How to Pick a Conference Destination
One of the most common things I hear from people who don’t work in events is “Wow – it must be so cool getting to travel so much for work”! My...
The four steps to a fabulous franchisee conference
Organising a conference can be one of the most difficult jobs in a franchisor’s head office. At first glance, it can seem like a daunting, overwhelming and perhaps even unachievable feat....
How will Content Production change in 2017?
Prediction: The year video production goes full circle We can all agree 2016 was a big year of change. We all at one point questioned our faith in humanity and the...
The secret to creating a visually immersive experience at your next event
The event industry is continually looking to reinvent immersive experiences that increase guest engagement, brand connection and absorption. So, what is the secret to creating the high-end visually immersive experience you...
Experiencing the latest and greatest of New Zealand for Meetings 2017
Recently, I attended the Meetings 2017 hosted by Conference & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) in Auckland. I was lucky enough to meet with the industry’s best and learn about the latest...
Want to know what’s trendy? Trends are of course!
Trends define the era we live in – fast moving and constantly evolving. Australia’s event industry observes trends across every sector, balancing on an axis of changing food, interior design and...
The power of facilitation when reimagining events
Business events are about what you learn, what you experience and who you meet. But all too often the content is delivered via PowerPoint, and the experience passive and somewhat repetitive....
How to Hit Reset for the New Year
With a few weeks left of 2019, I thought I would focus this article on hitting reset and preparing yourself for the New Year! Many people I speak to are all...
How to…….Start Planning your Christmas Party
That time of year is upon us where we start talking about how fast time has gone and ending our conversations with “Let’s catch up before Christmas”! If you’re the person...
How to…….Fit It All In
I often get asked “How do you fit it all in?” To give you context, I manage the team at International Productions and we deliver about 70 projects a year –...
How to Write a Budget
Budgeting is one of the elements of event management that can cause angst and frustration – it doesn’t matter how big or small your budget is. It is all relative –...
How to Create a Conference Agenda
This seems like a simple task but I have a few tips when setting your conference agenda that can save heartache and scheduling issues: 1/ Schedule your breaks Your delegates need...
How to – Brief an Event Agency
As an agency, we get the privilege to work with a wide range of clients across many different event types. Over the years, I have seen the relationship between agency and...
How to – Awards Nights
Awards nights – people dread them – mostly because some of the key opportunities to engage the audience are generally missed. Venue choice is more than capacity. Obviously, you need a...
It’s Time to Give Event Content Back its Crown
In 1996, Bill Gates published an article titled, “Content is King” – a phrase now so ingrained into our lives and into the event and meeting planning process that many are...