Jennifer Davidson

Great news story! Business/Industrial events that unite stakeholders & value chains, attracting both UK and international audiences, in a dynamic interactive experience, represent a crucial pillar in driving forward the UK's future industrial, creative and scientific leadership ambitions, for sure. In 2024 'Live' in-person events are stronger than ever, reflecting the immense value attendees on all sides see in such 'under one giant roof' industry coalescing for vital new business & ongoing business networking/commercial exchange, partnership & collaborative dialogue, vital supply chain procurement, technology transfer, innovation nurture & scale-up, industry intelligence and so much more .... The UK's business events portfolio has never been more 'at the heart' of delivering future growth

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Download and get involved #eventprofs to help our industry!

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🚨 TODAY! Join us for our WEBINAR! ✨ The Future of Reputation Management ✨ Sponsored by: Rove Hotels 📅 TODAY 🕒 14:00 – 15:00 GMT Hosted by Eloise Hanson, editor of hospitality. In today’s digital age, online reviews and social media conversations hold immense power in shaping reputation. 🌐 Keeping tabs on customer feedback, reviews, and other user-generated content across multiple channels demands a proactive and data-driven approach. 📊 You will learn: 🔍 Identifying the key touch points where online reviews and social media conversations can significantly impact guest perception, and best practices for dealing with negative feedback 🤖 How AI can be leveraged for sentiment analysis, real-time monitoring, and personalised guest outreach 📱 Strategies for managing your online presence across all key channels. And much more! 🎙️ Expert Speakers: • Anna Alonso, sales engineer, Shiji Group • Paul Bridger, COO, Rove Hotels • Kate Burns, senior solutions consultant, Reputation 🔗 Last chance to secure your spot! >> https://lnkd.in/gb8Y8nuC #hospitality #reputationmanagement #onlinereviews #AI #guestexperience #digitalmarketing #webinar #nocost

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Hear from The Collective's Rachel Ryder and other top incentive and event professional's in MeetingsNet's recent article and let us know what you think? Will you be implementing any of these tips into your events strategy? #Incentives #eventsstrategy #engagement

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Check out our one and only Russell Graham-Brown and his thoughts on the #evebtsindustry

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Get inviolved #eventprofs to help The Power of Events and LIVE (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment) gain better insight and understanding on this important topic for the #UK EventsIndustry

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Event tech is a key element to supporting ROI. In this clip from our recent webinar, Brandon McCormack, Head of Marketing - UK Wealth at Schroders, shares his perspective on how event tech drives their success. As a marketing leader, his role is all about aligning with the sales team’s goals—using event tech to provide valuable insights and actionable talking points for stronger follow-ups. Want to hear how they’re boosting ROI and leveraging data to support client conversations? 👉Click the link in the comments for more. #EventTech #MarketingStrategy #SalesSupport #ROI #Webinar #OnDemand #DigitalTransformation #MarketingAndSales

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A balancing act between economic recovery and business support - how will the new measures shape the hospitality and ticketing landscape? The Autumn Budget, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, brings significant changes Key Changes and Implications Business Rates Relief - Stability Amid Uncertainty A 40% business rates relief for retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses is introduced, capped at £110,000 per business until 2026. A permanent lower multiplier from 2026-27 provides predictability for future planning. Labour Market and National Living Wage The National Living Wage increase to £12.21 and a higher employer National Insurance rate (from 13.8% to 15%) will heighten payroll costs, impacting workforce management strategies. VAT Reform Hopes Unmet Despite strong industry lobbying, there’s no reduction in VAT, placing UK hospitality at a competitive disadvantage compared to Europe. Investment in Digital and Green Initiatives The budget emphasises digital adoption and energy efficiency measures, aligning with net-zero goals, which are crucial for sustainable growth. Travel Sector Specifics - Air Passenger Duty Higher duties on private jets have been announced, impacting the luxury travel segment, while regular flight rates remain unchanged. For Go Privilege and others in the hospitality and ticketing space, these changes underscore the need for strategic planning. As costs rise and incentives evolve, the ability to adapt and innovate will be key. We are closely monitoring how these policies unfold and are prepared to adjust our strategies accordingly. Feel free to connect if you’d like to discuss how these changes could affect our industry and future collaborations #AutumnBudget2024 #Hospitality #BusinessStrategy

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What's top of mind for CIOs? The GDS CIO Insight Summit unveiled that 35% of CIOs are focusing on the challenges of digital transformation and the technology estate. Think you can help? Get in the room with senior executives and decision makers to address industry challenges, accelerate business transformation and network with like-minded senior leaders - discover our Summit Portfolio: https://ow.ly/bwlx30sEFl1 #GDSSummits #CIO #DigitalTransformation

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Defining the vision for your organisation and navigating the path to achieve it is no small feat, especially for government departments dealing with the intricate web of public sector functions. Let’s explore the journey together! 🚀.....

