Corporate Gifting Programmes: How to deliver merchandise that makes an impact
Choosing the right corporate gift or promotional merchandise is only part of the challenge. As explored in our earlier Corporate Gifting & Promotional Merchandise: What Event Organisers Should Compare buyer’s guide, product quality, relevance, sustainability and supplier capabilities all matter when selecting merchandise. But once the products have been chosen, another question emerges: How do you turn […]
Planning your 2027 events? Meet the suppliers who can help
Join us at the Event.Tech Summit – a free industry event designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and support your upcoming projects. Thursday 28th January 2027 – Hilton London Canary Wharf Our attending suppliers can help you in many areas, such as: Audience Participation / Polling / Q&A’s AI Matchmaking and Personalisation AppsAR/VRAudio VisualCRM / Email […]
October 2026 is Catering Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
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’re a Catering specialist and would like to […]
CHS Manchester unveils exhibitor line-up ahead of inaugural show
CHS Manchester has revealed the exhibitor line-up for its inaugural event, bringing together major hotel groups, venues, destinations and specialist suppliers for event organisers looking to source partners and develop future events. Taking place at Manchester’s AO Arena on 30 September, the show comes as organisers continue to balance tighter budgets with changing delegate expectations […]
Two-thirds of UK guests want to explore venues digitally before booking
Digital venue exploration is becoming an increasingly important part of the booking journey, with new research finding that 66% of UK consumers use online tools to explore hospitality venues before deciding whether to visit or spend money. The study, commissioned by immersive technology specialist Apollo3D, suggests 3D virtual tours, interactive mapping and other immersive content […]
Corporate Gifting & Promotional Merchandise: What event organisers should compare
Corporate gifts and promotional merchandise can play very different roles within an event. A useful branded item handed out at a conference can extend the life of the event beyond the venue. A carefully chosen client gift can reinforce an important relationship. Premium food, drink or experience-based gifts can provide a more personal way to […]
Meetings Industry Association appoints Jessica Southworth as vice chair
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Jessica Southworth, cluster sales and marketing director at Hotel Football and Stock Exchange Hotel, as its new vice chair. Southworth, who joined the MIA board in February 2024, brings more than two decades of hospitality and commercial experience to the position and will help shape the association’s strategic […]
Event Incident Management Software: Coordinating security and safety response
At a busy event, an incident rarely affects just one team. A security concern at an entrance may require input from venue operations. A medical emergency may need security teams to create access for responders. A crowd-management issue may require coordination between stewards, production teams and event control. When information is being passed between radios, […]
September 2026 is Corporate Gifts & Promotional Merchandise Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
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 on Corporate Gifts & Promotional Merchandise. 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 […]
Five reasons your next conference should be in a cinema
For years, conferences have been synonymous with hotel ballrooms and exhibition centres. While these venues certainly have their place, more businesses are discovering that cinemas offer a more engaging, memorable and effective setting for corporate events. From immersive presentation technology to built-in comfort, cinemas provide a conference experience that’s designed to keep audiences focused from […]