Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
Photographers need to be able to get the shots that their client wants while still adding their personal touch, writes Theomien Viljoen. Event planners want photographers to capture candid or natural photographs that convey a mood. Long gone are...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
1Β EVENT BASICS Date, venue, time. 2Β AIM OF THE EVENT What does the client what to achieve. Are the photos delegate keepsakes or will they be used to market the event inΒ future? 3Β GUEST LIST From celebrities to CEOs, the photographer needs to...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
There are different types of gatherings that offer sponsorships at various levels with a wide range of benefits, writes Helen Brewer. Be it the annual associationβs conference, a public sector gathering initiative or a conference producerβs...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
From Excel to the printing of name tags, Terry Sutherland shares the worst advice she has heard about conference registration. Most event managers have their preferred way of doing things, and some practices make more sense than others. Iβve...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
Of the extraordinary multitude of acronyms within the MICE industry, perhaps the most misunderstood is the one describing the professional conference organiser (PCO), writes Helen Brewer. Those dreaded initials used so glibly by all and sundry,...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
John Fisher suggests there may be more than one way to present conference and meetings content. You know all about waste operatives (bin men) and talent managers (HR), now please welcome βmeeting architectsβ. But itβs not as daft as it sounds. A...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
Decor, if done correctly, sets the scene, creates the vibe and encourages social engagement. We asked the experts on how to get the right look that will leave a lasting impression onΒ guests. Whether it is a corporate function, fund-raising event,...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
When deciding on what dΓ©cor you want to use to realise your clientβs event, remember theΒ following: β’ Avoid abnormally large items, props and staging. They are expensive to transport and may pose problems when gaining access to the venue or fitting...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
1Β What do you want to achieve from theΒ event? 2Β What kind of event is required? Is it formal, a sit-down dinner or a cocktail? 3Β Is there a preliminary look in mind? 4Β Is there a preferred colour scheme? 5Β What are the brand guidelines and how...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
From boardroom meetings to gala dinners and international music concerts, audiovisual plays an integral part. Martin Hiller brings you all the info you need to create a masterpiece. Meetings and events are communication tools and therefore nothing...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
When doing your site inspections, the following questions will help you determine the best venue for your next event: β’ What mood do I want to create for myΒ event? β’ Is this an outdoor or indoorΒ event? β’ What type of entertainment am I going...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
Michael Collyer, CEO of TechRig Technical Solutions shares the most important elements that should be asked and shared with the AV supplier during briefing. PURPOSE The event name, theme/concept, aims andΒ objectives THE USUAL SUSPECTS Dates, times,...
