Robert Priest-Heck

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Listening in divisive times Another reason to attend events—we get to practice our listening skills—because they offer more than just noise. bphconnect.com/listening-in-d…

Alright people. Official confirmation that events will explode. From the godfather of AI

Should event organizers provide curated connections? It’s a big ask. It’s a huge opportunity. bphconnect.com/the-big-ask/

It’s time to offer all exhibitors white-glove treatment. bphconnect.com/optimizing-the…

Instead of chasing a formula for which we will never have all the integers, it’s time to rethink how we demonstrate value. bphconnect.com/the-calculus-o…

We have the means to achieve escape velocity from the black hole of polarization, but we need more thrust. Business leaders can be that engine. bphconnect.com/escape-velocit…

Why should business leaders rush in where angels fear to tread? Because somebody has to stop the freefall into chaos. The Edelman Trust Barometer presents a clear mandate for business leaders to take the lead. bphconnect.com/escape-velocit…

As we’ve all experienced, in the age of increasing misinformation, trust is the ultimate currency. As marketers, we have an obligation to up our game, honor that trust, and deliver more of what they want. bphconnect.com/searching-the-…

Knowing the best way to do something for you is different than motivating someone else to find their own best way. We can provide a road map, but we need to be prepared to get out of the way. bphconnect.com/doing-whats-ri…

It’s not enough to have content that you know is relevant. It has to be served in such a tasty way that your audience will eagerly devour it and ask for more. bphconnect.com/a-community-of…

I am looking forward to whatever challenges and opportunities the new year brings. But for now, I plan to cherish the time spent with friends and loved ones. I wish you the same. bphconnect.com/the-only-list-…

You may have heard that I will be officially retiring at the end of June 2024. I plan to fully enjoy every minute I have at Freeman. I plan to connect with many of you in the intervening months. And I plan to keep learning from the best. bphconnect.com/still-learning/

One of the many opportunities @briancooley, senior technology editor at CNET, presented at our leadership conference in August is the emerging technology behind digital twins. It had me thinking… bphconnect.com/have-your-digi…

I love how tech innovations seem to open new windows of opportunity every day. But as always, it’s our job not just to open those windows, but to make sure that the view is inspirational. bphconnect.com/remember-slide…

Not every event can expect to inspire the kind of cosplay loyalty we see at Comic Con or Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but every one has (or should have) an essential purpose that brings people together. bphconnect.com/why-we-need-to…

In the events industry it is critical that we seize the opportunity to create playful learning opportunities. Not just because it’s more fun, but because we know it’s more effective. bphconnect.com/getting-seriou…

I don’t know what tech breakthrough will cause the next disruption. I welcome it. But I also plan to be more intentional about the simple human interactions that punctuate my day. bphconnect.com/resist-the-urg…

Stay focused on the needs of the person (or attendees) you most want to connect with. Sometimes you don’t need to promise a rose garden; offering a single rose will do. Intention and follow-through make the difference. bphconnect.com/good-news-behi…