{"podcast":{"title":"Event Planner Confessions","slug":"event-planner-confessions-7037703","podcast_index_feed_id":7037703,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6316486/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions--6316486","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/30ad5d91de416053e0c27d66ba9526f3.jpg","author":"Cohera","episode_count":47,"summary":"Welcome to Event Planner Confessions, a Cohera podcast. Every week, we dive into the candid, unfiltered stories of event professionals navigating the vibrant world of event management. From behind-the-scenes wins to lessons learned the hard way, we explore how creativity, collaboration, and a little chaos come together to create unforgettable experiences. Hosted by the team at Cohera, we spotlight the people and passions that shape the industry, revealing what really goes on when the lights go up, the guests arrive, and the magic happens. Tune in for insights, laughter, and confessions that celebrate the power of human connection and how events truly have the ability to change the world, one story at a time. Disclaimer: These confessions and stories have been altered to ensure anonymity and protect the identities of the individuals or entities involved. Any identifying details have been modified. The purpose of sharing these stories is to foster learning, celebrate our profession, and honor our clients and partners across the hospitality industry.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T22:17:51.845344+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703"},"episode":{"title":"The Rise of Micro-Events: Is Smaller Better?","slug":"the-rise-of-micro-events-is-smaller-better","published_at":"2025-08-19T10:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/the-rise-of-micro-events-is-smaller-better","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-micro-events-is-smaller-better--67422210","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67422210/flaudio_ep_bb_3032_v4.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, co-hosts Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Samantha Monroe unpack the rise of micro-events and what this shift means for planners and clients alike. They explore why smaller gatherings are dominating the conversation, what clients are prioritizing now (hint: it’s not massive budgets), and the challenges that come with scaling down without compromising impact. Whether you’re rethinking your event strategy or selling the value of intimacy over size, this episode delivers real talk and actionable insight. 👀 Subscribe for new episodes featuring candid confessions, event planner tips, 📍 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & Micro Events Trend Welcome, dropped earrings, and the rising demand for micro events. Why smaller gatherings are becoming a big deal in event strategy. 00:51 - Defining Micro Events: What Makes Them Special? Exploring the true definition of micro events, typical group sizes (10–50 guests), personalization, and targeted networking opportunities. 02:10 - Hyper-Personalization for Event Experiences How smaller headcounts enable customized itineraries, demographic-driven design, and curated guest experiences. 03:10 - Creating Impactful Micro Events Real-world examples of brand activation, immersive activities, talkable wow moments, and branded giveaways at intimate gatherings. 04:22 - Targeting Niche Demographics & Industry Offshoots How industry leaders use micro events to reach exclusive groups—like C-level executives or women in finance—during larger conferences. 05:58 - Satellite & Concurrent Micro Events Strategies for integrating micro events alongside macro conferences for deeper engagement and actionable discussions. 07:41 - Personalization Tactics in Small Group Events Naming attendees, customized w…","meta_description":"In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, co-hosts Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Samantha Monroe unpack the rise of micro-events and what this shift…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1565,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/event-planner-confessions-7037703/episodes/the-rise-of-micro-events-is-smaller-better/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/the-rise-of-micro-events-is-smaller-better.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}