The Istead Way- 10 Golden Rules of an Istead Technician
We have this thing. It’s the thing that keeps our clients returning year on year. It’s the thing that helps our events run smooth technically. That thing is The Istead Way. It’s the way we conduct ourselves throughout everything we do. From the way we behave, to the way we think. Here are our 10 […]
7 Problems at an Event to Avoid
There will always be unexpected and unforeseeable issues that can crop up last minute whilst planning your event. It’s always important for event planners to think on their feet and have a plan B and C in place. However, expect the unexpected as the unexpected often happens. Some things you just can’t control but with […]
EU Referendum- How Brexit Impacts Us
Being part of the EU was a great thing for us. We deliver a number of events throughout Europe with us already working at 4 European events this year in Cannes, Prague, Paris and Frankfurt. There were worries for small business owners that if the UK voted to leave the EU, SME’s like ourselves could be […]
7 Best Event Venues in the West Midlands
Providing audio visual equipment at conferences and events in the UK and Europe, we visit a number of different venues. We see the good, the bad and the damn right ugly! We could tell you a few stories but we’ll save that for another post! In the meantime, here are some of our favourites: Chesford […]
March Charity Events
We are extremely proud to be a part of our chosen charity’s fundraising events. We provide full audio visual support for KidsOut and The Sick Children’s Trust at a number of their events throughout the year at a discounted rate. On Thursday 3rd March, we supported the KidsOut ‘Question of Sport’ event at Elland Road in Leeds. […]
A Seamless Presentation
We’ve been technically supporting presenters for many years now and we’ve seen it all. From the David Brent-like marketing manager who arrives on stage to ‘Simply The Best’, to the IT manager who presents with every possible gadget and gizmo, only for the internet to stop working mid-presentation. Here are a few helpful tips to […]
Venue of the Month- February 2016
Our experience in working in a number of different venues across the UK and Europe has given us the idea to recognise and showcase our favourite event venues for you every month. February’s venue of the month is the Hilton London Heathrow Terminal 5. Situated just off the M4 and M25, this venue is in […]
Interact With Your Audience Using Catchbox!
A great addition to any event is the Catchbox, the world’s first throwable microphone! Whether you’re planning a conference, AGM or even a small meeting, Catchbox is a fun and interactive way of engaging with your audience making their experience more enjoyable and most importantly, your event more memorable! There are two versions of the […]
Planning an Event in Prague?
This January, we flew over to the Czech Republic for a site visit at the Prague Marriott Hotel in preparation for our client’s conference in April. Nothing could have prepared us for how cold it was! You might have seen us tweet a photo in the snow outside of the Church of Our Lady before […]
