Inside: EVMC 2025

BONUS EPISODE – Peace up ✌️ A-Town down 🅰️ – the 2025 Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) is just around the corner and we have everything you need to know as you pack and prepare for this year’s SOLD OUT conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosts Paul and Dave are joined by a trio of guests which help craft this podcast version of a KBYG: Kim Allen (EVMC President, Director of Arena Marketing at Golden 1 Center), Roberta Wright (Gigi Award Winner & EVMC Hall of Famer, Former Director of Marketing at Cross Insurance Arena), and Meredith Chapple (EVMC Planning Committee, Marketing Coordinator at Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE). Each guest talks about their experience and history with the conference as we dive into important advice and tips for getting the most out of your experience. Hear about the agenda, networking opportunities, evening events, and places to visit while in Atlanta. We go over advice on what to pack, transportation around town, and the conference layout. Whether this is your first time attending, you’re a seasoned vet, or you’ve never been and are wondering what the conference is – we’ve got you covered!Coming to the conference? 🎙️ Be sure to attend our fourth annual Adventures In Venueland LIVE episode where we’ll be interviewing J Carter, Founder & Managing Partner of ONE Musicfest. Come say hello, meet our team, and grab a free AIV sticker to slap on your water bottle! We’ll see you in ATL!Event & Venue Marketing Conference: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X/Twitter ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.