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EVENT ABOUT IT: Event Marketing, Strategy & Business Growth

Megan Martin
Event Marketing
Events
Trade Shows
Event Industry
Event Management
Event Design
Neuroscience
Curiosity
Content Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Diana Kander
Show Imaging
Marketing
Event Driven Growth
Event Planning
CMP Certification
Innovation
Event Production
Eventeny

Struggling to make events drive business growth? Welcome to Event About It, the podcast for event-led growth. Hosted by Megan Martin, we ditch surface-level logistics for the high-stakes event strategy and event marketing your CEO, CMO, and CRO actually cares about. We blend actionable tactics with wild, backstage stories to ensure your next activation is a strategic powerhouse, not just a party. ... more

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Most event teams are organized under marketing. But what if that's the whole problem? Aleksandra Panyukhina has been building events as a go-to-market motion for twelve years — and the difference between how she operates and how most companies run ev... more

Most event teams are sitting on a goldmine of buyer intent data and handing sales a lead list instead. Aleksandra Panyukhina has spent twelve years figuring out how to close that gap — and today, she's putting it to the test.

Aleksandra Panyukhina i... more

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Innovation isn't invention. It's the question you stopped letting yourself ask. That's the reframe Diana Kander brings to this Event About It Aftershow, and it changes the entire game for event marketers, sales leaders, and growth teams chasing the n... more

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The events industry has a curiosity problem. Attendees changed. Buyers changed. Metrics changed. And most of us rebooked the same hotel.

This week on Event About It, New York Times bestselling author and innovation keynote speaker Diana Kander joins... more

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Recent Guests

Diana Kander
Author and keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation
Author and speaker
Episode: 5 Event Strategy Problems Nobody's Naming
Steph Pennell
The Event Critic, a challenger and industry commentator
Angenieux (as per discussion about company name)
Episode: What Actually Drives Pipeline at B2B Events
Christine Martin
Senior Solutions Consultant at Avalara; tax professional with 30+ years in the industry
Avalara
Episode: Your Attendee Experience Is Being Graded By Someone Who Never Filled Out Your Survey
Stuart Ruff-Lyon
Chief Commercial Officer at RIMS
RIMS (Risk Management Society)
Episode: When Hackers Hold Your Conference for Ransom with Stuart Ruff-Lyon
Beth Nydick
Former TV producer, media strategist
NBC, MTV, VH1 (former)
Episode: What No One Tells Speakers About Surviving the Stage with Beth Nydick
Florentin Ngabitsinze
Co-founder of Uchop, turning events into media networks
Uchop
Episode: The Real Reason Your Event Content Never Gets Used
Devin Bramhall
Author and marketing strategist
Episode: 22 Why Event Content Fails (And What Actually Drives Growth) with Devin Bramhall
Martin Fretwell
Founder of Event Driven Growth, expert in turning events into growth assets
Event Driven Growth
Episode: 21 The Event Strategy Mistake Most B2B Teams Keep Repeating with Martin Fretwell
Kati Quigley
Marketing leader, currently at BMC Software; former Microsoft Events executive
BMC Software; former Microsoft
Episode: 20 Why Going Wide Beats Climbing the Career Ladder w/ Kati Quigley

Host

Megan Martin
Host focusing on event strategy and growth with a practical, no-nonsense style

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • What a fun and delightful experience!

    Megan is deeply knowledgeable about the events industry and is a fun interviewer who ensures every episode is customized and personalized for her guest and audiience She is genuine and cares deeply about adding value to her dedicated listeners.It was a privilege to be interviewed by her and share my latest book, Exceptional Experiences with her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    neenjames
    United Statesa year ago
  • Every Event Pro Should Be Binging this Podcast!

    As someone who works in the events industry, this podcast is an absolute game changer. It’s refreshing, real, and packed with actionable takeaways in every single episode. There’s no fluff. It’s just straight talk and strategy from Megan and her guests. The amount of free value they deliver is unreal, from panel structure tips to content strategy and leadership insights. If you're in this industry and you're not listening (and actually applying this advice), you’re missing out on one of the most... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaeRaeCorin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Megan is magnificent!

    Megan is an experienced event planner in the corporate world, and I would trust her completely with anything that I would be planning. She also is witty, funny, and tells it like it is. I know that this will be a successful podcast series for her. Best of luck, Megan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRSPORTSCHIK
    United Statesa year ago
  • Can’t wait for the next one!

    If you’re looking for a podcast that combines education with entertainment, this is definitely one to add to your list. I’m already looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fiores in MT
    United Statesa year ago

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The Missing Link Between Event Content and Sponsor Renewals
Q: What makes events function like media infrastructure rather than mere campaigns?
By treating events as ongoing content platforms, with real-time, personalized clips for different audiences, and by distributing and amplifying speaker and attendee content through controlled channels, events can continuously engage audiences beyond the live days.
08 What Do You Do When the Keynote Derails — and So Does the Vibe? with Mark Kilens
Q: What's your view on turning sessions into SEO content and the role of AI in event marketing?
The view is that ungated SEO content can move into the product-led era, with AI expected to give marketers back time by handling routine optimization, letting organizers focus on storytelling, uniqueness, and practical value for attendees.
08 What Do You Do When the Keynote Derails — and So Does the Vibe? with Mark Kilens
Q: How does the game Funnel Vision help attendees think about funnel placement for event tactics?
The hosts and Mark discuss placing tactics top, middle, or bottom of the funnel, with emphasis on real-world applicability, human resonance, and avoiding flashy but ineffective approaches, such as generic influencer stunts or one-size-fits-all strategies.
08 What Do You Do When the Keynote Derails — and So Does the Vibe? with Mark Kilens
Q: Explain to the world very quickly, what is People First GTM? Why did you build it?
Mark explains that People First GTM emerged from experiences at HubSpot, Drift, and AirMeet, emphasizing a shift toward social identity, personal storytelling, and relationships as the core drivers of trust and engagement in B2B buying, rather than purely company-centric messaging.
09 Would You Sleep Inside a Box to Keep Your Event Together? with Steve Evans
Q: What's your philosophy on sponsorship during a live show?
Sponsors are essential for funding, but the approach is to avoid over-promotion on stage; the team aims to integrate sponsor needs without compromising authenticity and the event experience.

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A strategic-leaning show focused on how live and hybrid events can drive measurable business growth. Episodes regularly dissect event-led go-to-market approaches, emphasizing ROI, audience fit, and long-term pipeline over one-off experiences. Guests include practitioners and critics who push for accountable, growth-oriented event programs, with conversations ranging from content strategy and media opportunities to security, sponsorship, and data-driven activation. The format blends tactical advice with candid, backstage storytelling, making episodes practical for marketing teams, event professionals, and executives seeking to turn events into persistent growth engines. A standout trait is treating events as experiments and media engines rat... more

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