by Auaha | Oct 20, 2020 | Top Tips
With events back on the cards, it’s time to think about your events for 2021. But how do you plan a COVID prepared event? Meet the ‘New Zealand Events Sector Voluntary Code’. Christmas is finally looming (Argh! The countdown clock says 65 more days until Santa says...
by Auaha | Oct 7, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
It’s another episode in our Oh-Ah-Ha Live series, where we kōrero with people who dedicate themselves to the business event industry. Today we meet Sarah Searancke from Sarah Searancke Catering. Dedicated to uncompromised quality food, she dumfounded herself with her...
by Auaha | Sep 29, 2020 | Planning, Strategy
Data Collection is big business. Like most people, there’s a good chance you’re seriously underestimating the wealth of data you can pull from an event. It’s time to explore how data collection at events can mean accessing untapped potential in ROI, securing...
by Auaha | Sep 22, 2020 | Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Top Tips
This week, we spice up our Oh-Ah-Ha Live blog and introduce you to the fun and creative side of the Event Industry. I know, we can all do with a bit of fun lately… . Let me tell you, there is never a dull moment when you’re in the room with Lizz Santos. Her...
by Auaha | Sep 7, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
Another two weeks have gone by and we continue to explore the amazing world of the Business Event Industry and the talented patchwork of people that form the building blocks. Today’s episode is the unexpected story of a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) brimming...
by Auaha | Aug 27, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Planning
This week we chat with yet another talented person in the business events industry! Craig Murray is the Business Events Manager at Destination Rotorua. His journey leading up to this role has been amazing as you’ll soon read, and we’ve also discovered that he has a...
by Auaha | Aug 17, 2020 | Conference Planning, Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Planning
EventCover is New Zealand’s specialised event insurance professional, that serves our events industry which wasn’t being served well. EventCover was established in 2018 after recognising a gap in the insurance market. Event insurance is a unique niche market that...
by Auaha | Aug 3, 2020 | Conference Planning, Event technology, Planning
When your livelihood relies on regular business events to keep the sales funnel fed, a virtual event might be a great option in today’s world. But how do you decide whether your business needs a webinar or a virtual live event to get the results you want? Waiho i te...
by Auaha | Jul 29, 2020 | Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Top Tips
We’ve pulled the curtains on another area of the business events industry. If you don’t know much about a speaker bureau, then you’re in for a treat. Celebrity Speakers have a team of 10 dedicated members and between them they have 100 years of experience. A...
by Auaha | Jul 21, 2020 | Conference Planning, Top Tips
When you’re thinking of hosting a conference event, it’s easy to get carried away with good ideas and possibilities. However, there are core foundations that need careful attention, to be sure you’re drawing in the right audience and generating ticket sales to your...
by Auaha | Jul 15, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
Welcome to Oh-Ah-Ha Live! After facing life changing moments, the business events industry is now on the road to recovery! It’s going to be tough, event budgets are smaller. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is people and connecting with one another! When...
by Auaha | Jul 2, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
Welcome to our first Oh-Ah-Ha Live! Oh-Ah-Ha Live was born out of many conversations with peers and colleagues in the business events industry during lock-down. We were looking for creative was to create a profile for the business events industry, so we’re...