Event Marketer's Toolbox
Each episode, host Chris Dunn teams up with a leading event professional to explore the tools, tactics, and trends that drive real results.
Event Marketer’s Toolbox is the definitive playbook for corporate event professionals and trade show marketers.
From first-time marketers to seasoned planners, this show delivers practical solutions to make your events memorable and impactful.
Engage. Excel. Execute.
Episodes
60 episodes
EMT #60 with Dave Brown - 35 Years in Live Events: Lessons, Systems & Industry Evolution
What keeps someone passionate about live events after 35 years in the industry?In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox,
EMT #59 with Bethany Murphy - Events Are Not Marketing. They’re Business Investments.
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, host Chris Dunn sits down with
EMT #58 with Lee Ali - The Most Overlooked ROI Driver in Trade Shows: Your Booth Team
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with
EMT #57 with John Dubil - When the Medium Becomes the Message in Event Design
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with John Dubil, Chief Strategy Officer at Ice 9 Productions, for a deep, real conversation about what actually makes live e...
EMT #56 with David T. Stevens - Wellness as a Performance Driver in Events
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with
EMT #55 with Chris Dorn - Inside the Asia-Pacific Exhibit Market
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with
EMT #54 with Mark Johnson - From Rescue to Reinvention: The Next Chapter of ExhibitorLIVE
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with
EMT #53 with Stephanie Selesnick - Trade show trends you only see from the floor
Trade shows are evolving — not just in scale, but in structure, sponsorship models, attendee behavior, and global execution.In Episode 53 of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts C...
EMT #52 with Marc LeDuc - How great conferences are built from idea to impact
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with
EMT #51 with Jordan Walker and Hunter McKinley - How AI and Automation Are Changing Event ROI for Good
Season 2 is officially here — and EMT kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into AI, automation, and what “real ROI” can look like when you capture the conversations happening on the show floor.
EMT #50 with Chris Dunn, Dana Esposito and Brendon Hamlin - Reflecting on a year of big ideas, great guests and real event talk
Episode 50 marks the Season One finale of Event Marketer’s Toolbox. Hosts Chris Dunn, Brendon Hamlin
EMT #49 with Katie Wengenroth - The Art of Strategic Event Planning
In this episode, Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with Katie Wengenroth...
EMT #48 with Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin - Built to Be Remembered: Crafting Experiential Moments That Stick
Events are full of powerful moments — but only the teams who capture them intentionally turn those moments into long-term value.In this episode, Chris Dunn sits down with co-host and...
EMT #47 with Bill Watson - Navigating Labor Rules & Union Realities at U.S. Trade Shows
Episode 47 of Event Marketer’s Toolbox is a clear, practical breakdown of what it really takes to exhibit across the U.S. trade show landscape. Guest Bill Watson
EMT #46 with Craig Rapoza - Why shipping containers are changing the future of event design
How IPME Is Redefining Event Design Through Sustainable InnovationIn this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and
EMT #45 with Stephen Benedetti - Exhibiting Across Borders: What U.S. Marketers Can Learn from Europe
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with
EMT #44 with Anders Boulanger - Engage First: Bridging the Attention Gap in Events
On this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with speaker, author, and Engagify CEO,
EMT #43 with Matt Williams - Turning Trade Shows into Year-Round Relationship Engines
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with
EMT #42 with Bob McGlincy - The Invisible Industry: Why Trade Shows Still Matter
In this week’s episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with i...
EMT #41 with Rachel Weeks - The Power of Appreciation: Recognizing Teams That Drive Results
In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with
EMT #40 with MK Granados - Stop Buying Boring Sponsorships: Creating Experiences That Matter
In Episode 40 of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with
EMT #39 with Jim Obermeyer - Sustainability Standards: Shaping the Future of Live Events
The events industry is at a turning point—and sustainability is no longer optional.In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and co-host
EMT #38 with Emily Dilbeck - Backyard Party Thinking: Why Micro-Events Will Revolutionize B2B Events
This episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox dives deep into the art and science of micro events—those intentionally small, connection-focused gatherings that break through the noise of traditional B2B experiences. Guest