Heather Hook | Jan 5, 2016
Crack The Code and Badgeville encourage attendees to visit as many exhibition stands and attend as many breakaway sessions as possible to gain points and claim prizes. However, if your goal is to increase interaction between attendees and...
Heather Hook | Jan 5, 2016
Looking to spice up your events a smidge? Something different and encouraging delegate participation and involvement, getting people talking and your event trending on social media? Gamification basically takes the competitive nature and form of...
Heather Hook | Jan 5, 2016
Be particular about the staff you hire. They need to be motivated and enthusiastic, and not driven solely by the fact that they will be receiving money at the end of the day. They should get a kick out of the events industry, or from being able to...
Heather Hook | Jan 5, 2016
How do you know what to pay those who work for you – and not to mention yourself? A good rule of thumb is to check out what the greater industry pays. I pay my temporary staff quite well, as I train them to have event-specific skills. I train all...
Heather Hook | Jan 3, 2016
Finding the right audiovisual partner is crucial to the success of any event. Julian Cohen shares how he made every child’s dream come true by bringing the Gruffalo to life. For Julian Cohen, owner of Avstage , challenges are viewed as...
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
Most event planners are in their thirties. Most successful incentive participants are in their 50s. Most event programmes are written for 18-year-old attendees, it would appear. John Fisher wonders whatever happened to thinking about the...
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
John Fisher explains how to choose a suitable incentive travel destination. In Max Cuff’s now legendary definition of incentive travel, the product hinges on an exceptional travel-related experience. The trouble is one man’s Monte Carlo can be...
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
Decor transforms a space and allows you to showcase your company or capture your theme to the fullest, showcasing each nuance in a fresh, interesting way. Download our 10 must-use decor trends today.
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
1 WHAT TYPE OF EVENT ARE YOU PLANNING? Is it a classical recital or a rock concert? Both events require similar infrastructure, but the intensity of the input varies greatly. You will not necessarily need the same crowd control infrastructure at a...
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
Gone are the days when a warm body was enough to be a part of a venue inspection. A professionally managed MICE venue wishes to grow and prosper through a well-planned series of site inspections, explains Helen Brewer. To have a successful site...
Martin HIller | Dec 31, 2015
Choosing a catering company can be a difficult decision, as you need to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements and still make sure that the food is both delicious and presentable. Catering is probably the single most important aspect of your...
Martin HIller | Dec 30, 2015
For Danie Greyling, the success of your event greatly depends on your ability to effectively engage your audience. The goal of every event planner is to put on the best event possible – and the most important measure of that success is the attendee...
