networking events? The gals from JabberYak have a solution for you. I met Shideh at the C...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:32
Unlocking the Powers of Engagement over time: Engage by BCD Meetings and Events
BCD M&E has a robust technology department that drives our products and roadmaps and vets, selects, and manages our third-party technology partners. Our approach to technology is agnostic. There are many great technologies and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:50
What’s Trending 2024: A look ahead with BCD M&E
Hear from BCD M&E’s global president, Bruce Morgan, and SVP of Global Marketing, Brittany Brocious, to discover What’s Trending 2024. This episode is packed with industry insights on the biggest trends in the industry, from both re...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:51
Reimagining the Attendee Experience, Keeping the Through Thread connected
Trusted advisor and critical friend, Katie Marshall from BCD's Collective team joins the podcast as she chats with us about reimagining the attendee experience when it comes to planning and executing an incentive trip. Gone are the days of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:57
Discover Puerto Rico - The Heart & Soul of the Caribbean
Join this Meetings Matter Chatter chat with Joyce Mendez from Discover Puerto Rico and Brenda Sastre from Innovation DMC, a woman-owned DMC servicing meetings, events and incentives in Puerto Rico. PR is the heart and soul of the C...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:31
London Calling - a Chat with Edwardian Hotels London: Luxury Hotel Group UK
Edwardian Hotels London is on of the UKS largest privately owned hotels groups, which has been operating and developing its hospitality portfolio since Jasminder Singh OBE began his career within the industry in 1977. Edwardian Hote...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:34
Keep Climbing with Delta Air Lines
Join us for the latest episode with Norma Dean, Director of Specialty Sales from Delta Air Lines. She explains to us the importance of partnerships and why Delta keeps climbing and adding perks for its meeting attendees, business travelers and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:07
Negotiating is the Name of the Game
This latest episode features Christine Wassell from Radisson Hotel Group and two BCD M&E colleagues, Jon Harrison (Supplier Relations) and Heather Thompson (Venue Search Operations) chatting about their perspective around contracting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:37
Destinations West - a chat with Sally Braley of Northstar Meetings Group
Join us for a quick chat about Destinations West, a recent conference I attended hosted by Northstar Meetings Group. I chat with Managing Editor, Sally Braley about the evolution of the event and why planners and suppliers should participate.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:15
From Stream to Dream – Live Production is Back, Bigger and Better than Ever
Listen to the latest chatter with creative genius, Taylor Smith, Executive Creative Director of BCD's Production & Content team. Learn what's trending in production, what we wish would go away and what Taylor thinks about AI affecting our i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:15
Luxury Hotel Trends featuring properties from Preferred Travel Group
Learn more about what's new in the Luxury Hotel space with guest podcaster Amy Butterfield of Preferred Travel Group. She discusses some new destinations clients might not have previously considered and tells our listeners about some of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:58