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EVENT ABOUT IT: Event Marketing, Strategy & Business Growth

Megan Martin
Event Marketing
Trade Shows
Events
Content Marketing
Event Driven Growth
B2B Marketing
Media Strategy
Live Speaking
Event Strategy
Marketing
Uchop
Event ROI
Media Networks
Celebrity and TV Industry
Cybersecurity
Las Vegas, United States
Sales Tax
Media
Alt Summit
Linkedin

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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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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Most event teams can't answer the most basic pipeline question. Steph Pennell built the framework. Here's the whole thing.

She googled the domain mid-call. Bought it on the spot. A few months later she quit ZoomInfo, flew first class to the south of... more

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Your event had 2,000 attendees, a standing ovation, and an open bar. Cool. But did it drive pipeline? The Event Critic has thoughts.

Most B2B event recap decks look the same: great attendance, strong NPS, everybody had fun. What they rarely say is w... more

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Yes. She canceled Christmas. And she went to Waffle House instead of making Swedish pancakes.

But before we get there — this aftershow is one of the most dense, useful, and occasionally unhinged episodes we've done. Christine Martin is back, and we ... more

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Recent Guests

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, RIMS; former Director of Meetings and Events
RIMS
Episode: The Business Side of Events Nobody Talks About 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

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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#180
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#97
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#170
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22 Why Event Content Fails (And What Actually Drives Growth) with Devin Bramhall
Q: Why should content be treated as context in events rather than as standalone pieces?
Devin argues that events amplify content by providing surrounding context, turning standalone content into a media asset that drives conversations and growth, and that the value comes from how the content is integrated with the live experience and audience engagement.
22 Why Event Content Fails (And What Actually Drives Growth) with Devin Bramhall
Q: How should we view automation and AI in event marketing, especially for audience acquisition?
She suggests that while AI and automation can help with some operational tasks, they can't reliably replace the human touch needed to curate a specific guest list and ensure RSVP conversion for exclusive events; the human element remains critical in building meaningful connections and ensuring events drive real outcomes.
22 Why Event Content Fails (And What Actually Drives Growth) with Devin Bramhall
Q: What's a marketing hill you'll politely die on, even if it makes everyone uncomfortable in the room?
Devin argues that marketers should stop marketing for the sake of marketing in the first place; in B2B contexts, the focus should be on the actual growth outcomes and the why behind marketing actions, not on hollow tactics. She emphasizes aligning marketing with growth goals and ensuring activities serve a real business purpose rather than vanity metrics.
Why "Great Exposure" Is the Biggest Lie in Events with Beth Nydick
Q: What makes an event feel like a product rather than a one-off conference?
Give the event a distinctive personality, consistently tell its story before, during, and after the event, and create year-round media around the event to keep audiences engaged and coming back for more.
Why "Great Exposure" Is the Biggest Lie in Events with Beth Nydick
Q: How should organizers support speakers to monetize their participation?
Provide an enablement kit with messaging and clear promotion plans, create opportunities for post-event engagement, and help speakers convert exposure into booked clients or paid stages; avoid relying solely on exposure as compensation.

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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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