Why Your Presenters’ Experience Matters: A Podcast with Cvent

The way people facilitate and execute great events are changing, especially when it comes to technology enhancements and innovation. On this episode, hosts Rachel Andrews, Paulina Guisti, and Alyssa Peltier are joined byPeter Gentile, VP of Sales from OVATION. Listen in as they discuss the future of event tech and production, how those two industries have collaborated and aligned even more, and why your presenters’ experience is just as important as your attendees’ experience.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Content and kindness are king
  • A virtual experience can exist in-person
  • Event automation is the future

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Things to listen for:

[01:10] Getting to know Peter

[04:46] People want patient, kind partners

[06:17] There’s a virtual component somewhere

[10:35] Event automation

[12:12] Hybrid will cost more; get comfortable with it

[15:17] Don’t try and replicate a live event virtually

[17:54] The presenter’s experience matters

[22:33] What OVATION presenter support looks like

[28:35] The days of stand alone solution partnerships are over

Salesforce, client of OVATION

The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), an incredibly valuable global peer network comprised of the leading young business leaders from around the world.

The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) annual meeting brings together leading young business leaders from around the world for an inspiring and engaging schedule of events that enable peer-to-peer eduction, networking, and professional development opportunities for YPO members.

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Salesforce, client of OVATION

Salesforce Achieves 100% Capture Success Rate at Dreamforce

As a long-time partner, Salesforce trusts OVATION to solve its biggest creative and production challenges.

Since 2015, Salesforce has worked with OVATION to create unforgettable experiences at their annual conference, Dreamforce.

This conference is very unique. It takes significant collaboration with countless vendors and agencies to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Even amongst the large number of partnerships, OVATION’s event production services still stand out.

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Insperity, client of OVATION Events in Nashville, TN and Dedham, MA

Outreach Makes Grand Return to Events with Unleash 2023

Fostering meaningful connections through event design at Outreach’s first post-pandemic, in-person user event.

Outreach’s Unleash 2023 marked a pivotal moment in the event landscape, and OVATION was at the forefront, ensuring its success. “Our primary goal was to use this experience to communicate and educate our customers about the expanded capabilities of Outreach throughout the entire sales cycle,” explained Christine McGovern, Director of Event Marketing at Outreach. “In essence, it was an opportunity to showcase the evolution of Outreach and demonstrate how our solutions can effectively support and enhance the entire sales process for our valued customers.”

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Insperity, client of OVATION Events in Nashville, TN and Dedham, MA

PTC’s LiveWorx Event Goes Virtual and Increases Attendance by 147%

PTC’s industry-leading event sees attendance skyrocket with the help of OVATION’s creative and production services.

PTC’s LiveWorx is the world’s definitive in-person event for industrial technology. At this biennial conference, PTC invites thousands of customers and partners to experience the latest in industry-leading technologies, keynote presentations, cutting-edge product demonstrations, and so much more.

PTC has partnered with OVATION for over 10 years to produce elevated live event experiences—from amazing stage designs to inspirational general sessions, powerful breakouts, and more.

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