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Event Industry News Podcast

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The Event Industry News Podcast interviewing event planners, event organizers, brands, and agencies from around the globe.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, James Dickson interviews Chris Carter‑Chapman, event director of World Travel Market London, on his first year in the role.

They discuss WTM’s scale and heritage, new WTM Travel Tech and innovation zones, attendee journey and planni... more

Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director of creative agency INCEPTION, joins the Event Industry News Podcast to discuss how his team designs trade show stands, retail activations and product launches with commercial outcomes front of mind.

They cover usin... more

In this episode James Dickson interviews Muhammad Younas, founder and CEO of vFairs, about how he built the platform from his experience running online events, scaled rapidly during the 2020 pandemic, and prioritised stability and hands-on support fo... more

In this episode James Dickson is joined by Rainfocus CMO Ashleigh Cook to discuss how event data and AI are transforming attendee experiences and providing measurable ROI. She explains data-driven personalisation, real-time analytics, and AI-powered ... more

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Mark Hutchinson
Managing Director of Inception
Inception
Episode: Beyond the Gimmick How INCEPTION Turns Events into Measurable Revenue
Muhammad Younas
CEO and founder of VFairs
VFairs
Episode: From Planner to Platform: The vFairs Origin Story
Ashleigh Cook
CMO of Rainfocus
Rainfocus
Episode: How AI and Data Are Rewriting Event ROI — Rainfocus CMO on the Frontline
Melvin Benn
MD of Festival Republic
Festival Republic / Live Nation
Episode: Finsbury Park Goes Live: Festival Republic Brings Mains Power to UK Festivals
Ross Wheeler
Business Director and Head of Live at Imagination
Imagination
Episode: From Ballet to Big-Stage: Ross Wheeler on Imagination’s Live Event Magic
Maria O'Dea
Representative from the Event School London
Event School London
Episode: England’s First Regulated Event Management Diplomas - Inside The Event School London
Nicola Betley
Area General Manager, Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Episode: Inside 50 Years of Hilton Birmingham Metropole: Memories, Teams and Milestones
Rita Chandarana
Eventologist from Eventologists
Eventologists
Episode: Creating Immersive Events: Inside Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Eventologists' Rita Chandarana
Simon Jelley
National Sales and Account Manager for Protec
Protec
Episode: Inside the Hilton Metropole: 50 Years of Big-Stage Events

Hosts

James Dickson
Host with long-running involvement in industry news and events coverage; multiple spellings appear across episodes.
James Dixon
Alternative spelling variant used across some episode listings.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Too much background noise.

    Good content and guests but so much background noise. Can hear the host breathing. Puts me off listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Goodlife2021
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great source of industry insight!

    Great mix of speakers and content - highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lori_H_
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Excellent insight

    Another fantastic insight and future look at an ever changing industry. Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marketingchief
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • One of the best voices of the industry

    Adam is highly knowledgeable and well-connected. He brings clarity in an industry that needs a lot of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pierremmmm
    Switzerland6 years ago

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occasionally noisy production but great guest lineup and expertise.
Strong mix of production and venue expertise keeps content actionable.
Host is clearly well-connected and adds clarity to industry trends.
High-quality guests and practical industry insights shine through.

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How AI and Data Are Rewriting Event ROI — Rainfocus CMO on the Frontline
Q: Can things be retrospectively analyzed through platforms like Rainfocus?
Yes. Rainfocus offers a retrospective dashboard that lets organizers review year-over-year trends and analyze data across programs or portfolios, enabling them to quantify long-term impact.
Inside 50 Years of Hilton Birmingham Metropole: Memories, Teams and Milestones
Q: How many changes have you seen in five years, and how far does planning go?
She describes numerous changes since refurbishments, ongoing updates to stay relevant, and four-year capital planning for building changes.
Inside 50 Years of Hilton Birmingham Metropole: Memories, Teams and Milestones
Q: How long have you been at the hotel?
Nicola Betley answers that she is approaching five years with the hotel, starting around September 2021.
How Feast & Fable Turns Meals into Immersive Brand Stories
Q: Tell us about your journey and how that led to Feast & Fable.
Jenny describes her hybrid path as a chef and marketer, starting in marketing, moving to cooking, attending Leith School of Food and Wine, and eventually creating Ginger Jar. She then collaborated with Ginger Line on Flavorology and gradually built Feast & Fable as the culmination of those experiences, combining food design with immersive storytelling.
GEI18: How Live Events Are Powering a Greener Future
Q: How has the conference helped event organizers have difficult discussions about sustainability?
The GEI conference provides a welcoming space for conversations, allowing for various perspectives without fear of judgment, focusing on making things better together.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Event Industry News Podcast

What is Event Industry News Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on live events, experiential design, and the evolving role of venues, production, and education within the events industry. Across recent episodes, topics span immersive design, sustainability, AV and streaming tech, staff training, delegated welfare, and crisis-ready planning for large-scale and hybrid events. Notable angles include hands-on training pathways for newcomers, the practicalities of inflatable structures and set design, and the growing emphasis on wellbeing and accessibility in event experiences. The format often pairs industry practitioners with venue teams and technology providers to unpack real-world challenges, case studies, and scalable approaches for brands and agencies. Listeners are likely to gain pra... more

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Recent guests on Event Industry News Podcast include:

1. Mark Hutchinson
2. Muhammad Younas
3. Ashleigh Cook
4. Melvin Benn
5. Ross Wheeler
6. Maria O'Dea
7. Nicola Betley
8. Rita Chandarana

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