SparkPlug Video Blog
About this original series
SparkPlug is a monthly video blog for conference planners and event managers. Whether you are in charge of a single event for your company each year or put on a conference each week, SparkPlug aims to help you with best practices, tips and tricks, things to watch out for, and advice from industry experts.Monthly topics range from online registration to venue selection to what to do after the conference is over. In addition, SparkPlug welcomes topic suggestions and aims to give answers to the questions viewers provide. For more information, e-mail us at sparkplug@sparksight.com.
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# Episodes
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Rating
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Episodes of SparkPlug Video Blog
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The Power of 7 - SparkPlug Episode 206
Building a successful event or creative agency requires many things - most of all, it takes patience. How should you look at your business to achieve the greatest potential of success? Enter The Power of Seven. In this episode, Chris Justice and David Favor discuss key principles for developing a successful creative business. The session outlined seven core ideals that are needed to grow your entrepreneurial skills and your business organically. The session provided factual and actionable info...
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Release date
Sep 2, 2010
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Runtime
14:23
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Episode 205: Designing for Events
One of the most visible aspects of any event is the printed collateral that showcases your brand. From signage to handouts to swag, you want your attendees to be inundated, even overwhelmed, by the dazzling eye-candy of your event’s design elements. Sharon Bistline, Creative Director at Sparksight, knows the ins and outs of planning, produing and implementing the visual representations of your brand thanks to her experience creating print and web assets for corporate events. Here are Sharon’s ...
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Release date
Jul 30, 2010
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Runtime
05:21
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Producing with Producers - SparkPlug Ep.203
Successful events require teams of many very talented people. Often, you will not be the only person in the team wearing the producer cap. What do you do when there are so many cooks in the kitchen? In this episode, Chris Justice covers ten tips in five minutes on producing events with multiple producers. Sometimes you'll need to step up to the plate, and other times you'll choose to remain just a cog in the event machine. Whether its avoiding egos or rampaging bears, Chris's tips will help yo...
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Release date
Apr 30, 2010
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Runtime
05:25
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How Not to Shoot a Video Blog - SparkPlug Ep.202
These days it seems that everyone is doing a video blog. While we at Sparksight encourage the use of web video to educate and entertain, we feel it is our duty to make this warning: It's not always easy!In this episode, the Sparksight team demonstrates some of the most challenging components of shooting a video blog. Whether your first or your fiftieth video, if you produce content, this episode is for you! Visit Sparksight.tv for more episodes!
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Release date
Apr 1, 2010
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Runtime
07:07
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Ten Tips for Negotiating Hotel Contracts - Spark...
Hotels are a vital part of the conference and event industry, but when it comes down to signing on the dotted line, they aren't always looking out for your best interests. When you're ready to sign the contract with your venue, do you know what to look out for?Katie McKown, Production Manager at Sparksight, goes over ten tips in five minutes on how to negotiate your venue contract. Although she's not a lawyer, Katie's background in the hotel industry means she knows the contract tricks and got...
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Release date
Mar 3, 2010
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Runtime
04:42
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Southwest Showcase - SparkPlug Episode 110
As event managers and conference planners kick into high gear on 2010 events, they need to be thinking of ways to extend their reach and make new connections.Sparksight CEO Chris Justice talks with Beth Brooks of TSAE and Stephen Nold of Trade Show Week about why the Southwest Showcase conference and trade show is the perfect event for anyone in the industry. From educational sessions to an exciting trade show floor, the one day event promises to be a one-stop-shop for connections, learning, a...
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Release date
Feb 1, 2010
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Runtime
05:02
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Episode 109 - 2010 Technologies to Watch in the ...
2010 is finally here and with it comes new opportunities to wow your audience with an array of cool technologies. While many of the technologies we think you should be looking out for have been around for a while, we feel that 2010 is going to be the breakout year for some of them and will raise the standard for getting your message out to your audience. In this episode, Kelly Shores, President of Sparksight talks about 10 cool technologies to watch for at events this year. Happy New Year and ...
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Release date
Jan 5, 2010
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Runtime
06:21
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2009 Holiday Wish List - SparkPlug Ep.108
The holidays are fast approaching, which means you need to start coming up with a list of all of the fancy event-related tools and gadgets that you're going to need for the coming year. In this very special holiday episode of SparkPlug, the Sparksight staff points out what they think should be on every event manager and conference planner's 2009 Holiday Wish List. Download a PDF of the wish list and watch more episodes at Sparksight.tv.
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Release date
Dec 1, 2009
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Runtime
05:44
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Sparkplug Episode 107 - 13 Scary Event Mistakes ...
Event planners and producers are detail focused people.
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Release date
Oct 31, 2009
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Runtime
06:47
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Shooting Video Abroad (UK Edition!) - SparkPlug ...
If you have the chance to shoot video outside of your home country, embrace the opportunity to explore a new place, but watch out for the pitfalls that come with working in unfamiliar territory. In this episode, Andrew King and Kelly Shores from Sparksight deliver real-world tips, tricks and examples of things to do to make your video shoot “across the pond” simpler, smoother and more enjoyable. Shot in front of Windsor Castle, outside of London, England, this episode draws upon experiences in...
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Release date
Oct 1, 2009
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Runtime
11:55
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