By SevenEvents With the Covid-19 pandemic putting the breaks on all large-scale live events back in March 2020, the industry needed to quickly pivot to virtual events. While this change in direction was born of pure necessity, it has consequently accelerated the technology of digital event services at lighting speed, making virtual now a very […]

Specialist events company First Event has transitioned into an employee-owned business, having established itself as one of the largest independent events companies in Yorkshire and nationally. Despite the various challenges posed by the last twelve months, First Event has succeeded in expanding its virtual event offering to provide for both existing and new clients. The […]

After months of virtual meetings and nice to ‘e-meet yous’, is it time to get the team back together. But after nearly a year of lockdown, what will people expect when returning to a face-to-face event?  Russell Allen, Owner of Team Interactions specialist Fruitful, gives PA Life his top tips… According to the Economist, in 2019, […]

Creative event agency SevenEvents are experts in helping clients communicate and engage with audiences through live and digital event experiences. Operating out of Mayfair, with a second office in Birmingham, SevenEvents offer a full range of event management services for a wide range of corporate clients. Providing honest and creative advice whilst appreciating timescales and […]

Bright Vision has restructured its board, with Ben Hull becoming Managing Director as the company steers it way in the new world of digital events. Bright Vision has pivoted its products to provide virtual conference and teambuilding solutions, with Hull’s appointment reflecting this change in strategy to become a more virtually-focused events company. Hull said: […]

By INSYNC It’s never been more important to forge strong team bonds and foster a sense of togetherness, and with creative thinking and detailed planning we can help make those connections safely in a variety of ways. From wellbeing workshops in person and online to distanced socials for the Winter season, read on for more… […]

By Big Bang Promotions We create and deliver height-based challenge activities for the corporate and charity sectors where both corporate partners and charities can come together at a mutually beneficial event. If you’re corporate company looking to engage, inspire and empower staff whilst fundraising for a chosen charity or if you’re a charity looking to […]

One of the UK’s leading event management companies, the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has been busy during the event industry’s Covid-19 hiatus. Capitalising on its 25 years of experience, the company has invested in their belief in a long-term recovery for the live event sector, with a series of new marketing initiatives. These start with […]

By Inception Events Inception Events organises corporate events from Inception to Completion. Our services include venue finding, full event management and on-site support in the UK and around the globe.  We work closely with our clients to create and deliver unforgettable events. We are committed to understanding our clients’ business, products and customer base so […]

Hello Hospitality is celebrating its sixth birthday by investing in both its offering and a belief in the future of the events industry – supported by a #SixOfTheBest top tips initiative. Six years ago, Hello Hospitality, (formerly Signature Sales Support & Services), was launched by Kathryn Clarke (pictured), with a passion for the hospitality and […]

Kerry Edwards has been appointed as the new Managing Director of boutique event agency Bien Venue, replacing agency owner Sam Elliott in the role. Edwards has been promoted from within the business, from a Client Director position, and will now lead sales, operations and finance teams and suppliers as Elliott moves to a CEO capacity to […]

At Firebird Events our aim is simple… to offer our customers truly memorable events. Well established within the industry since 2000, our core services include; conference and awards production, team building, family fun days and party services. Producing stand-out events requires specialist expertise and above all, a personable, caring and passionate team who can visualise […]

Evendo has launched inside.events, a series of free weekly webinars bringing various industry event experts from both the supply and demand side of the market to talk about team event topics and related areas. Some benefits include. First-hand advice from leading industry event experts The ability to put questions directly to team event experts Direct […]

Already planning for a life beyond lockdown? Looking for an event management company for your next big project? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your event a reality! Our list of agencies covers everything from full event management and venue finding, through to team […]

By Toby Heelis, CEO of Eventopedia We live in an era of digital transformation, with advancements in technology leaving no industry untouched. In events, we have seen plenty of tech developments in recent years, shaping the sector for the better. With benefits ranging from improved efficiency, accuracy, and a reduction of risk, to improvements in the […]

Eventify has won a contract to consult on a series of pan-European training events, just over a year after it was founded. The firm says that according to its clients, two of the biggest challenges for most organisations are lack of resource and frequent time constraints. It’s latest London based client, a membership organisation, had […]

A survey of delegates attending De-Stress Fest, the event industry’s first free well-being festival, has seen 100% of respondents say they want employers to do more to make their work less stressful. 80% of delegates who attended the event at The Royal Horticultural Halls in May acknowledged that the job itself had become more stressful […]

As part of our new series of features taking a look at the projects that PAs and EAs are tackling, we speak to Jo Parkin (pictured, below), Assistant to the VP of Customer Development at Alpro UK, about organising the annual company shindig… Tell us about a brief you were given for a company Christmas […]