Marketing Event articles from April 2009

Marketing Event archives from April 2009

Editor's letter.
April 8, 2009... After five years of working at Haymarket I finally have a window seat, albeit one with a nasty crack in it, and the warming sun on the back of my neck set me thinking. It was only six months ago that I opened my window fully to the world...

This month's go-to events.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... - London book fair The London Book Fair, organised by Reed Exhibitions, takes place from 20-22 April at Earls Court. It is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film...

Friends of the earth.(Curb's branding)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Branding doesn't get much greener than Curb's Logrow unit. The agency, which offers bespoke media solutions made solely from natural earth elements, will use high-quality grass, shrubs, wood or natural stone to re-create a brand's logo or...

Forward-thinking.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Spring is in the air, and Eve Trakway has launched two products to make outdoor events run smoothly. The Trakmat is an easy-to-install product designed to provide access for rubber-wheeled vehicles of up to 30 tonnes, and the I-Trac is a...

Creature comforts.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Lanyards are essential at outdoor events, so don't send your guests out into the wilderness unprepared. Identilam's lanyards incorporate a USB stick, phone pouch or luggage strap, so people don't need to leave the modern world too far behind....

For all tastes.
April 8, 2009... Variety is the name of the game when it comes to Twangling Jacks's vaudeville show. The weird and wonderful acts include magicians, contortionists, ventriloquists, comedians, musicians and singers, or even a spot of burlesque if it takes your...

Mix business with pleasure.(Bamboo London's new cocktail menu)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... As April showers drift away to reveal sunshine, guests will want to sample Bamboo London's new spring cocktail menu. Healthy options include the vitamin-packed Regeneration, while Mayan Sun features tequila, agave syrup, pink grapefruit and...

Songs of praise.(Sternberg Clarke's jazz songs available for corporate events)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Here's an opportunity for organisers to book some genuine star quality. Sternberg Clarke's latest act is Gena West, described as a soulful R&B, jazz and gospel singer. As well as boasting a UK hit with her single Joy, she has sung for The Queen...

Within reach.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Arcstream AV's Multi-Touch system provides a glimpse of a hi-tech world, reacting to guests touching a screen so they can manipulate images and video to bring an event to life. A PC with application software controls the specially designed...

Mobile Technik.(eco-friendly temporary building launched)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Mobile Technik has launched another eco-friendly temporary building, the Event Box. The climate-controlled building is modular, and a standard 65sqm room can be set up in two days by a three-man crew. The floor, larch wood cladding, and wall...

Grab a chair.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... You don't need to worry about any awkward silences over dinner, thanks to these innovative Ice Chairs from Co-ordination Catering Hire They are a great conversation starter at the table because they absorb and reflect the colour of the lighting...

Not just hen parties ..(Madhen Productions's party band )(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Madhen Productions' Party Band is guaranteed to raise the roof. The band's music ranges from 70s disco and 80s rock to pop, and they can perform as a five or eight piece, or with a DJ to mix live on stage Madhen previously brought us tribute...

Remote possibility.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... This product could represent the future of events. Live Group's Greengage allows delegates or audience members to debate online from the comfort of their homes or offices, via engagement system Live Interactive. This lets organisers register...

Site inspection.
April 8, 2009... Organise everything from promo material to networking with Amiando, a simple tool from Germany that enables you to create your own event website. Guests can even register online to receive their tickets Amiando costs nothing if your event is...

Topping out.
April 8, 2009... GL Events Owen Brown has upped the ante for temporary structures with its Absolute range, which features a curved roofing system. It trialled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year, and will launch at this month's RSVP show. Available in...

Get set.
April 8, 2009... Try before you buy with Prop Studios' hire division, where you create a set for an event on-screen by dragging themed products into a blank space on its website. Themes include Asian, forest and fairytale, fire and ice, 007 and film....

March turns out to be harbinger of good news.
April 8, 2009... Encouraging statistics are what people want at the moment, and despite all the news of budget cuts and cancellations, there have been some positive stories over the past month, believe it or not. The exhibition sector in particular is...

Web chatter: www.eventmagazine.co.uk.
April 8, 2009... The pick of this month's stories on the Event website were... Next year's British International Motor Show, organised by International Motor Industry Events and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, has been cancelled due to the...

Adams set to take up reigns of power at ISES UK.(Zanine Adams appointed at International Special Events Society )
April 8, 2009... Visit London UK sales manager and head of events solutions, Zanine Adams, is set to take over as president of the UK Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) for the 2009/10 term. Adams is the first woman to take up the...

Web chatter, www.eventmagazine.co.uk.
April 8, 2009... The pick of this month's stories on the Event website were... Hype Party Planning and Hong Kong-based company IME have secured the contract for the inaugural World Polo, Polo in the Park event being held at The Hurlingham Club from 4-9...

