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Webcam Recommendations
Where would we be in 2021 without webcams? Along with video...
Goodbye to Fry’s
On February 24, Fry’s Electronics shared that they would be...
iPhone 12 Analysis
This week I’d like to liberate my thoughts about the iPhone 12....
Zoom Tips and Tricks
Two weeks ago, I posted a piece about Zoom and my love affair with the platform. This...
Zoom: The Chosen One
History When I was tapped on the shoulder to find the best video...
MB4 Productions Names Mark Decker as New Executive Director of Client Relations
MB4 Productions announces that Mark Decker has joined the leadership team as Executive Director, Client Relations. Mark's varied perspectives, having served in past roles as both event planner and service provider, will enhance MB4's mission to provide unparalleled...
Recent Events, Real Stories
David Stevens, Director of Global Events at Alation joined MB4 LIVE. He discussed his recent experiences attending live events in person. From Smart Meetings, to Connect, and even an International program in Mexico, Stevens shared his candid analysis on traveling and...
Where We Are Now: The Current State of Hospitality & Travel
Nicole Matthews, CSEP, Founder of The Henley Company, joined MB4 LIVE to talk about the state of the meetings and events industry. Our conversation covered current restrictions, new travel data, AB5, hospitality advocacy, the new look for live events, and more.
New Air Travel Research
Ready to fly or not, new research continues to surface about the safety of air travel in 2020. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has recently released research that demonstrates a low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission.
The Art of Resilience
Carrie Abernathy, CMP, CEM, CSEP, Lead Meeting Planner at Altria, joined MB4 LIVE to discuss the art of resilience. Abernathy shared her tips for leaning into uncomfortable situations, building new skills, working her network, and more. Need a morale boost, watch the...
The Culture of Creating Meaningful Events
Elizabeth Glau, CMP, Chief Executive Officer at Event Integrity, joined Liz Connors, Director of Sales and Marketing at MB4 Productions, to discuss how the focus on inclusion, sustainability, and mission creates transformational events. We discussed intentional...
Get Your Head in The Game: From Professional Athletes to Prominent Leaders, Learn How to Get Mentally Tough
In this episode we heard from two TEDx speakers, Debbie Vyskocil, President of Optimal Edge Performance, and athlete, coach, professor, author, journalist, Tyrell Heaton. This discussion focused on the importance of mental toughness and explored what the brain of a...
Tech Toys: MB4’s Top Favorite Tech Gadgets
Get to know some of the MB4 Productions team better on this episode of MB4 LIVE. Technical Director Abel Garay, Founder Bill Hetzel, Technical Manager Mason Haynie, as well as some other surprise guests, will talk about their favorite technologies, toys and trends.
Third Wave: How To Market and Sell in a Post-Pandemic Economy
On this episode of MB4 LIVE we talked with special guest, Shawna Suckow, CSP, CVP, CMP, and Founder of Shawna Suckow International. In a time when maximizing the sales moment is more important than ever, Shawna shared tips from her fifth book, Third Wave, How to...
Navigating Communications When you Can’t Be Face to Face
A candid conversation about navigating and adjusting communication styles when we can not be face-to-face. From observing preferences to adhering to unwritten professional codes, we will look at how to keep on the right track. Our guest, Catherine McKenna, CMP, CMM,...
Behind The Scenes with EPI: Celebrity & Luxury Events
Let's go behind the red curtain! In this episode, we chatted with Pawntra Shadab, CTA, VP of Events and Marketing at Elite Productions International about the lofty expectations, creative demands, and precise execution required for the implementation of stellar luxury...
Virtual Programs: From DIY to Sky High
On this episode of MB4 LIVE, we dove into a hot topic floating around on the web, virtual programs, to DIY, hire out, or choose an alternate route? Tim Albright, President at AVNation joined Bill Hetzel, Founder of MB4 Productions, and MB4 LIVE host, Liz Connors,...
