About 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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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 and what’s just a waste of time, money, or energy?
Event pros from across the industry share candid, rapid-fire takes on what they’d keep, what they’d cut, and what actually makes an event memorable. From collaboration mindsets and intentional stage design to overpriced coffee, pointless apps, and tired entertainment trends, nothing is off-limits.
What you’ll hear:
• The most valuable elements event pros won’t compromise on
• Budget-busting wastes they’d cut tomorrow
• Why connection beats décor every time
• The role of collaboration in modern events
• What’s next for creating meaningful attendee experiences
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/production-value-matters-the-business-event-podcast/id1711052345) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7dNxB6QNHBE4UKj9PX2N7w).
Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep (http://linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (http://www.productionvaluematters.com/)
Matthew Byrne is the Founder of Byrne Production Services and host of the Production Value Matters podcast. With over 20 years of experience in large-scale AV and event production, Matthew helps event leaders bring strategy, technology, and storytelling together to create unforgettable experiences.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.
Follow and Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (http://www.productionvaluematters.com/)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (www.productionvaluematters.com)
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/measuring-value-in-your-events-insights-from-jodi-collen/id1711052345?i=1000645984520)
Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educating-clients-and-managing-expectations-in-event/id1711052345?i=1000647207325)
The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-of-event-planning-and/id1711052345?i=1000652598607)
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12 Aug 2025
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 misunderstood—and misused—tools in event planning: the RFP. With decades of experience on the receiving end of these requests, Matthew unpacks why so many RFPs fall short and how to write ones that actually work. From budget transparency to submission ethics, this episode is a must-listen for anyone sending or responding to RFPs.
You’ll learn why withholding information doesn’t create leverage—it creates confusion—and how sharing your objectives and constraints sets the foundation for real, impactful collaboration. Matthew also outlines a simple, seven-part RFP structure that will help event professionals get better proposals, build better relationships, and ultimately deliver better events.
What You’ll Learn:
Why most RFPs are built for control, not collaboration
What to include in your RFP to get strategic responses
How to clearly define event objectives, audience, and technical needs
Why budget transparency saves time and money
What NOT to ask for in an RFP (like unpaid creative work)
How to avoid legal and ethical RFP pitfalls
A practical 7-section template for your next RFP
Why events aren’t commodities—and your RFP shouldn’t treat them like one
Matthew Byrne is the Founder of Byrne Production Services and host of the Production Value Matters podcast. With over 20 years of experience in large-scale AV and event production, Matthew helps event leaders bring strategy, technology, and storytelling together to create unforgettable experiences.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.
Download our FREE RFP Template Here! (https://resources.byrneproductionservices.com/rfptemplate)
Follow and Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (http://www.productionvaluematters.com)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (www.productionvaluematters.com)
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/measuring-value-in-your-events-insights-from-jodi-collen/id1711052345?i=1000645984520)
Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educating-clients-and-managing-expectations-in-event/id1711052345?i=1000647207325)
The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-of-event-planning-and/id1711052345?i=1000652598607)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
5 Aug 2025
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? Not because the content was bad, but because the format no longer fit how people consume content today. In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne explains why this isn’t just a broadcast TV problem, it’s a wake-up call for anyone producing business events.
Matthew unpacks how the same outdated model that led to Colbert’s decline is still being used in boardrooms and ballrooms—and why that has to change. He introduces the concept of the attention economy, where audience engagement is more valuable (and more fragile) than ever. You’ll learn how to modernize your event strategy to meet today’s viewing habits and expectations, using flexible, data-driven formats like virtual, hybrid, and micro events.
Whether you're producing a global summit or a private roundtable, this episode is your guide to creating events that are leaner, more engaging, and built for today’s reality.
What you’ll learn:
How the cancellation of Colbert’s show mirrors the struggles of traditional event formats
What the “attention economy” is and why it’s disrupting live events
The ROI benefits of virtual, hybrid, and micro events
How to reallocate production budgets to what actually drives value
The importance of data-rich virtual experiences for lead scoring and follow-up
Why hybrid isn’t a fallback—it’s a flexible powerhouse
How micro events deliver deeper connections and stronger engagement
Why event strategy must evolve or risk becoming irrelevant
Matthew Byrne is the Founder of Byrne Production Services and host of the Production Value Matters podcast. With over 20 years of experience in large-scale AV and event production, Matthew helps event leaders bring strategy, technology, and storytelling together to create unforgettable experiences.
Click here to download the report: Rethinking Event Strategy In A New Attention Economy (https://resources.byrneproductionservices.com/bigeventsbigshift)
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.
Follow and Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (http://www.productionvaluematters.com)
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com (www.productionvaluematters.com)
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/measuring-value-in-your-events-insights-from-jodi-collen/id1711052345?i=1000645984520)
Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educating-clients-and-managing-expectations-in-event/id1711052345?i=1000647207325)
The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-of-event-planning-and/id1711052345?i=1000652598607)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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