That's Interesting - July 2022
Welcome to That’s Interesting - The July Edition. This month we share tips for building a bank of creative ideas, look at innovations in event upcyling and recycling and immerse ourselves in LARPing…
Most Interesting
Paris Olympics & Paralympics 2024
(3 min read)
Merging the digital & the physical – the future of events
JUST PLAIN INTERESTING
Leading a creative life
(3 min Read)
The worst time to look for an idea is when you need one
Simple tip for better presentations
(1 min Read)
To whom it may concern…
LARPing – Live Action Role-Playing Game
(20 min Explore)
Valuable insight into a booming area of experience design
Event upcycling
(2 min Read)
Repurposing event banners as merchandise
Event recycling
(2 min Read)
Reducing the impact of temporary flooring
Personalised baking
(1 min Read)
Available for your next event
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We're Shortlisted for micebook V Awards
Live Union Shortlisted for Agency of the Year at micebook V Awards
We are excited to announce that we have been nominated for Agency of the Year and Best CSR Event for National Grid’s Global Youth Engineering Climate Conference.
The inaugural micebook V Awards recognises the best in class across virtual and hybrid events delivered from April 2021 – March 2022. The awards also aims to celebrate how our industry has broken barriers and evolved through a historic and challenging 18 months; a fantastic celebration with 200 event professionals of the best of virtual and hybrid events.
Fingers crossed for the micebook V Awards ceremony on the Friday 1 July in Pan Pacific, London.
Winning these awards is fantastic recognition for both the agency and our clients. If you'd like to find out more about how to create best-in-class events get in touch with our team at enquries@liveunion.co.uk
That's Interesting - May 2022
Welcome to May’s That’s Interesting. This month we share digital interventions that are adding new dimensions to in-person experiences. We also include some smart thinking on designing better conversations at events.
Most Interesting
Indoor Drones
(1 min Watch)
Great to see that drone opportunities are moving inside the venue
JUST PLAIN INTERESTING
Power of a Tunnel
(3 min Watch)
This looks great at scale but is a useful design idea for many events.
60ft Tall Hologram
(2 min Explore)
One for all you Halo fans!
Is the Metaverse the Future of Events?
(3 min Read)
The best discussion on this topic we’ve read...
Blooming Lampost
(1 min Watch)
Gorgeous!
The Power of Five
(1 min Read)
Don’t let banquet managers organise events...
Connections before Content
(2 min Read)
This blog has great advice for achieving better conversation at events.
London's New Floating Venue
(2 min Explore)
3 decks. Carbon neutral. Looks worth a visit.
SOMETHING TO GO TO
Future Shock
Blurring the boundaries of physical and digital!
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That's Interesting - April 2022
Welcome to That’s Interesting - the April edition. This month we share stunning examples of what happens when physical and digital experiences truly merge, along with links to some of the most creative practitioners in this space.
Most Interesting
(1 min watch)
The people of Austin really did think there was alien invasion
JUST PLAIN INTERESTING
SXSW App
(1 min Read)
Simple, clever, useful event app function.
Pixel Artwork
(2 min Explore)
Awesome UK-based projection mapping / LED studio
Swamp Motel
(2 min Explore)
Blurring the boundary between film, theatre and gaming
Beautiful Projection Mapping
(1 min Watch)
Interesting how integral the sound is to the experience
Interactive Data Viz
(2 min Explore)
Beautiful blending of art and data
Conversation is king. Content is just something to talk about
(2 min Read)
It’s an old quote but pertinent nonetheless
SOMETHING TO GO TO
Small is Beautiful
A fascinating miniature art exhibition
Frida and Diego
Dive into the vibrant palettes of the most renowned Mexican artists of the 20th century
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Live Union Becomes a Member of Isla
We are proud to announce that we have recently become a member of Isla.
Isla is an independent industry body which exists to support the events sector transition to a more sustainable future. Isla has three core focus areas: zero waste, 100% renewable, and carbon emission reductions.
The goal is to set short and long term targets in these areas and then track measure, and report to drive constant improvement.
We believe that joining Isla will further our ability to understand where impact can be reduced and clearly track and report back to ourselves and clients on the metrics of what we have achieved and still have to achieve.
