Event Industry News Podcast

TSG, the Sussex-based service designed to support private security teams, has hit back at suggestions of opportunism post-Bataclan. David Boswell, managing director of TSG, spoke to the Talking Events podcast, explaining his open reference to the tragic events in Paris last year and the benefits of a multi-agency response from the live events industry. Industry commentator Nic Howden – a guest on the same episode – said the accusations of ‘shameless opportunism’ were ‘crazy’, describing the online comments made in response to the original article as ‘incredibly naïve’. Boswell went on to explain his company’s make-up and mission statement, to use proven police expertise and experience alongside incumbent security teams to reassure the public and keep them safe. Special Police Services (SPS) have been the subject of ongoing debate within the industry for several years, and during the interview Boswell also gave his thoughts about whether customers would feel as safe with private contractors as they wou

In the second episode of a two-part discussion, podcast host James Dickson is once again joined in the studio by Tom Allan, project manager at True Staging, Matthew Blood, business development manager for Twickenham Experience Ltd, Kevin Monks, company director at Blackout Ltd, and via live feed, Robin Carlisle, managing director of Mobile Promotions Ltd. Following on from last week’s episode, the panel discusses whether event organisers are being pushed by their clients towards sourcing new venues and whether this has helped to remove any pigeon-holing of certain venues for certain events. The guests also discuss the difficulties of working within sensitive venues like private houses, listed buildings, and Cathedrals, along with the challenges those venues face when marketing themselves and sourcing new business. Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Never miss another episode by subscribing to the Talking Events podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/i

In the first episode of a two-part recording, podcast host James Dickson is joined by Tom Allan Project Manager at True Staging, Matthew Blood Business Development Manager for Twickenham Experience Ltd, Kevin Mark Company Director at Blackout Ltd and via live feed, Robin Carlisle managing Director of Mobile Promotions Ltd. Topics discussed include: Are event organisers pigeonholing venues less & being more active in choosing venues they may not have opted for 10 years ago in order to make their events more unique? Who is responsible for driving the creative approach towards venues? Has the economic downturn driven creativity by event causing organisers to look for alternative venues to lower costs? Don’t miss next week’s podcast. Sign up to updates here Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents

In the final episode recorded at the Ticketscript offices,we are joined by Ticketscript Access Control Manager - Toby Dier, Ross Melinn,Business Development team member from rival company Ticketea and industryveteran of 40 years, Carl AH Martin. Topics covered include: how Digital ticketing is making itmore difficult for Scalpers to profit from bulk buying tickets to popularevents by ensuring tickets are personal to the buyer; what kind of data digitalticketing creates for event organisers, and how important is it to maintain ahuman point of contact alongside digital access control. Never miss another episode by subscribing to the TalkingEvents podcast on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-events/id1026762265?mt=2  Do you have an opinion? Tweet us using @TalkingEvents