Not The Same As Last Year

May 26 2024

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Hi, I'm Clare Forestier, your guide to shaking up business events. Welcome to Not the Same as Last Year, where we ditch the predictable to focus on attendee-first experiences. Every week, we challenge the norm, offering tips to create events your attendees will love, alongside insights from event rebels. Ready to make your corporate events unforgettable? Join the movement. Let's transform audiences together!

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Event Speakers: From One Way Lecturers to Engaging Facilitators

May 26 2024 15 mins

In this episode, we discuss how to help event speakers become more engaging and interactive. I emphasise the importance of pre-event meetings with speakers to align goals and expectations, as well as to understand their expertise and presentation preferences. I highlight the need for event organisers to clearly communicate their vision and goals to speakers and provide resources an

FOMO to Freedom, Is Hybrid the Attendee-First Solution?

May 19 2024 12 mins

This episode discusses the benefits of hybrid events and how they prioritise the attendee experience. Clare explains that hybrid events combine the best of both worlds, in-person and virtual, to create a truly inclusive and engaging experience. she emphasizes the importance of offering options to attendees, as they have more choices than ever before. Hybrid events allow for a wider

Let Your Event Attendee Take The Wheel

May 12 2024 11 mins

In this episode I look at ways to transform attendees from passive spectators to active contributors. Discover how letting attendees shape the agenda through session submissions, voting, and 'unconference' sessions can create a more dynamic and engaging event experience.I suggest various ways to empower attendees, such as gathering feedback, co-creating content, offering flexible s

Building Engaging Events and Communities with Liz Lathan

May 05 2024 29 mins

A big part of making an event successful is building a community. You can do this before, during, or after an event. Giving attendees the opportunity to be part of one can make them feel connected and valued. My guest today has a background in creating engaging events. Liz Lathan is the co-founder of The Community Factory, a group that helps people build and run communities. A

The Human Ticket: Events Where Every Attendee Counts

May 02 2024 13 mins

In episode 4 we talk about the human experience at events and the need for better event design.We also touch on the topic of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) in events and how it is often treated as a tick-box exercise and emphasise the importance of creating inclusive events that prioritise the human element. TAKEAWAYS* Events should prioritise the needs and preferences of

The Power of a Clear Objective

Apr 30 2024 10 mins

In this episode, Clare Forestier discusses the importance of having a clear objective for successful events. She highlights how unclear objectives can lead to events falling flat and the needs of attendees not being prioritised. Clare emphasises the need for a clear objective to guide every decision made during event planning. She suggests that a clear objective benefits event plan

The Supplier Hive Mind Advantage

Apr 28 2024 14 mins

In this episode, Clare Forestier discusses the importance of securing wider event team buy-in for the attendee-first concept. She emphasises the need to involve suppliers, speakers, and the emcee early in the event planning process to create a truly attendee-first event. Clare shares a story about a client who had to make expensive decision, highlighting the importance of tapping i

The Attendee-First Revolution:Future Proofed Events

Apr 28 2024 15 mins

Welcome to episode one of Not The Same As Last Year! I’m Clare Forestier, a professional business host, media trainer, and presentation coach. I’ve been an event host for years now, covering webinars, trade shows, conferences, engagement dinner parties, in-person association meetings, and much more. I’m here to share some of the valuable lessons I’ve learned along the

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Apr 23 2024 1 mins

Hi, I'm Clare Forestier, your guide to shaking up business events. Welcome to Not the Same as Last Year, where we ditch the predictable to focus on attendee-first experiences. Every week, we challenge the norm, offering tips to create events your attendees will love, alongside insights from event rebels. Ready to make your corporate events unforgettable? Join th