Landmark London unveils new venue>>
Saturday 15th of March 2008
Landmark London has given details of a development currently underway which could provide a new venue for event management companies in the capital.
Internet 'benefits exhibitions industry'>>
Friday 14th of March 2008
Suggestions that the internet would cause difficulties for the events management industry have been refuted by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA).
Event management in the south-east 'could benefit from business boost'>>
Friday 14th of March 2008
Event management companies in the south-east of the UK are likely to welcome news from a local development body.
Online PR 'more than courting bloggers'>>
Wednesday 12th of March 2008
Developing an efficient and effective online PR strategy is about much more than simply currying the favour of bloggers, one industry commentator has suggested.
Newcastle event management sector sees progress>>
Wednesday 12th of March 2008
Event management companies in Newcastle are set for a boost with a study recommending that a regional conference centre for the city should be built on the Metro Radio Arena site and nearby land.
Facebook 'a viable business tool'>>
Tuesday 11th of March 2008
Facebook and other social networking sites are increasingly being accepted as a valuable means of communicating with consumers, it has been suggested.
Unusual venues 'can make events memorable'>>
Saturday 08th of March 2008
Conferences and similar events held in non-traditional locations can meet with resounding success, as perhaps demonstrated by the LiveLife 2008 health conference which closed this week.
Skins PR campaign recognised at awards>>
Saturday 08th of March 2008
Successful online PR campaigns have been recognised as part of one media provider's awards ceremony this year.
Portsmouth event management companies 'take to the trees'>>
Friday 07th of March 2008
Conference venues can take many shapes and sizes - but it is rare that delegates are taken into the canopy by their event management companies.
Belfast to gain event management venue in March>>
Thursday 06th of March 2008
Event management companies in Northern Ireland will have a new flagship venue at their disposal when a new conference and exhibition centre opens in Belfast later this month.
Meetings venues 'in a strong position'>>
Wednesday 05th of March 2008
Meetings facilities across the country are well-positioned to weather the economic storm that many commentators are predicting, according to one major analyst.
MTV improves links with Myspace UK>>
Wednesday 05th of March 2008
MTV has announced a new online PR campaign involving collaboration with global networking site MySpace.
VisitBritain to take control of NMW>>
Tuesday 04th of March 2008
National Meetings Week (NMW) is set to be overseen by an organisation dedicated to promoting the UK tourism industry, it has been reported.
PR 'benefiting from social media'>>
Tuesday 04th of March 2008
Online PR companies are benefiting from the rise of Web 2.0 to the detriment of advertisers, it has been claimed.
Week to go for PR agencies to enter awards>>
Saturday 01st of March 2008
PR agencies in the north-west have a week left to submit their entries for the first How-Do Media and Creative Awards.
Corporate communication 'should harness social media'>>
Saturday 01st of March 2008
Professionals using corporate communication, such as PR agencies and event management companies, should use social media to their advantage, it has been suggested.
Liverpool PR agency signs deal with Keppie Massie>>
Saturday 01st of March 2008
PR agency The Design Foundry has agreed a deal with commercial property agent Keppie Massie, it has been reported.
pingg enhances event management, says founder>>
Friday 29th of February 2008
Online invitation firm pingg adds value to event management, according to its chief executive.
Event management companies garner government recognition>>
Thursday 28th of February 2008
The activities of event management companies are to be recognised in a government strategy for the creative industries, it has been observed.
Partnership to improve event management opportunities in Wales>>
Wednesday 27th of February 2008
Event management companies across north Wales could be set to benefit from a new partnership established by one facilities provider in the area.
Internet 'can offer whole-brand experience'>>
Wednesday 27th of February 2008
The internet is increasingly becoming a location where organisations have the opportunity to display their whole brand, it has been suggested.
New website for event management London company>>
Wednesday 27th of February 2008
Delpeche Events, one of the new leading lights of event management UK, has re-launched its website.
Frogs! sees PR agency gain industry recognition>>
Tuesday 26th of February 2008
One PR agency recently achieved international recognition following an online PR campaign for the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Further success reported for EvenTech Scotland>>
Saturday 23rd of February 2008
An event dedicated to business-to-business networking in Scotland has achieved a successful turnout according to organisers.