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Wanting to have real in-depth strategic conversations with key decision makers? Check out the feedback from our recent MAT Strategy Forum that took place in April! For further details drop me a message, a comment or email me at [email protected]  #MATStratForum

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➡️ Quick update from my side. Kind of quieter than usual on here as I am busy with a capital B. 🧑‍🎓 So much to learn - loving the vibe we are building Ray Bugg and Ben Whiting ❤️ Massive thanks to all those out there who have taken the time to explain what they do to me over the last few weeks - and how DIGIT.FYI may be able to help them elevate their brand and further engage the massive Scottish Technology ecosystem. ☑️ HubSpot is very cool! Thanks to Kristian and Anna from Automate Now - HubSpot Consultancy for clear explanations and implementations of my sometimes poorly explained ideas! 💁 Top Tip If you aren't using Fathom - AI Meeting Assistant yet for automated meeting note taking I'd suggest giving it a whirl. If you want to see a business application of AI, look no further. 👏 Great news below about the huge number of folks coming along to #DIGITExpo on 21st Nov - over 2,000 now registered!! 😶 💹 There may be a couple of exhibitor slots still available. If you are coming along on the day - and want to showcase the cool stuff you do - get in touch for a run down on just how simple and cost-effective it could be to exhibit.

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The events and entertainment industry continually changes. We know that first hand. This article did surprise me on the extent of the entertainment venue closures. Over the past four years the UK has lost 37% of its clubs, which works out at about 10 clubs closing each month, according to research by the Nighttime Industries Association. Is this the beginning of the end for the nighttime entertainment industry? https://lnkd.in/eGhGQEvC #entertainment #entertainmentindustry #events

As well as participating in the CN Leaders Summit last week, I was also lucky enough to virtually attend B Lab UK's Louder Than Words Festival Speakers, including Mary Portas OBE, Patrick Grant FRSA, Farhana Yamin, Anuradha Chugh, Chris Skidmore, and Cynthia Davis CBE, led sessions that focused on how we can change the UK economy for the better, while driving justice, equity, inclusion and diversity. I was particularly struck by Mary Portas’ inspiring words: "Desire is the most powerful driver of human behaviour." It made me think about the steps we need to take to truly deliver the positive change in business that we’re all aspiring towards. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Actions will always speak louder than words. Even if we don’t get them perfectly right to start with, it’s better to set actionable goals and hold ourselves accountable, rather than waiting for the right solution to magically present itself. Actions can always be tweaked, but we won’t know until we try. 🤝In business we’ve traditionally focused on competition with other companies, but I think it’s great to immerse yourself in a community that’s dedicated to driving change for our people and planet. Surrounding ourselves with other inspirational leaders and learning from them is a brilliant way to achieve our own goals. ♻️If you want to see positive change in the world, you can’t sit around and hope it will happen, you have to be that change you want to see. Whether that’s through volunteering, learning, taking steps to be more green or adjusting your business operations, it all starts with us. #BCorpFestivalUK #Louderthanwords #BCorp #LeaveNoOneBehind

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📢 EVENT BUSINESS LEADERS: THIS ONES FOR YOU 👇 Leaders have often been caught out by not preparing sufficiently 😔 I remember when IR35 was in its infancy in 2019 and event business were scrabbling around to know how to navigate this in an industry that survives on freelance support. There are numerous incoming legislations and regulations across the EU that are highly likely to impact event business across the next 3-5 years, with several of these providing serious opportunities for savvy business leaders. I believe it’s essential for event leaders to understand how evolving legislations across the EU may impact their business and the ripples across their value chains. Join me at 10am tomorrow (Weds 20th) at the excel for Event Sustainability Live where I’ll be running a masterclass on emerging European sustainability legislations. 🔍Get a view of the landscape ⚠️Understand the risks and opportunities 🏆Take the lead —— Registration link in comments. isla is curating an amazing stage with two days of jam packed content. Join us there!

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