September 2025 is Corporate Gifts & Promotional Merchandise Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!

Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in September we’ll be focussing onCorporate Gifts & Promotional Merchandise solutions. 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’re a Corporate Gifts […]
EVENT MANAGEMENT MONTH: Choosing the right 360° event management partner for your projects

With so many vendors promising end-to-end event management solutions, selecting the right partner can be overwhelming. For corporate events profs, choosing a 360° platform is about finding a long-term partner that aligns with your organisation’s complexity, growth goals, and compliance needs… First, evaluate integration capabilities. Your chosen platform must connect with existing CRM, marketing automation, […]
Join Wagamama, Hilton, Virgin and more at the Tech In Hospitality Summit

Join a select group of industry peers at the Tech in Hospitality Summit – a free event designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and support your upcoming projects. 25th September – Hilton London Canary Wharf Our attending suppliers can help you in many areas, such as: AIEmployee Engagement Loyalty ProgrammesCustomer Communication SystemsCustomer ExperienceEPOSFM & Technology Staffing / Rota […]
2025 miaList shortlist recognises excellence across 15 categories

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 miaList, across a record 15 categories in recognition of excellence across our thriving business meeting and events sector. Shonali Devereaux, chief executive of the MIA, said: “This year’s entries for the miaList have set an outstanding benchmark, not only in quality but in the breadth of […]
Hospitality Calendar: Five unmissable events to supercharge your August

Summer is here and the topsy-turvy weather hasn’t quenched our enthusiasm to get out and socialise, whether it’s over a restaurant dinner, a pint at the pub or a weekend staycation in one of the UK’s many tourist destinations. With August – perhaps the most exciting month of the year – looming, there are plenty […]
Online Reimagined: The Power of GSXR and Virtual Events

Why haven’t online events had the same impact as live ones? At Branchout Productions, we believe it’s because most virtual experiences don’t fully engage audiences. They feel like an add-on — not an experience. That’s why we created GSXR, our proprietary online event production solution. GSXR is built for engagement and retention turning remote attendees into active […]
EVENT MANAGEMENT MONTH: Scaling events with confidence using 360 degree solutions

As corporate events evolve in both scale and sophistication, many event professionals are turning to 360° event management platforms to ensure execution, especially across global markets. These integrated solutions offer not just logistical efficiency, but also the confidence that events meet regional compliance requirements while delivering consistent, high-quality experiences worldwide… One of the key drivers […]
The Challenges Event Professionals are Facing Right Now

By Bruce Rose, Head of Strategy at Live Group Your event problems. Solved – live. The Event Clinic is a monthly session dedicated to bringing event professionals together to share, vent, and get practical, bespoke advice from subject experts Event planning today is full of complex hurdles, and they’re often completely unprecedented. After working with hundreds of […]
AV & PRODUCTION MONTH: Leveraging AI for smarter staging, lighting and content delivery

As our events industry embraces a new era of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have the potential to redefine how live experiences are delivered, controlled, and customised. Organisers are no longer just planning logistics, they’re often orchestrating highly intelligent environments that can respond in real time to audience behaviour, technical demands, and creative […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Transform smaller events with expert AV

When it comes to smaller, exclusive events, flawless AV is the difference between simply good and truly exceptional. At Branchout Productions, immersive, large-scale experiences are what we’re known for — but we equally thrive on intimate gatherings where every detail matters. From VIP launches to internal conferences of under 100 guests, we bring technical precision, creative […]