Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast
Want to learn how to create exceptional B2B events that leave a lasting impression and deliver real results? Whether you’re tackling event planning, AV production, or the finer details of event management, we’ve got you covered.
Brought to you by Byrne Production Services, Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast dives into the world of B2B events with candid conversations and insights from top industry experts. From event trends and planning tips to behind-the-scenes stories, we’re here to answer your biggest questions and help you take your events to the next level.
Tune in for actionable advice, fresh perspectives, and a little inspiration to make your events unforgettable!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Truth About AV Monopolies: Do Event Planners Really Have a Choice? with Tim Lang, President of Proshow AV
Is your AV partner really your choice or your venue’s?
Event technology is no longer just background. It's the very fabric of how audiences experience events. In this episode of Production Value Matte…
The Evolution Of The Event Team: How To Thrive On Tighter Budgets in 2025 with Dr. David Burkus
How can event teams keep pace with AI, without losing the human connection audiences crave?
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by world-renowned leadership and t…
Fixing a $3.6 Trillion Industry: Why Event Pros Must Unite with Stacy Wyatt
Why does one of the world’s most powerful industries still struggle with fragmentation, burnout, and undervaluation?
In this powerful episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne sits down…
On Show Floor at CMEE: ROI vs. Regrets in Event Production
In this special on-site edition of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes the mic straight to the show floor at CMEE 2025 to ask one question: What’s truly valuable in event production an…
How to Build Ethical and Effective RFPs That Vendors Actually Want to Answer
Is your RFP helping you find the right partner—or just the best guesser?
In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the most misun…
The Collapse of Colbert: Can Your Event Survive the Attention Economy?
Colbert couldn’t survive the attention economy. Can your next event?
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show once pulled in millions of viewers. But recently, CBS canceled it after losing $40 million a year. Why?…
Empathy Will Elevate Your Event Strategy with Award-Winning Event Strategist Beth Lawrence
According to award-winning strategist Beth Lawrence, it’s not the format, it’s how people feel. In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne sits down with Beth Lawrence, an award-…
Why Your Event Fell Apart: The Meeting That Never Happened
In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes you backstage—before the lights, before the walk-on music, before the chaos. Drawing from two decades of production experien…
Who Speaks for the Events Industry? (And Why It’s Probably Not Associations) with Nick Borelli and Evan Babins
What does it really mean to be a professional in the events industry? And who gets to decide?
In this no-holds-barred panel, Matthew Byrne is joined by Nick Borelli and Evan Babins to dive into one o…
You Can’t Buy Culture: Why Brand Experiences Need to Be Earned with Brook Jay of All Terrain
Experiential marketing isn’t a line item. It’s a strategic driver of culture, commerce, and community. In this episode of Production Value Matters, Matthew Byrne sits down with Brook Jay, a pioneer i…
How to Protect Your Event’s Production Vision in 2025
Are rising costs forcing you to make tough calls on AV and production? Before you start slashing line items, listen to this.
In this solo AV Advisor Q&A edition of Production Value Matters, host Matth…
What Planners Get Wrong About Event Entertainment in 2025 with Patrick McGannon of PM GIGS Inc.
What’s the fastest way to kill a great show? Poor planning around entertainment.
You booked a killer band. But did you think about sound check? Rider updates? That mic for your CEO’s speech?
In this ep…
No Why? No Impact: Building Human-First Event Experiences with Alex Shebar of NYC Social Club
Is your event creating fans or just checking boxes?
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne welcomes Alex Shebar, founder of NYC Social Club and a seasoned strategist in commun…
Toxic Uncertainty: Inside the Event Industry’s Confidence Crisis
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Candace Davis and Nick Borelli for a panel discussion that gets to the root of what’s really threatening the events indust…
The New Rules of Stage Design: What Apple, Samsung, and Tesla Teach Us About Event Stages
What does your event stage really say about your brand?
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne dives into one of the most exciting shifts in business events today: the evolut…
Not All Leads Are Equal: The KPI You’re Missing with Francois Fournier from DTN
What if your best event ROI isn’t in the lead list, but in a breakfast conversation?
Event leaders today face an overwhelming challenge: prove event value, defend the budget, and deliver real business…
From WOW to ROI: How To Create Events That Mean Business with Isabelle Camp
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Isabelle Camp, Global Head of Events at Cohere, to break down what it really takes to design events that deliver measurabl…
How Technology Can Act as Your Event’s Concierge with eShow’s Akshar Patel
What if your event tech worked like a personal concierge? Akshar Patel of eShow joins Matthew to reveal how smarter tools …
Coca-Cola, Salesforce, and HubSpot: The AI Event Strategies Behind Their Big Event Wins
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne tackles a pressing question for marketing and event profes…
Tariff Turbulence: Have You Got Your Priorities Right For Upcoming Events?
Matthew sits down with Nicola Kastner, powerhouse CEO of the exclusive Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), to uncover what’s rea…