Live Event, Experiential and Brand Experience musings

According to the latest Northstar research, we eventprofs love working from home and over half of us say we are more productive when we do. I know I love working from home: I love the flexibility. I work in my office in the garden during the day, and then I bring my...

Winning awards can really help propel your career; you aren’t just great at your job because you say so, you will have proof that you are ‘Award Winning,’ and that will really set you apart from the crowd. BUT there are some caveats; the awards must be credible, and...

I often hear that one of the biggest challenges faced by event agencies is when clients appoint them and then don’t sign off on the work. It’s really frustrating when clients don’t return your calls and go silent isn’t it? To be led down the garden path and then,...

I'm pleased to share my newest quarterly report on recruitment trends for January to March 2024. As one of the leading senior recruitment specialists for the industry, I'm uniquely placed to gather intel from multiple interactions with many of the leading agencies and...

I want to address the elephant in the room; there are a lot of people out there talking about the demise of the events industry. The UK is in a recession, despite what the government is saying but don't let that send you into a tailspin. It's easy to get swept up in...

Our industry is often celebrated for its vibrant energy, creativity, and innovation, all factors that are largely attributed to our diverse workforce. However, beneath the shiny surface, lies a troubling reality of gender inequalities and ageism. Despite being...