Christmas & Crisis

News Digest, Special End of Year Round-Up  The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. This episode our team will also revisit some of the biggest news stories and topics from 2019. Leading the debate this episode, we have:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Ken Kelling, Associate Director of Davies Tanner Topics Discussed This Week: New Venue Security Law Proposed, Talent Retention, Wellbeing, Mentorship, Sustainability. Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.    Interview In the wake of the recent terror attack in London a few weeks ago, Ken Kelling former Communications Director for Visit London is on the Podcast to talk to us about Crisis Management and Communications.   Link to download the PCMA Guide to Crisis Communications for Business Events Strategists Mentioned in the Show.     Your Venue or Mine (Gameshow) The gameshow where two Contestants go head to head to convince us that their favourite venue is the best. The is decided by a special guest Judge.   This week we have Nathan Marks vs Romy Pabiot and they will be campaigning for their favourite Christmas Party Venues:   Magazine London   Aures London   Follow EventLAB You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: [email protected]