Event Yak
Putting the Yak on PAUSE for a bit, but wanted to take the time to say thanks, and to reflect on the 8-month Podcast and Pandemic Ride.
info_outline EY 24 KEEPING VIRTUAL REAL with Tiffany GreenEvent Yak
In this episode, we speak with Experiential Marketer and Events Producer, Tiffany Green and ask her what makes for a memorable experience, and how brands can leverage events to push their messages forward. Other topics include the art of Collaboration; what elements help to make virtual events more engaging; and what virtual events might look like once IRL events come back.
info_outline EY 23 CONTENT IS STILL KING with Kyle MorrisEvent Yak
Sometimes, the path that you choose puts you right where you’re meant to be. That seems to be the case with Kyle Morris. His past experience has positioned him uniquely to ford the current stream of virtual events. In this episode, we discuss having the guts to take the virtual leap very early in the COVID crisis, how content is STILL King, some common misconceptions about virtual events, key differentiators for success while using virtual platforms, and how pros w/in the industry must continue to evolve.
info_outline EY 22 RESILIENCE IN ACTION with Mike AugEvent Yak
Mike Aug is an amazing example of resiliency. As a Project Manager and a Production Manager, you have to be. In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 Compliance, and what film and event locations might look like in the coming months. We also discuss courses you can take to get certification as a COVID-19 Compliance Officer, and talk about who pays for your quarantine time, as well as the value and fun of re-inventing yourself in a niche business.
info_outline EY 21 ON PROPERTY with Sarah Thompson CMPEvent Yak
Hyatt Alum, Sarah Thompson takes time to talk with us in this episode about what guests should expect upon check-in, new positions evolving within the Hotel industry, creative new approaches to filling venues, the value CMP designation, and how working at Hyatt is a lot like having an extended family.
info_outline EY 20 PICTURE THIS with Adriana BoringEvent Yak
What’s the one thing every successful presentation should have? Find out in this week’s episode where I speak with Graphic Designer and Technical Guru Adriana Boring. We discuss the finer points of budgeting, the importance of the message and content, what skills and traits make for the “ideal graphic designer,” and hear the one piece of advice this seasoned graphics tech has for all presenters.
info_outline EY 19 HE'S A MAGIC MAN, MAMA with Mike DusebergEvent Yak
In this episode, I speak with Entertainer, Mike Duseberg about the importance of creating connections through shared experiences. We discuss the significance of entertainment as it relates to corporate events, in both Live/Live and Virtual/Live, how great entertainers are able to “not cross the line,” and the evolution of everyone’s home studios.
info_outline EY 18 YAK TALKS BACK with Terri WaltersEvent Yak
Event Yak Host, Terri Walters reflects on her 17-week live event-related podcast journey, including discussions about technical challenges and advancements, for both, herself, and the industry at large. She also shares what she’s learned about the people she’s interviewed, how she feels she has evolved personally and professionally, and what both she, and the people within the industry must do in order to soldier on and create the future of events.
info_outline EY 17 WALKING ON A CLOUD with Geoff ButlerEvent Yak
Working in the cloud and over the ether have always made me a little nervous as it relates to live production. But, Geoff Butler is creating a production world where that’s the new normal; and it works. In this episode, we talk about Cloud and Remote Production, the future of Sports and eSports, and what production peeps need to do in order to reinvent and move forward.
info_outline EY 16 MAKING BROADWAY'S MAGIC with Liza LuxenbergEvent Yak
Working on Broadway is a dream for a lot of folks. In this episode, I speak with someone who works there, Production Manager, Liza Luxenberg. We talk about Broadway’s close-knit family, and how that family is dealing with the effects of social distancing and COVID-19, and how might it re-start once we are able to. We also discuss the differences between Broadway and Tours, the role of the Production Manager, and how she, and the people at Aurora Productions, bring Broadway to life.
info_outlineAdapt or die seem to be the words of the day. Join Show Designer, Jeremy Thom and I as we discuss adaptability – on so many levels. We also talk about how the show business has evolved over the past couple of decades, where AR, VR and Gaming fit in, and how to help clients manage through the abstract into reality.
Jeremy Thom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-thom-bb54946/
Email: [email protected]
Jeremy Thom Designs
Website: http://www.jeremythomdesigns.com/
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: [email protected]
Event Yak
Website: https://www.eventyak.com/podcast
Facebook: @TheEventYak - https://www.facebook.com/TheEventYak/
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Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: [email protected]
Episode 14 By the Numbers:
00:00 | Terri Walters
Meet Jeremy Thom: Production Designer, Builder, Adapter.
04:10 | Jeremy Thom
From Rock n Roll to Industrial Theatre to Summer Stage, NYC – the evolutionary career of designing stages and events at the apex of the practical and theatrical.
12:00 | Terri Walters
How can we nudge clients into becoming more creative in their stage reveals?
17:43 | Terri Walters / Jeremy Thom
Keys to … Collaboration, Creativity, Adapting to the Production Team, and Assessing the Team Dynamic.
20:30| Jeremy Thom
On the ground – managing the logistics of building the bones.
26:25 | Jeremy Thom
Doing Rock ‘n Roll.
34:28 | Terri Walters
How do you see the set & design as a character during the show?
36:52 | Terri Walters / Jeremy Thom
Live vs. Virtual/AI/Gaming: What’s the future of reality? What experiences are you trying to achieve?
46:17 | Jeremy Thom
What the event world might look like coming out of COVID-19.