Surgery PR looks to Manchester to develop online front>>
Friday 22nd of February 2008
One London PR firm has solicited the assistance of a Manchester-based web design company in bolstering its online image.
Aim 'a priority' for event management companies association>>
Thursday 21st of February 2008
Getting the event management UK industry to adopt a formal accreditation scheme as standard should be a priority in the coming months, it has been suggested by one sector organisation.
Blackpool event management companies call for investment>>
Wednesday 20th of February 2008
Event management companies in Blackpool are urging the government to sanction the development of a conference centre in the town.
Little Chef hires PR specialist to reinvigorate image>>
Wednesday 20th of February 2008
Restaurant chain Little Chef has reappointed communications consultancy Smarts, one of the country's top PR agencies, as it looks to re-energise its image and attract new customers.
Confex event management draws in record crowds>>
Tuesday 19th of February 2008
Successful public relations and marketing plans enabled Confex to draw in 15 per cent more visitors this year to its Earls Court event than in 2007, it has been claimed.
Online PR 'can benefit from video sites'>>
Saturday 16th of February 2008
Executives examining their online PR news strategies might be interested in the latest gender-related findings from Nielsen Online.
Olympic code for event management under development>>
Friday 15th of February 2008
Event management companies in the UK are being encouraged to recognise a voluntary code concerning their policies in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games.
National Venue Show undergoes changes>>
Thursday 14th of February 2008
The National Venue Show is set to be revamped for 2008, it has been revealed.
Events management firms gain meetings boost>>
Wednesday 13th of February 2008
Events management companies could continue their recent good performance into 2008 with the number of corporate meetings set to rise over the coming months, new research has shown.
Microsoft to aid Guinness World Records exposure>>
Wednesday 13th of February 2008
Guinness World Records has teamed up with Microsoft Digital Advertising Solutions to begin advertising its products in video games.
Events marketing to embrace direct selling>>
Tuesday 12th of February 2008
The events marketing industry is to make greater use of direct selling and its ensuing benefits.
EMG announces joint venture with Match Point>>
Saturday 09th of February 2008
The Event Management Group (EMG) and Match Point have entered into a joint venture to offer services in Australia.
CIPR set to celebrate 60th birthday>>
Friday 08th of February 2008
This year's Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Excellence Awards will be a double celebration as the organisation turns 60 this year.
Indeprod announce company reshuffle>>
Friday 08th of February 2008
Events management and technology firm The Indeprod People Company has announced extensive changes to the internal workings of the firm.
mcm complete Lite Relief purchase>>
Thursday 07th of February 2008
Event management firm mcm have completed the purchase of audio visual (AV) company Lite Relief.
Manchester Central to be redeveloped>>
Wednesday 06th of February 2008
Manchester Central, formerly the GMEX and the MICC, will undergo a £20 million redevelopment.
Freshwater completes Merlin purchase>>
Wednesday 06th of February 2008
PR company Freshwater has completed the purchase of rival firm Merlin.
Choice Group rebrands events management>>
Tuesday 05th of February 2008
The events management and professional congress organising businesses of the Choice Group have been rebranded as ChoiceLive.
The Business Tourism Partnership ring the changes>>
Saturday 02nd of February 2008
The Business Tourism Partnership is set to make a raft of changes to its running and organisation, including a change of name.
RLA launch unique PR for Teleflorist>>
Friday 01st of February 2008
The RLA Group have launched a unique PR strategy to provide extra exposure for their new clients Teleflorist - a spoof viral of popular movie American Beauty.
New meeting space to open at Canary Wharf>>
Thursday 31st of January 2008
De Vere Venues is set to unveil a new meetings and conference facility at Canary Wharf.
Events management industry looks to greener future>>
Wednesday 30th of January 2008
Events management companies will have to tackle environmental issues soon to safeguard the future of the industry, experts have claimed.
Park Plaza reveals event management boost>>
Tuesday 29th of January 2008
The Park Plaza County Hall will finally open this week, providing a raft of new opportunities for event management companies.