Isla also offers TRACE, the event industry’s first real-time carbon impact reporting tool for B2B events. TRACE generates impact reports in real time enabling us to support our clients and stakeholders in compliant reporting.
TRACE will give us a clearer view of the environmental impact our event operations are having as it will allow us to capture emission and waste data from live, hybrid and virtual events.
We really look forward to using Isla to assist our clients in producing sustainable events.
To find out more about Isla or TRACE visit their website.
That's Interesting - February 2022
That's Interesting February
Welcome to February's ‘That’s Interesting'. This month has a focus on ‘spectacle’ and the return of in-person experiences.
https://youtu.be/m5euiL2moZ8
Most Interesting
Fitting the universe into a cube (2min exlpore)
An incredible production and engineering story
Just Plain Interesting
Chanel, the princess and the pony (1min watch)
Beautiful and brave
Kraftwerk with lasers (5min watch)
Mesmeric Berlin Installation
Meow Wolf - transforming the world through play (4min explore)
And a great podcast talking to the founder
World's largest Esports stadium (2min explore)
The perfect venue for the multi-channel event landscape
Event Cycle (3min explore)
A good recycling resource to know about
Becoming an empathetic virtual presenter (4min read)
Clear, simple tips we’ll all benefit from
Something to go to
Waste-age at the Design Museum
CN 30UnderThirty Class of 2021
Live Union is incredibly proud to announce that Account Director, Sophie Frood, is part of the CN 30underThirty class of 2021.
The CN 30underThirty initiative recognises the industry’s exceptional talent; showcasing their achievements and rewarding their passion, creativity and brilliance that makes them the leaders of tomorrow within the conference and meetings industry.
Every year since its launch in 2017, Conference News unveils a list of 30 event professionals under the age of 30 who have shown exceptional tenacity, talent and a proven trajectory in conferences and meetings. They are the individuals who CN believes will path the way to success in our industry, they break barriers, ignore the status quo, demonstrate passion, skill and ultimately push the industry forward.
Sophie has been with us for over five years and is experienced in managing award-winning events across the globe. She builds strong trusting client relationships and delivers even the most complex events with style and ease. We are so pleased to see one of our own get this incredible recognition.
The 2021 class was recognised and celebrated at ODEON Luxe, West End, on 20 January.
Upon arrival the CN30 winners were treated to a networking reception before the main event: the awards ceremony, where they heard from CN Editor, Martin Fullard and Felicia Asiedu, Marketing Manager at Cvent.
Addressing the 2021 cohort, Asiedu, said: “Tell people who you are, shout about what you can do for them. That’s how you’ll make a change in this industry. One of the benefits of CN 30underThirty is the ability to network and make connections. This helps you keep driving forwards.”
Live Union Picks Up Three Awards at EVCOM
Live Union Picks Up Three Awards at EVCOM
Live Union picks up three prestigious awards at the 2021 EVCOM wards
On Thursday 25th November the EVCOM London Live and Film Awards Ceremony took place at the May Fair Hotel. The Live Union team were there in person to collect the awards we were delighted to be awarded the following,
Gold for Best Creativre Concept, Arm Islands for Arm
Gold for Best Broadcast Event, Visa Payments Forum Europe
Silver for Best Reward and Recognition Event, Bain- Game Changer Award
Winning these awards is fantastic recognition for both the agency and our clients. If you'd like to find out more about how to create award-winning events get in touch with our team at enquries@liveunion.co.uk
Do You Want To Join Our Team?
This is your chance to join a thriving full service events agency delivering live, virtual and hybrid experiences to a range of blue chip clients.
Our organisation is full of vibrant and passionate individuals dedicated to delivering a seamless service to our exciting portfolio of clients, do you want to be part of the team?
We are currently on the lookout for Account Directors, Account Managers and Senior Production Managers.
Email us with your CV at enquiries@liveunion.co.uk to find out more.
Hybrid: Unified Experiences
At Live Union we've been delivering award winning hybrid events for many years. We understand what it takes to unite people in different locations as if they're together in one room.
If you're thinking about hybrid then you've probably got some questions, which is why we've put together some useful information on our hybrid solutions.
