Stagestruck & the art of audience experience

By Paul Finch, Managing Director, Stagestruck As we celebrate 40 years at Stagestruck, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve been on. While much has changed, one thing has remained constant: our unwavering focus on the audience. From the very start, we ask: Who are they? What matters to them? How […]
Join Aon, Charlotte Tilbury, Salesforce and Lego at the Event Organisers Summit

Have you secured your spot to the Event Organisers Summit? This is a must-attend event for key events professionals to meet with leading solution providers, and there are limited delegate places remaining. Taking place on the 16th & 17th October, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow, this free event provides an opportunity for you to source the solutions you need for your […]
Research reveals event manager pet hates when it comes to booking incentives

Hidden terms and conditions and unclear additional fees top a list of frustrations event buyers have when considering venue offers and incentives, according to research. Venues failing to tailor offers and incentives, and who provide limited availability when they promote offers are also likely to frustrate event buyers, research by The Delegate Wranglers and CUSTARD has revealed. The results of a […]
GIFTING & MERCH MONTH: Understanding your objectives to maximise ROI

Gifting and promotional merchandise can significantly enhance the impact and memorability of corporate events. For UK event managers, selecting the right suppliers is essential to ensure successful outcomes. Here are the key considerations among delegates at the Event Organisers Summit… Understanding Your Event’s Objectives Key Considerations for Supplier Selection Common Mistakes to Avoid Top Tips for Successful Gifting […]
Events & Hospitality professionals over-index on stress across UK workforce

Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, with those working in events & hospitality leading the way with an average of 15.6 days spent feeling stressed a month. Over two-thirds (70%) of the 1,238 employed adults surveyed by HR software provider Ciphr, identified at least […]
If you’re a Event Catering specialist we want to hear from you!

Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in October we’ll be focussing on Catering. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help events industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Event Catering and would like […]
Last chance to join Crowne Plaza, LGH Hotels, Whitbread and more at the Tech in Hospitality Summit

We only have a handful of free delegate place available for the Tech in Hospitality Summit. This is a must-attend event for key hospitality technology buyers, and leading solution providers. Taking place on the 26th September at the Hilton, London Canary Wharf, this free event provides an opportunity for you to source the solutions you need for your upcoming projects, via a series of […]
GIFTING & MERCH MONTH: Increase event engagement with a marketing-led strategy

Gifting and promotional merchandise can be powerful tools for corporate event organisers to increase attendee engagement, strengthen brand loyalty, and drive future business. Here are some effective strategies, as successfully deployed by delegates attending the Event Organisers Summit… 1. Align Gifts with Event Themes and Objectives: 2. Personalise Gifts: 3. Utilise Gifting as a Marketing Tool: 4. Consider the Practicality and Value […]
EICC publishes 10-year carbon emissions record

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has disclosed its carbon emissions record for the last decade in its inaugural Impact Report, revealing a 60 percent reduction in carbon emissions Scope 1 and 2 since 2013, a 41 percent reduction in both electricity and waste production, and a 46 percent reduction in water usage. Event Impact […]
REVEALED: 2024/25’s most in-demand Hospitlity Tech

Artificial Intelligence, In-Room Entertainment and Revenue Management Software top the list of hospitality technologies the UK’s venues and events professionals are sourcing for their 2024/25 projects, according to our exclusive research. The buying trends have been revealed ahead of the upcoming Hospitality In Tech Summit, which takes place on September 26th at the Hilton London […]