Hospitality: Christmas at Vinopolis.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Scary thought, but it's not too soon to be thinking about Christmas. Vinopolis has already launched its festive package Atlantis: The Lost Kingdom. Exquisite Experiences will provide the entertainment, which includes Roman gladiators performing...

Hospitality: Windinglake Farm.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Glastonbury is always more fun if you are in guaranteed dry accommodation. Mango is offering a package at the Windinglake Farm site that includes an exclusive hospitality festival ticket; home-cooked food; a festival programme; all site...

Team building: Puzzles at the palace.
April 8, 2009... Enjoy team-building challenges against a medieval backdrop, with a range of packages at Eltham Palace. Choices include the Great International Marble Run, which involves teams working to construct and decorate a Marble Pipeline capable of...

Team building: Summer at Delfina.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Now the clocks have gone forward, get into the spirit of summer at London venue Delfina. Outdoor space the Urban Garden is available from May to September, while indoors there is a reception area with a mirrored bar and sofas, and a dining room...

Team building: Air Race Tuesday.
April 8, 2009... Live life on the edge with Ultimate High's Air Race Tuesday package. Ultimate High, based at Kemble Airport in the Cotswolds, will teach you how to fly an Extra300 race plane in the morning to prepare you for a race against other inexperienced...

Team building: TV news with Trafalgar Events.
April 8, 2009... Emulate Trevor Macdonald with Trafalgar Events' news broadcasting package, Going Live. Everyone has a role to play, such as script writer, reporter, director or editor, and a production assistant will guide teams through the filming process....

Move of the month: Lois Jacobs, global chief executive officer, Fitch.(Interview)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... How is your new role different to your previous job? My role at Fitch is as global chief executive officer; previously my remit as international president of Jack Morton Worldwide was EMEA and Asia Pacific. I wasn't in charge of the United...

Appointment at Stanco Exhibitions.(Anthony Smith appointed as sales director )(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Anthony Smith has been appointed sales director at Stanco Exhibitions, a new role. He will be responsible for business development of all core services across the company and will report to Stanco managing director Andy Gibb. ...

Appointment at Sodexo Prestige.(David MacCallum appointed at Sodexo Prestige )(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... David MacCallum has joined Sodexo Prestige as director of sales of The Official Open Hospitality team, a joint venture between the company and The Open Championship. MacCallum previously managed hospitality sales at IMG for the HSBC World Match...

Appointment at Ricci Obertelli.(Giammario Ragnoli and Ricci Obertelli appointed at Stoke Park)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Ricci Obertelli has been appointed deputy chairman at Stoke Park, while Giammario Ragnoli is now hotel director. Obertelli has more than 20 years' experience in the industry, while Ragnoli was deputy general manager at the Baglioni Hotel...

Appointment at Event Solutions.
April 8, 2009... Emmy Cahoon has been appointed Event Solutions executive at Visit London. Cahoon was previously meetings and events account manager at the Intercontinental Hotels Group. -------------------- Did you find this article useful? Why not...

Appointment at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.(Breda Cruickshank promoted to head)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Breda Cruickshank has been promoted to head of exhibition sales at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Cruickshank was previously senior account manager at the venue. She will be responsible for implementing the venue's overall...

Appointment at Rockingham.(Jane Wade appointed as head of sales )(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Jane Wade has joined Rockingham as head of sales and events. She was a director at European Events and in her new role will be responsible for building and utilising the venue's hospitality facilities. -------------------- Did you...

Appointment at Manchester City Football Club.(Jake Ogden appointed as sales agent)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Jake Ogden has been appointed to a new role of hospitality sales agent at Manchester City Football Club. Other appointments include Neetika Chuni and Tom Mahon as new business sales executives, and Sarah Dymond as hospitality co-ordinator. ...

Appointment at Venue Reservations.(Adrian Riches, Sam Mitchell and Tony Burder appointed)(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Tony Burder has been appointed senior customer services executive at Venue Reservations. Other new appointments include Adrian Riches as head of venue reservations and Sam Mitchell as business development executive. --------------------...

Appointment at Vinopolis.(Kate Mackenzie appointed as sponsorship manager )(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Kate Mackenzie has joined Vinopolis as wine sponsorship manager She will buy wine for the venue tour and create new themes and attractions. She previously worked at sporting body City Championships. -------------------- Did you find...

Appointment at Upbeat Event Design.(Sanjay Dhrona appointed as operations manager )(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... Sanjay Dhrona has joined Upbeat Event Design as operations manager Upbeat is part of the Global Infusion Group, which also consists of Eat To The Beat and e2B Logistics. Eat To The Beat has made three other appointments: Zara Moore as PA to the...

On the spot: Anna Venturi, managing director, Venturi's Table.(Brief article)
April 8, 2009... How did you get into events? When I moved to the UK from Milan in 1989 I began offering cookery classes from my home kitchen. I taught 'ladies who lunch', who often said their husbands were crying out for similar events to do with...

