Category: Event Host Blog
How to plan a work christmas party people actually want to attend
How to plan a work christmas party people actually want to attend, from timeline and budget to the one decision that most affects whether the night lands.
Office christmas party themes that suit a work crowd, not a nightclub
Office christmas party themes that work for a mixed work crowd, chosen to be inclusive and easy to join in with, plus the ones to avoid and why.
Virtual christmas party ideas that work for remote and hybrid teams
Virtual christmas party ideas that actually keep a remote or hybrid team engaged on screen, with what makes an online party work and the mistakes to avoid.
How to open a conference: the first five minutes that set the tone
How to open a conference so the room is actually listening, backed by the psychology of first impressions and what a strong opening five minutes includes.
Christmas party games for large groups that don’t leave anyone watching
Christmas party games for large groups that actually involve the whole room, with the one technique that stops big-group games turning into a spectator sport.
Alternative christmas party ideas beyond food and a DJ
Alternative christmas party ideas for teams tired of the same meal and a DJ, including an interactive format that turns the flat parts of the night into the best bits.
How to run a sales kickoff event people actually remember
Sales kickoff event ideas that fight the forgetting curve, backed by research on what actually separates a high-impact SKO from a forgettable one.
Christmas party themes that give the night a shape, not just a dress code
Christmas party themes that do more than set a dress code, with ideas that shape the whole evening and a note on what actually makes a theme work.
Employee recognition event ideas beyond the standard awards night
Employee recognition event ideas that go beyond a formal awards night, backed by what Gallup’s research actually says about recognition and retention.
Corporate hospitality ideas that impress clients, not just entertain them
Corporate hospitality ideas that build a real relationship with clients, plus what HMRC actually says about claiming it and why the psychology works.
Christmas party games for adults that get the whole room playing
Christmas party games for adults that pull the whole room in, from interactive game shows to low-prep classics, plus how to keep everyone involved not just a few.
Corporate networking event ideas that get people talking
Corporate networking event ideas that fix the real problem with most networking events: people standing in silence. Includes what the research says works.
Corporate away day ideas that do not feel like a chore
Corporate away day ideas that get real buy-in, plus what the research says about why forced fun backfires and what to do instead.
Work social ideas that actually get people involved
Work social ideas that get people talking instead of standing at the edge of the room, from low-key coffee mornings to interactive game-show entertainment.
Corporate entertainment Birmingham: a straight-talking hiring guide
Hiring corporate entertainment in Birmingham for an awards night, conference or staff party: how to choose well, what to ask, and why one accountable host keeps the night together.
Master of ceremonies London: how to hire an MC who preps
Hiring a master of ceremonies for a London event: what a great MC really does, the questions that separate a safe booking from a risky one, and how to book well.
Corporate entertainment Edinburgh: choosing an act that fits the room
Choosing corporate entertainment in Edinburgh: how to match the act to your audience, why one accountable host wins, and what to confirm before you book.
How to choose a corporate entertainment company
How to choose a corporate entertainment company, and the honest case for when one experienced host beats booking through an agency.
Corporate entertainment London: how to pick an act that fits the room
Choosing corporate entertainment in London: how to match the act to your audience, why one host who is also the act often wins, and what to confirm before you book.
What is a wedding compere? Role, duties and how to hire
What a wedding compere actually does, how the role overlaps with a toastmaster and an MC, and what to look for when you choose one.