Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
If you are organising an exhibition then you need to download our handy guide on the major factors that you need to consider before you book the exhibition venue. Click here to download the guide.
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
There is no foolproof plan to guarantee delegate registration. However, for Helen Brewer, there are many considerations that reduce the risk of limited or noΒ registrations. It seemed such a great subject to plan a conference around. Everyone gave...
Martin HIller | Dec 29, 2015
Every single event practitioner wants to ensure that their events are well attended. Terry Sutherland shares her top tips on how to ensure great eventΒ attendance. Whether youβre tasked with running an exclusive product launch or a high-profile...
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...