Event manager, Amanda Risemen of the The FA is playing in the big leagues.
April 8, 2009... Like an eager football trainee desperate to make a start on cleaning a pro's football boots, Event arrives at the Football Association's headquarters a good ten minutes early. The tables in reception are adorned with the totemic three lions...

Online pitching: Tendering for work just got impersonal.
April 8, 2009... Putting forward your ideas via an internet connection, against the clock, with no idea about who you're up against. Is this the way forward, asks Chantelle Thorley. You're at the starting line. The signal is given and you sprint off,...

Trade show: RSVP North.(Calendar)
April 8, 2009... This year's exhibition takes place at Manchester Central from 29-30 April. AN INVITATION TO CELEBRATE WHAT THE REGION CAN OFFER Although some would have you believe otherwise, there is in fact a major and successful event industry...

New and refurbished.
April 8, 2009... Six exciting event spaces, including The King's Gallery and Quarterhouse THE KING'S GALLERY What is it? The largest and longest of the state apartments at Kensington Palace, located on the first floor. What's it got? In the 1700s...

Summer: Come rain or shine.
April 8, 2009... Nine venues where summer is always a pleasure. BLUESTONE What is it? Bluestone opened in July 2008 at a cost of more than pounds 110m. It is a unique holiday destination in Wales, with 186 lodges set around a traditionally designed...

The Portland Spa advertisement - The Portland Spa.
April 8, 2009... This south Dorset venue really can claim to be one of a kind, with an intriguing history and setting that make it an exciting option for corporate event organisers. Earlier this year, The Portland Spa Hotel in south Dorset was awarded...

Cracking the crunch: Events on a budget - Summer events.
April 8, 2009... Advice on how to make the most of the season, without breaking the bank AGENCY What advice would you offer clients working to a tight budget? Avoid theming it too much because that will eat up your budget. Concentrate on the food,...

London fashion week: Inflationary boost for design stars.
April 8, 2009... On/Off, a showcase of talent at one of the world's most prestigious fashion events, was enhanced by some intriguing structures. What was the event? Pitched as London's leading independent showcase for design talent, On/Off took place over...

Brit Awards: Music fans enjoy a mud-free festival.
April 8, 2009... A clever theme at this celebrated event saw guests relish all the fun of an outdoor gathering, without having to endure wet feet and dodgy loos. What was the event? One of the most anticipated events on the music calendar, the 29th Brit...

Focus On: the north - Region to be cheerful.
April 8, 2009... London's dominance is being challenged by northern event activity. In common with so many countries, England's event sector has historically been focused on its capital. London's bright lights and iconic venues - not to mention its...

Brand Watch: Gaymers.
April 8, 2009... The cider brand is upping its event marketing budget to strengthen ties with the music community. Everyone knows alcohol and live music go together as seamlessly as Jagger and Richards in full swing. Always trying to stay one step ahead of...

Mobile units: Tour de force.
April 8, 2009... The effectiveness of hitting the road is becoming clear. Last month's International Confex provided, as always, a platform to assess the event industry zeitgeist, and with the deadline for our feature on mobile units looming, it seemed...

Event solutions: Case studies - Consumer exhibitions.
April 8, 2009... Four pages of showcases and essential services, plus expert analysis. THE BABY SHOW The Baby Show is held three times a year in three UK venues: Excel London, Earls Court and the NEC. Having just enjoyed its twentieth outing, the show...

Event solutions: kit list.
April 8, 2009... Creativevents. Creativevents specialises in supplying bespoke food and drink at indoor venues and outdoor events throughout the UK. Current contracts include Earls Court, Olympia and Excel London, and the company has supplied catering...

Event solutions: talent agencies.
April 8, 2009... NMP Live NMP Live, established in 2000, is one of the UK's largest celebrity and talent providers. Its roster includes high-profile names such as Ant and Dec, Cat Deeley and Richard Blackwood. Director Neil Martin says: 'For consumer...

Event solutions: Q&A.
April 8, 2009... Three experts on the strategies needed for consumer exhibitions. THE VENUE Michael Watton, sales director, conferences and exhibitions, NEC 'Consumer exhibitions tend to feature more intense periods of activity, with a greater...

Social networking - Girl about town - Abigail.
April 8, 2009... Parties with the beautiful people Never one to say no to an adrenaline-filled event, I jumped at the chance of attending the launch of Thorpe Park's rollercoaster Saw, which is based on the horror movie of the same name. To keep my mind off...

Comment: The subtle nature of UK events, and the need for honesty in the crunch.(Column)
April 8, 2009... DAVID QUAINTON So, I'm in the Footlocker store in New York's Times Square, watching a disc jockey and MC doing their hippity hop thing at an event staged for Reebok. Happily, it offered me the chance to put down Mrs David's shopping,...

Viewpoint - good/bad.
April 8, 2009... The Event team on what's tickled or ticked them off this month. A good month for... - Very often it's the simple things in life that bring the most pleasure. Raindrops, roses, whiskers on kittens, and lids on pint glasses. When...