In this week’s shortened edition we’ve asked some of our fabulous previous guests to share their Christmas wishes for the industry – including Montgomery Events MD Lori Hoinkes, and Laura Capell-Abra of Stress Matters plus a few other familiar names, hear what they’re hoping for in 2021 for the exhibition industry. And of course we’re also wishing you all a very healthy, happy and safe Christmas and New Year!

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Think you can’t get serendipitous moments at Virtual Events – we’re not convinced either!  But on this week’s Podcast we’re sharing what American Film Makers created last month to try to replicate those magic moments from live events. And we’re talking to two John’s who got creative in the summer when their exhibition work was on hold, to come up with a possible 30 minute decontamination and sanitising solution to help keep us all safer on the show floor!

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Zoe Lacey-Cooper

Diversified Communications

As the One Industry One Voice #wemakeexperiences campaign kicks off this week we’re looking into what it’s all about before speaking with Zoe Lacey-Cooper about why blue jackets are crucial uniform for exhibitions & moving an event online during a global pandemic. Plus we’re inviting you to contribute to our Christmas Wishes episode… listen to the end on how to get involved!

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Andrew Evans

Thorough Events

In this week’s Podcast we’re talking to Andrew Evans who defied the odds and through his own self-confessed bloody mindedness successfully delivered an outdoor event this summer  - hear about how he overcame the challenges and what it taught him about what event planning might look like in the future. And would you trust the event industry to manage the national roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme – not as crazy an idea as you might think! Enjoy the show!

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Nickie West

MD Montgomery Design and Build

In this week’s edition we’re chatting to Nickie West of Montgomery, about getting FIT for 2021 and Nichola’s sharing the fantastic work from the AEO, AEV & ESSA that culminated in a successful pilot exhibition  at The  London Design Centre  in September  - maybe those show doors are just starting to creek open!

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Episode 39 with Simon Parker 

In this relaunch episode it is fantastic to be back on air as we talk about how we've been filling those lockdown hours, take a quick look at the latest Explori / UFI research and talk about what's in the future for Exhibitions with AEO Chair Simon Parker.

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Whilst everything might feel unusual and strange at the moment, one consistent theme is that we're all feeling a bit more stressed - whether it's personal health, caring for vulnerable family or worrying about your job / business, anxiety levels are high. So grab a brew and let Laura talk you through how to help yourself, and others through these challenging times.

Stress Matters is a work place well-being organisation and Laura's background is from within the Events and Marketing arena. 

If you would like to text, WhatsApp or call the Stress Matters' help line the number is: 07481362111 

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Are you as confused as we were about how to make virtual events engaging and personal? Thinking there must be more to it than just another Zoom webinar?  We’ve brought back event tech guru Adam Parry to chat about all things virtual events and share some brilliant advice about how to start adding value for your audience – grab a cuppa/beer and settle in for a great listen!

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Do you keep hearing the advice to 'Keep Talking' to your customers during the current crisis?  But what does that mean, what should you say and where should you say it?  We've asked our most listened to guest of 2019 back to help us all understand how we can keep connected in these difficult times! 

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As Covid-19 makes an impact on the Event Industry we're sharing some reflections from speaking to people across the industry over the last week and Lou Kiwanuka from EventShaper and Vise Chair of ESSA gives advice on the things to consider when assessing the risks!

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