The Future of Events and Thinking Big
Join host, Liz Connors, Director of Sales & Marketing at MB4 Productions and forward-thinkers Kim Arazi and Tahira Endean, CMP, DES, CED for a conversation about the exciting future of meetings and events. Kim and Tahira drew from the recently published book,...
Planners Panel: International Events & Etiquette
A planners panel where we discussed the best practices of planning international programs. Each of the panelists that joined us has expert experience from Singapore to São Paulo. We used the hour to tap their insights on executing expert global events. The...
Financial Tips in a Rollercoaster Market
Ready to meet your financial goals? Join us with special guest Linda Neuenburg, CPA, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Public Accountant with 20+ years’ experience. During the hour we discussed financial strategies, the current stock market, and smart money...
Are Hybrid Meetings The Future of Events?
Will hybrid meetings become the new normal for the meetings and events industry? Yes, our prediction for the reopening of live events includes many companies learning about and implementing hybrid meetings. A hybrid meeting is a tradeshow, conference,...
The Meeting & Events Industry Fights Back
A candid conversation with special guest Tracy Judge, MS, CMP, Founder at Soundings Connect. Together we looked at how the hospitality and event industry is fighting back against COVID-19 in 2020. We discussed HEFB-20 and how to get involved. We also highlighted other...
Stand Out with Social & Digital Strategies
Join us for a candid conversation with a very special guest Kim DelMonico, CEO and Founder, of BE Influence. Our multi-talented guest for this episode is a social influencer, marketer, author, lawyer, and entrepreneur. Within the episode, she shares expert strategies...
Virtual Meeting Best Practices
Tips and Tricks to Look and Sound Best on Any Virtual Meetings. COVID-19 has made us all change the way we meet. What used to be face-to-face in events is now all virtual meetings.
Best Practices to Ensure a Successful Online Experience!
This session of MB4 Live is a watch for those who would like to get a handle on how to make a virtual meeting look and feel like a professional event, and not just a spontaneous virtual meeting with friends online. We covered the key elements for a quality virtual...
Meetings & Events Happenings
Special guest, Amanda Fishburn - Account Director joined us to talk about current happenings in the event industry as COVID-19 began to hit the fan. We all know that the events have taken a massive hit, and with Amanda's 20 years experience dealing with industry ups...
Coronavirus Concerns, Don’t Cancel, Go Virtual
When face-to-face events are no longer a good choice, going virtual is a solid alternative. Our savviest clients are ready to adapt to this climate of concern over face-to-face meetings and pivot toward virtual learning.
Livestream Types and Definitions
Webcast, hybrid and multisite solutions all differ slightly to bring content to key audiences. In today’s modern world filled with technology, new solutions are coming out at an alarming pace. It can be hard to keep up with all the jargon, the expanse of features and...
Ask These Questions to Avoid Event Wireless Problems
Event Planners Should Ask These Seven Questions About Venue Wireless Before They Sign on The Dotted Line. As event technology nerds at MB4 Productions, we often field questions about venue wireless for our clients. While MB4 Productions is not an internet services...
Top Benefits of Live Stream for Events
Learn the Top Three Key Reasons to Live Stream Events. Many clients approach MB4 Productions with the question “Why live stream an event?” As live stream technology continues to pick-up in adoption, many event organizers find themselves curious about the technology...
Audience Response Systems in a Nutshell
An Overview of Audience Response Systems for Better Meetings. Though Audience Response Systems (ARS) and their range of uses differ, these systems essentially use wireless devices to transmit instant audience responses to questions, polls, surveys, quizzes, games and...
Tips to an Engaging Webinar
There is a true art to engaged webinars. Learn the key elements that go into a webinar that will entice any audience.
Three Reasons Event Planners Are Frustrated with In-House AV
Frustration with in-house audiovisual grows as audiovisual giants merge and competition decreases. What are the three major concerns facing event planners as they execute events?
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