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Whats a work based placement? 13 Aug 2012 I may have once said a placement year is a way to extend student life for another year, but now sitting at my desk and my placement having finished I would say it is the best experience of my working life so far. My placement year has taught me invaluable amounts about the events industry and A LOT about life.  Read More about Whats a work based placement?
Expectations of a placement student 03 Aug 2012 For many business professionals who hear the word student, often an image of a dawdling, sleep- deprived teenager springs to mind. This is a perception that many students who are about to embark on a placement year are desperately trying to change. With competition fierce to secure a placement with a respected company, it is crucial for the candidate to exceed the expectations of the interviewer immediately.  Read More about Expectations of a placement student
Paying Interns 30 Jul 2012 I have spent the past ten years employing two placement students each year.We have found investing in these young people has had the most positive effect on the student and on the team as a whole. Read More about Paying Interns
In search of Kate Middleton 18 Jul 2012 With the recent Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, last year’s Royal Wedding and plenty of other public functions taking place in London this year, there’s never been a better time to be a part of the Royal Family. Sadly, for most of us ‘Being a Part of the Royal Family’ isn’t something we’ll ever get to experience firsthand… not without a few handy introductions and about 9 months of Polo lessons. Read More about In search of Kate Middleton
Snorkeling with Sharks 29 Jun 2012 We are really excited to announce our brand new Snorkelling with Sharks experience now available at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium. We have responded to the constant request on site visits; ‘Oooohhh can I go in the tank?’ or more often ‘Can I put my boss in the tank?!’ Read More about Snorkeling with Sharks
Facebook Advertising in Events 18 May 2012 Facebook advertising can begin once you have set up your Facebook company page and started building content. Do you think you currently generate enough content on your page? Read More about Facebook Advertising in Events
Pinterest 10 May 2012 Pinterest or ‘Pin Interest,’ as it is often referred to in our office, is a social networking site with a pinboard style photo sharing facility which allows users to craft and manage theme based photo collections. The invite-only site is experiencing rapid growth and has become one of the “fastest growing social services in the world”. Read more on Event Magazine’s blogSo why has everyone gone pin crazy? Read More about Pinterest
Themed Promotional Events 04 May 2012 The SEA LIFE London Aquarium has been planned with you; the event organiser in mind, with many connecting fully themed areas the venue is ideal for a range of events from networking to awards dinners. Everything is already included in the package; integrated audio, furniture and lighting effects. The venue can easily be transformed to suite any theme. We proved this with our Miami2Ibiza party. Read More about Themed Promotional Events
Twlight Supper 27 Apr 2012 The London Dungeon is a fully-themed fun venue, a unique combination of real history, horror and humour, told through a 20 minute show which culminates in London’s only drop ride. The infamous London Dungeon is a perfect venue for both parties and dinners and that is exactly what the Twilight Supper aimed to platform. Read More about Twlight Supper
Social Media using RFI 20 Apr 2012 Madame Tussauds is an ever-changing attraction; it’s constantly re-inventing itself to remain current and topical for its audience. However, as one of London’s most popular event venues, how do we communicate this continual update to the big event planners who come to us year on year? Read More about Social Media using RFI