Nov 25 2022
Encore Research

Corporate events forge connections. Whether you’re hosting a sprawling conference, an industry awards night or a small team workshop, you’re bringing people together in new and inspiring ways. Yet a great theme, venue and run sheet can only take you so far. To ensure attendees value their time in the same room, you should  use …

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Humpty Dumpty Foundation's Sponsor Dinner 2022

Sep 29 2022
Encore Research
Long-term client of over 20 year, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation approach Encore to again deliver their annual Balmoral Burn Sponsors Dinner. This year was to be particularly special as it was the 20th anniversary of the event. The Balmoral Burn is a gruelling 420m run up Awaba Steet in Mosman, one of the steepest hills in ...

Planner Pulse Insights: Hybrid is here to stay

Aug 28 2022
Encore Research
More meeting and event professionals are actively booking or sourcing new events now than any time since 2020. According to the Encore Summer Planner Pulse 2022 report, that number represents 71% of 461 survey respondents, who represent a diverse swath of corporate, association, administrative, marketing, third-party, independent and special event producers and organizers. More than ...

The future of event tech and production in hotels

Aug 16 2022
Encore Research
Industry trends and technology never stand still for long. This means that to produce the best possible events, every party involved will have to change with the times. Such a major shift may seem daunting, but it’s really just a question of getting in step with new expectations to craft great, memorable experiences. By Scott ...

How to choose the best event platform

Jun 28 2022
Encore Research
A Guide to Finding the Right Platform for Your Event Spoiler Alert: It all boils down to how much lead time you have. Since the start of COVID, we’ve noticed event planners are juggling shorter lead times and tighter budgets. So whilst you mightn’t have the luxury of a generous planning window to organise your ...

Table Projections Stun at Gala Dinner

Jun 21 2022
Encore Research
When you need to deliver an experience that’s immersive and exciting, something truly unique that leaves guests speechless…who are you going to call? Encore! The Event Brief That was the brief from longstanding client TRIBE to Encore earlier this year when they were tasked with designing an event to reward and motivate a leading financial ...

The Future of Hybrid Events

May 10 2022
Encore Research
Although face-to-face events are back in demand, hybrid events are going to be a part of the events landscape for good, say Michael Magafa, Encore Event Technologies’ National Sales Director and Brien Keys, the company’s Regional General Manager for the South West. The desire is to have an in-person element to events wherever possible. But ...

How to get the right audio for hybrid events

Apr 28 2022
Encore Research
Audio Checklist for Hybrid Events How wonderful would it be to attend a virtual or hybrid event without someone saying, “Can you hear me now?”. Audio is one of those critical elements that attendees don’t pay attention to until it doesn’t work. So when you’re organizing a hybrid or virtual meeting, it needs to be ...