Brand & Burnout

News Digest [00:00:51] 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. Leading the debate this episode, we have:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space With Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   Year in Review: A Look Back over the Events Industry Stories From 2018   Ethical Questions [00:01:57] The Natural History Museum is Hosting a Party for the Saudis. Shame on It - The Guardian Design Museum Challenged over Private Arms Industry Event - The Guardian   Digital Progession [00:05:24] Sir Stelios orders a takeaway — to challenge Just Eat - The Times Airbnb wants Experiences in 1,000 destinations, expands activities - Phocus Wire   Sustainability [00:09:11] OLIO European parliament approves sweeping ban on single-use plastics - The Guardian Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned within a year - The Guardian   Industry Business [00:12:38] APPG for the Events Industry - is the Government doing enough to support the sector? Hilton and Marriott Cut Commission - Skift  Clarion acquires Penwell - Conference News Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.     Building Your Event's Visual Identity  [00:23:01] How do you create a clear visual identity for your events that tie in with and elevate your core brand? Gary Crane and Gerry O’Brien, the Directors of Ambition Creative, share their 20 years combined experience in creating events with a clear visual identity.    The Joy of Work: 30 Ways to Fix Your Work Culture and Fall in Love with Your Job Again  [00:35:07] Bruce Daisley, Twitter VP EMEA, joined us to discuss his new book The Joy of Work. At a time when the events industry is being described as one of the most stressful industries to work in, we need to curb burn out and find ways to improve work culture and get people feeling happier in their roles. Listen to the interview to hear Bruce's advice after his years of experience and research into creating a better work culture.     Follow EventLAB  EventLAB 2018 will offer cutting-edge insight, skill enhancing opportunities and fresh inspiration for the event planning journey. To register for tickets to the event go to eventlab.online.    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]