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Pride in Diversity Awards 2025
I felt very privileged to work with our friends at Ayre Events at the iconic Black & White Lounge, First Direct Arena Leeds, for the...

John Moore
Jul 81 min read
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Behind the Scenes of Organizing Engaging Trade Talks at Exhibitions
Almost all good trade shows host a variety of talks, seminars and expert panel sessions as part of the appeal of attending. At a busy...

John Moore
Jul 22 min read
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Innovative Pitching: How Hybrid Presentations Shape Healthcare Funding Decisions
A Healthcare trust reviewed applications for funding in a 'Dragons den' style pitch, where each team of applicants pitched their ideas to the decision making panel.
One team of four were not all able to attend in person, so whilst two were able to present in the room pitching in person, whilst two attended on Zoom.
It sounds complicated, but the reality was surprisingly simple.

John Moore
Jun 232 min read
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Branding microphones
A great branding opportunity for your next event is branded microphone flags. Panel speakers at the London Biotechnology show Available...

John Moore
Jun 231 min read
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Remarkable Industrial Venues Perfect for Hosting Corporate Events
re you tired of bland conference hotels and their lookalike meeting rooms?
Trying to find something a little more interesting for your next event? Britain's industrial heritage is rich and diverse, and there are many grand old buildings dotted around the country that have been converted into unique conference and event venues. This week we have been lucky enough to work in two of them.

John Moore
Jun 102 min read
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How to maximize engagement with Multilingual Interpretation for your virtual events
You are running a webstream and need to provide a live translation in another language.
What options do you have as an event organiser?

John Moore
Jun 23 min read
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#NationalRoadieDay
Every year on May 19, National Roadie Day honours the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help keep the show on the road.

John Moore
May 191 min read
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Celebrating Entertainment Innovations at Plasa Focus Leeds: A Spotlight on Technology and Talent
Heralded as Celebrating Entertainment Technology & the People behind it, Plasa Focus Leeds brings together the latest innovations in live events and entertainment technology.

John Moore
May 162 min read
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PowerPoint by Royal Appointment
We work on our fair share of Charity fundraiser events, but it's extra special to be involved in one where their Majesties the King and Queen are guests of honour.

John Moore
May 143 min read
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The Benefits of LED Walls Over Traditional Large Screen Displays
We have all seen the footage of a large screen showing the band onstage at an outdoor gig. Bright enough to be seen even in daylight, but...

John Moore
May 92 min read
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Effective Strategies for Managing Visual Content in Conference Presentations
Visual aids help presentations stick in people's minds by repeating the messages in a different way, and slides can effectively reinforce a presentation's message by making complex information easier to understand, improving audience engagement, and enhancing retention of key points.
As a conference organiser, you will have to manage visual content from a variety of presenters, Therefore, it is essential to adopt best practice approaches to ensure a smooth process.

John Moore
May 78 min read
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The value of using a Stage Timer for corporate presentations: Are they really worth it?
A countdown timer or clock is an often requested piece of tech to keep presenters to time when delivering speeches on stage, but do they really work?

John Moore
May 14 min read
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Behind the scenes: preparing Audio Visual equipment for your event
On set up day, the event production equipment gets wheeled in in its flight cases, but did you ever think how much work goes into getting it there?
We go behind the scenes to see just what goes on when preparing for an event.
We begin with the specification stage. Where client and technical team look at the event agenda, the venue and the size of audience, and consider what's going to be needed.

John Moore
Apr 233 min read
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How to Deliver an Engaging Remote Presentation: Top 5 Best Practices and Strategies
You have been asked to present at a conference, but you cant attend in person. What are the best practices for giving a really engaging...

John Moore
Apr 146 min read
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Which is more effective for corporate presentations: Pre-Recording Videos or Using a Remote Presenter via a live Video Link?
Of course its great to have the live interaction of a live speaker to present at your conference via video, but there is an easier solution

John Moore
Apr 143 min read
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Are Wireless Microphones the Key to Engaging Your Live Audience?
When presenting to an audience its essential to be heard clearly. With an audience over a certain size, you’ll need to use some kind of...

John Moore
Apr 114 min read
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Enhancing Your Presentation: How a Comfort Monitor Can Benefit You When Addressing a Live Audience
When you are standing on a stage with the big screen behind you, it’s a natural human reaction to turn around to look at the screen to...

John Moore
Apr 82 min read
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Master the Stage: 5 Expert Tips for Powerful PowerPoint Presentations to Live Audiences
When it comes to presenting information visually, PowerPoint remains the most popular tools for live events . However, creating an...

John Moore
Apr 72 min read
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Mastering the Virtual Stage: 5 Expert Tips for Presenting to a Live Audience via Video Link
virtual presenter coming in via MSTeams Presenting via video link to a live audience can be a daunting task. The lack of physical...

John Moore
Apr 33 min read
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Technical Production for a Live Event in London's Largest Conference Hotel
Sometimes, in the live events world, you are just a small cog in a very large gearbox. And last week was one of those times.

John Moore
Apr 34 min read
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