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Conferences

The London Palladium has been an iconic part of the capital since the early part of the 20th Century. In 1910, the majestic auditorium opened its doors, and in the following years would be known for its eclectic variety shows, including the Royal Variety Performance. Over the years, the biggest global acts of distinct talents would grace the stage – including Harry Houdini, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and the Ma

Venue Marketing

Check out 10 Reasons Why Hire Space Venue Managers Are Events Superstars: Part I 6. They're always, always on the ball However meticulous your scheduling and logistics planning is, things can still go wrong, problems can still arise, and it would be down to the venue manager to ensure that the event will go on as smoothly as possible. Jack Mayorcas at Tanner Warehouse

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Events

This iconic, world-famous venue really needs no introduction. But then, that would make for a very short blog. We say "venue", but really it's a structure made up of 32 separate venues, all accommodating three to 25 people. These "passenger capsules" are unconventionally inviting choices for all manner of events, from celebrations with friends and family, to networking and corporate events. Whatever the occasion, the panoramic views of the London skyline from 135 metres in the air are unparalle

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1. Whatever event you put on, they're always enthusiastic about it A Hire Space venue manager not only helps you set up a room, but also makes sure that your guests will have a memorable experience. Once, Harry Upton who's based at Madame Tussauds , hosted an after party for 750 Star Wars fans. Not exactly a fanatic himself... What did he do? He read up on everything Star Wars, got the DJ to mash up the saga's theme songs and everyone dan

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Events

October may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean a dang thing at Fulham's Octoberfest Pub , where the Germanic vibes last throughout most of the year – in the form of a live oompah band, 60 authentic German beers, lederhosen-clad servers and more. During the week, an English twist is noticeable at the space, with live sport on t

Digital Marketing

Now that we’ve had a quick look at the beginnings of online marketing , it’s time to start looking at what you, as venue marketeers, can do to start bringing in brand new customers online. Your own website is the place to start, and you should play a big part in deciding how it looks. Whether you are building it yourself, or are outsourcing it to a web developer, it should be a reflection of your business - and you know that best! It should

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Weddings

As one of the world's leading educational institutions, Imperial College is a leading voice in the exploration of science, engineering, medicine and business. And with alumni including the likes of Alexander Fleming, H.G. Wells and of course, the legend that is Brian May, the College has a lot to shout about. Aside from its educational roots, Imperial is also a highly respected event space. Besides it's impressive Sherfield Building

Parties

It's no secret that Shoreditch is in a league of its own when it comes to innovative venues. And the area's newest addition, Shoreditch Platform , is no exception to the rule. Located at the heart of East London's creative quarter, this inventive loft space is a treat for the eyes for creatives and non-creatives alike. Designed by award-winning architect Alex Meitlis and artist Ivo Bisignano, it's no wonder that Shoreditch Platfor

Venues

As a keen advocate for your venue, you might wonder about your profile's marketing exposure from time to time. Our Community Support team have compiled some top tips to help you optimise your venue profiles for customers. Big Q: Is My Venue Profile Published? Head to hirespace.com , where customers carry out their venue searches. Click the green Search button on our homepage and then click More Filters. Run a search using the Venue Name filter and click Show Results.

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Digital Marketing

As a venue, you should have some beautiful, professional photos. And not just of the whole of your space - even the little things, the trinkets, the details, the touches that make your venue what it is. But are you making the most of them? Pinterest is the photographer's paradise. It's a place of strong hues, inventive ideas and beautiful images. It's a place that, for venues, is the ideal landscape to get people excited about what you can offer to everyone planning their event. Here's a step-

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Venue Marketing

As a way of getting a message across, of telling a story, or of making a memorable impression, videos are number one. There is no competition. The world is on autoplay, and any marketing strategy needs to have a plan to use them. Here's a five-step plan to get you started. Before we get into how to create a great YouTube video, you've got to create your YouTube Channel. Much like creating a social media 'page', the process is easy to follow. You can get started by clicking here.

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Digital Marketing

The world wide web is a multi-faceted thing, but when it comes to marketing, all roads lead to (and from) one place... Google. To understand how best to market your venue to new users online, it's helpful to have a sense of how Google works and thinks - and a brief understanding of the journey it has gone on since its inception in 1996. Here’s a very brief history. 1. PageRank When Larry Page and Sergei Brin started building the platform, they had a simple question to

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Events

Vauxhall railway station was opened in 1848 when the main line was extended from Nine Elms to Waterloo. The line was fundamental to the supply of milk between London and the West Country, as Vauxhall station was located next to a major creamery and milk bottling plant for United Dairies. Since then, the railway arches have become iconic amongst London's event-planning elite, and it's easy to see why. At the heart of this cultural hub, you'll find Vauxhall Arches

Venues

This blog is written for Hire Space venue managers. Not yet a Hirespacer but wanna get involved? Sign up your venue now . Enquiries can be unsuitable at a venue for a number of reasons. Lack of availability, incompatible production requirements, or simply, your space is just too big or small for the client's guest numbers. Rather than turning the client away, why not introduce them to our Venue Experts at Hire Space

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Venue Marketing

Lots of venues have a team of event superstars managing enquiries daily. Because of this, quite a few venue managers have requested a feature allowing them to manage access to their venue profiles easily. That means adding and removing team members' Hire Space accounts, in a few clicks. Guess what? It's been released! Add a new admin in 28 Seconds: Give it a go! First, log into your Hire Space account and head to your venue profile. Click on the ta

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Venues

If you know anything about Hire Space , you'll know that we're the UK's leading venue website. With more than 100,000 monthly visitors and over 4,000 venues on our extensive database, we've quickly become the nation's favourite event planning resource. But what makes Hire Space really unique, is our team of venue experts . Our experts have the marketplace at their fingertips. Combine this with their extensive knowledge of the venue hire and

Venue Marketing

Hire Space Enquiry Cycle in 47 Seconds We recommend users to use a Chrome browser when managing Hire Space enquiries for an optimal experience. When a customer contacts a Hire Space Venue, a notification email is sent to the venue's registered email inbox(es): * Click the Respond button on your notification email to be redirected to the new enquiry * On the enquiry page, you can see the customer's event brief and contact details. Should anything change, you can update them, a

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Film and Photo

Let's face it – we all like to look picture perfect. But to get a fabulous shot, you're going to need a fabulous venue to match. With that in mind, we've come up with 7 photo-ready venues to please even the most discerning photographers. Now everybody smile, and say 'cheese'... 1. Pulse & Bankside Vaults Blackfriars

Team Building

At Hire Space we work with a huge variety of suppliers from across the events industry, from catering, to AV and team-building. Finding amazing venues for our clients' events is just the start, so we're always excited to see what's new in the supplier world. One in particular that we've just started working with is a company called Jericho, that specialise in 'extraordinary' and 'immersive' team-building experiences. Jericho provide client engagement that is slightly m

Events

We're starting a monthly Guest Blog series, allowing you to hear more from team members across Hire Space. Our Account Specialist, Marcus Stanway-Williams , delves into the world of data and its use in the events industry. Everyone is talking about data. Businesses across the world are waking up to the idea that a deeper understanding of what data is, and how it can be harnessed, will be instrumental in ensuring their success in the future. Specifically, the dat

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