Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 17m
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Since Apr 2024
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Hi, I'm Clare Forestier, your guide to shaking up business events. Welcome to Not the Same as Last Year, where we ditch the predictable to focus on attendee-first experiences. Every week, we challenge the norm, offering tips to create events your attendees will love, alongside insights from event rebels. Ready to make your corporate events unforgettable? Join the movement. Let's transform audiences together!

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Making Events Neuro-Inclusive

Jul 27, 2025 28m Transcript

Most event organisers aren’t trying to exclude people. But when it comes to neurodivergent attendees, that’s exactly what’s happening – unless you're planning with inclusion in mind from the very…

Behind The Mic: Fixing On-Stage Roles

Jun 12, 2025 40m

Why do so many B2B panels fall flat? Why do keynote sessions sometimes miss the mark—despite having great speakers? And why is no one quite sure who’s in charge on stage?In this episode, Clare…

Rethinking Swag for Better Attendee Experience

Apr 28, 2025 10m

Swag isn’t the enemy — badly thought-out swag is. In this short but punchy episode, Clare Forestier asks event organisers to rethink their approach to giveaways. Instead of cluttering up attendees’…

Sponsor-Friendly AND Audience-First? It IS Possible

Mar 24, 2025 29m

In this episode of Not the Same as Last Year, Clare is joined by seasoned event sales and sponsorship expert Richard Morris, who’s been transforming how sponsors show up at events for over 25…

Gamification: Gimmick or Game-Changer for Events?

Mar 12, 2025 15m

Gamification at events, it’s everywhere. But does it actually work? Or is it just another buzzword slapped onto an event with no real impact? In this episode of Not The Same As Last Year, I break…

The Next Generation Event Goer: What They Really Want

Jan 19, 2025 13m

After an unplanned (and chaotic) two-month break, I’m back with episode 32 of Not the Same as Last Year! This one’s all about Next Generation Event Goers and the shifts they’re driving in the B2B…

Mastering Short Lead Times in Events

Nov 06, 2024 11m

In this episode of Not The Same As Last Year, Clare Forestier discusses one of the biggest challenges in event planning today: short lead times. Whether it’s due to budget constraints, economic…

Reinventing Event Sessions

Oct 28, 2024 11m

In Episode 29 of Not The Same As Last Year, Clare is on a mission to shake up predictable event formats. Sick of the rinse-and-repeat style that keeps sessions safe but stale? Clare introduces a…

The Power of Storytelling in Events

Oct 21, 2024 12m Transcript

In this episode of Not The Same As Last Year, we’re talking about the magic of storytelling and its crucial role in event design. Clare discusses how to use storytelling to create a cohesive,…

The Double-Edged Sword of FOMO

Oct 13, 2024 14m Transcript

Let's talk about FOMO — the Fear of Missing Out — and how it can quickly become dangerous at events if not handled with care. While FOMO can be a powerful marketing tool, if you lean too heavily on…

Rethinking Trade Shows for Real Connection

Oct 06, 2024 26m Transcript

In this episode of Not The Same As Last Year, I'm looking at the world of trade shows and exhibitions to explore why they so often miss the mark when it comes to genuine attendee engagement. Joining…

Attendee-Centric Content is RECORDED Content

Sep 29, 2024 12m

This episode of Not The Same As Last Year explains why repurposing event content is essential for making the most of your efforts. We’ll cover why the old excuses for not capturing and reusing…

Rocking The Emotion at B2B Events

Sep 22, 2024 11m

In this episode Clare investigates why certain experiences, like a rock concert, keep people coming back despite the challenges — and it’s all about emotion, community, and connection.Clare breaks…

Who's Not In The Room & How Do We Get Them There?

Sep 16, 2024 10m Transcript

In this episode of Not The Same As Last Year, emcee Clare Forestier takes a closer look at who might be missing from your events — and why it matters. Clare reveals the often overlooked audiences who…

Putting Wellness First with David T Stevens

Sep 12, 2024 31m Transcript

In this episode, we chat with David T Stevens, a seasoned event professional and six-time Fittest Male #EventProf, who has dedicated his career to integrating wellness into events. David shares his…

Putting Attendees First in Multigenerational Events

Sep 04, 2024 15m

In this episode, Clare Forestier discusses the impact of different generations on event planning and attendee experiences. She explores the breakdown of the five generations in the workplace and…

How Emcees Make Events Attendee-First

Aug 25, 2024 10m Transcript

In this episode of Not the Same As Last Year, we look into the pivotal role an emcee plays in transforming your event from just another gathering to a truly Attendee-First experience. Clare, an…

When Event Attendees Just Won't Engage

Aug 19, 2024 13m Transcript

In this episode of Not the Same As Last Year, Clare looks into one of the biggest challenges event planners face: getting attendees to engage, especially when they seem reluctant. Drawing from her…

When Shit Happens in Events

Aug 15, 2024 14m Transcript

In this candid episode of Not the Same as Last Year, Clare Forestier dives into the chaos that sometimes comes with running events and how to turn those moments into wins for your attendees. Drawing…

Brain-Friendly Events: Small Changes, Big Impact

Jul 31, 2024 28m Transcript

The conversation with host Clare Forestier and guest, Event Psychologist, Victoria Matey explores how to change the status quo in event planning by incorporating brain-friendly strategies. It…

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Not The Same As Last Year has published 37 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Not The Same As Last Year is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.

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