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Venues and placemaking
I'm very into "PlaceMaking" at the moment, since we are working on Subtropical Cities 2008 - which is a conference all about urban design for subtropical climates. I had a meeting with the client yesterday where she was briefing the dinner speaker (Nick Earls! Love it) and talking all about what the conference was about, so I am inspired.
Posted by Jodie Parker, July 23, 2009 in ARTICLES | TIPS
Events in a Global Financial Crisis
I know, everyone is talking about the GFC. We have had our first conference fall over because of it! So I thought maybe it was time I did a list of things you can do to keep the costs down for your event - so you can still have it.
Posted by Jodie Parker, March 26, 2009 in ARTICLES | TIPS
Ten hot tips for briefing an event manager
One of the issues that we hear all the time from our clients is that it’s impossible to compare quotes from various event managers – they all charge differently, they all include different things – it’s all too hard really.
Posted by Jodie Parker, January 26, 2009 in ARTICLES | TIPS
What does an event manager do, anyway?
So – you’ve decided to hold a franchisee conference. Great idea – where to start? Assign someone to be in charge of the project. Whether this is someone on your existing team, someone you hire especially for the project, or an outsourced provider, the tasks they will need to undertake will be much the same. Jodie Parker from Iceberg Events outlines here what you can expect from your Event Manager.
Posted by Jodie Parker, December 22, 2008 in ARTICLES | TIPS
Why have a franchise conference?
Sounds like a lot of hard work to me! Why should we bother? Things are ticking along the way they should be – won’t this just be a distraction?
Posted by Jodie Parker, November 03, 2008 in ARTICLES | TIPS
Tips for making your franchisee conference stress free and cost effective
Meetings can be the ultimate time & money waster. Who hasn't sat in a meeting that could have gone for half the time, had it been better managed?
Posted by Jodie Parker, October 20, 2008 in ARTICLES | TIPS
More on sponsorship - what about branded beer?
Just continuing on from my last post - I recently saw a fabulous idea for branding - beer.
Posted by Jodie Parker, April 25, 2008 in ARTICLES | TIPS
Staff Retreats – justified, or junket?
Jodie Parker, Managing Director and Professional Conference Organiser of Iceberg Events discusses the politics of staff retreats.
Posted by Jodie Parker, January 22, 2008 in ARTICLES | TIPS
Team Building - not just about high ropes courses anymore!
Jodie Parker, Managing Director and Professional Conference Organiser of Iceberg Events explains that Team Building activities are bigger and more adventurous than ever... or can be as simple as a Bowls Day...
Posted by Jodie Parker, September 27, 2007 in ARTICLES | TIPS, HOTELS | VENUES | THINGS TO DO