BIFM conference to focus on sustainability>>
Saturday 26th of January 2008
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has announced that sustainability will be the theme for its 2008 conference.
england chosen for National Rabbit Week>>
Friday 25th of January 2008
Burgess has asked england, a marketing firm, to re-brand and update its exposure for National Rabbit Week.
Venue Verdict expands into the Middle East>>
Thursday 24th of January 2008
Events management company Business Development Research Consultants is continuing its global expansion into the Middle East by launching Venue Verdict in the area.
Universities improve conferencing facilities>>
Wednesday 23rd of January 2008
A number of universities and other educational establishments are improving their on-site facilities to seize a share of the conferencing and meetings market.
Big Communications gain Domino's deal>>
Tuesday 22nd of January 2008
Advertising agency Big Communications has been working on a new television advertisement for Domino's Pizza.
Melbourne unveil green convention centre>>
Tuesday 22nd of January 2008
The new Melbourne Convention Centre has been awarded a six Green Star environmental rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
Logistik help Lloyds host green conference>>
Saturday 19th of January 2008
Events management firm Logistik has helped Lloyds TSB make its three day conference an environmental triumph.
WorldEvents expand into Europe>>
Friday 18th of January 2008
UK based events management firm WorldEvents has continued its expansion into Europe with the opening of a new office in Amsterdam.
Mobile marketing continues to thrive in Europe>>
Friday 18th of January 2008
Mobile marketing techniques are continuing to hold sway on target audiences in western Europe, new research has revealed.
CSR integral to the future of events management>>
Thursday 17th of January 2008
Corporate social responsibility will play an important role in the future of events management firms, it has been claimed.
PHPR take on PeoplePerHour role>>
Thursday 17th of January 2008
PHPR has agreed a deal to handle the media relations of services website PeoplePerHour.
Fuse Digital chosen to launch Bullring TV>>
Wednesday 16th of January 2008
Marketing agency Fuse Digital has confirmed that it will be the company behind the launch of Bullring TV, the broadcast station for the popular Birmingham shopping centre.
Speakers chosen for events management conference>>
Tuesday 15th of January 2008
A number of speakers are set to discuss the key issues of technology and sustainability at the European Meetings and Events Conference for 2008.
Ricoh Arena exhibitors receive Bluetooth marketing boost>>
Tuesday 15th of January 2008
The Ricoh Arena has agreed a deal with SuiteX which will provide conference exhibitors with new, cutting-edge Bluetooth marketing technology.
Blowfish extend eBay links>>
Saturday 12th of January 2008
Marketing company Blowfish Digital will now add paid search into its existing deal with internet giant eBay.
Harrogate conference centre receives petroleum boost>>
Friday 11th of January 2008
The Harrogate International Centre (HIC) has been chosen by the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) as its venue for a number of events over the next six years.
Red Mill revel in darts link>>
Friday 11th of January 2008
Red Mill's decision to pair with professional darts player Peter Manley to help promote Mr Porky pork scratchings has led to more exposure for the brand.
Hotel conferencing refurbishment near completion>>
Thursday 10th of January 2008
A multi-million pound upgrade of the Chester Grosvenor hotel's conferencing facilities is set to be completed within the next six weeks.
Lincolnshire poised for new conference centre>>
Wednesday 09th of January 2008
Businesses in Lincolnshire and the surrounding regions have been boosted by the news that a new conference centre is to be built in the area.
SLG Marketing set for expansion>>
Wednesday 09th of January 2008
Construction and building specialists SLG Marketing are set for major expansion with the opening of a new office.
Balance PR land Lacoste Deal>>
Tuesday 08th of January 2008
UK-based company Balance PR has agreed to take responsibility of the brand marketing for Lacoste Eyewear.
Events management conference attracts star names>>
Saturday 05th of January 2008
Events management conference, International Confex, has announced a celebrity chef among its key speakers for its 2008 meeting.
PR firm announce events management link>>
Saturday 05th of January 2008
PR organisation, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), has announced an exclusive contract with BSI to manage its conferences and meetings.
CIPR reveal BSI link>>
Saturday 05th of January 2008
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has made BSI its exclusive events management organisation firm.
Worldspan receive profit boost>>
Thursday 03rd of January 2008
The Worldspan Group boosted its profits in its events division for the financial year, according to the company.
