Three Blind MICE
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -Three Blind MICE from Radio.Events is a podcast that goes behind the scenes of what is hip and happening into the extraordinary world of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events.
Three Blind MICE stars the unsung heroes behind so many great experiences - the bods who make it happen. This podcast is informative, entertaining, occasionally naughty, sometimes controversial, bright-eyed, maybe a little bit lary, but hopefully never dull.
Made by event professionals for event professionals.
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Episodes
Even more brilliant work. Growing sales. Award after award: Part 3/3 - Episode 13
January 24, 2019 15:35 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIntroduction In Part 3/3 we talk the wider industry - health and safety, poor Government engagement, a lack of influence and leadership from event press and trade bodies, and moonlighting at The Ministry of Sound. Episode notes Part 3 0:29 - Talking case studies 5:46 - Industry licensing and regulation 10:37 - Defining our industry. 11:30 - Raising our profile through the media and trade associations 14:58 - Expanding overseas - we need better support from Government. ...
More brilliant work. Growing sales. Award after award: Part 2/3 - Episode 12
January 24, 2019 15:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIntroduction In Part 2/3 we talk a ‘modest Rick Stainton’, ‘400 projects/year’ and go behind the scenes of Smyle. Episode notes Part 2 26:20 - The team 27:48 - Breaking my neck 32:09 - Sustainable events 33:27 - Hertford, Islington, San Francisco 36:13 - Women in Smyle 38:16 - Growing. Recruiting 41:13 - Awesome culture 45:32 - Charitable causes 48:28 - What projects 51:14 - Why Clients come calling 52:50 - Responding to briefs. Starring Guest: Rick Staint...
Brilliant work. Growing sales. Award after award: Part 1/3 - Episode 11
January 24, 2019 15:25 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIntroduction In Part 1/3 we talk award fever, ‘secrets of success’, new shareholders and some changes at Smyle. Episode notes Part 1 02:02 - Winning Agency of the Year and securing a place on the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic FastTrack 04:51 - Sold, some, but not all of us. Putting the record straight. 08:51 - Awards are important and why shouldn’t they be? 11:38 - Who goes into a great award submission? 16:04 - Celebrating success 19:58 - Smyle - The story so far - the ups, ...
Keynote speakers - talking talent: Part 2 - Episode 10
December 05, 2018 12:10 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIntroduction In Part 2/2 we share today's popular speaking topics and I persuade Maria Franzoni to name a few names and share some clips of popular speakers - Angela Oguntala, Dr Beau Lotto and Caspar Craven, plus anecdotes, budgeting and the changing face of the professional speaker business. Episode notes 01.10 - Today’s big topics, speakers and trends Maria shares 3 speakers and clips: 2:32 - Angela Oguntala 6:27 - Dr Beau Lotto 13:00 - Caspar Craven 18:29 - Anecdotes 20...
Keynote speakers - talking talent: Part 1 - Episode 9
December 05, 2018 12:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBIntroduction In Part 1/2 we talk the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of hiring keynote speakers for events, conferences and meetings with Maria Franzoni - a speaker bureau professional of some 20+ years. Full of tips and sound advice. We follow this up in Episode 10 - Part 2/2 discussing hot speaking topics and share some clips from 3 very different speakers. Episode notes 0:32 Introduction 2:16 Getting into the Speaker business 6:12 Before booking speaker talent 9:15 Benefits of using a...
Putting the Social in Events - Episode 8
November 13, 2018 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIntroduction We catch-up with futurologist, keynote speaker and former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew Grill on the business of Social. Making Social come to life for our listeners, whether that's the social in social media, social sharing, social selling or social business in general. We talk Linkedin, the 'sanity versus vanity' of Instagram, your digital first impression, how to rise above that noise, quality content and Sir Tim Berners-Lee. His practical and actionable in...
Digital Disruption in Events with futurologist Andrew Grill - Episode 7
November 13, 2018 16:10 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIntroduction In this podcast, I catch-up with the very busy futurologist, keynote speaker and former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew Grill as we chat digital disruption and events. We talk how to get digital, Bitcoin, Betty the Bot, off-loading the tedium, the role of personal digital agents, attracting high profits, data in the cloud or in a Swiss bank, poor event apps, the 15 people you should really network with and Arthur C Clarke. Episode notes O2:22 – To get Digital, ...
Talking events and technology with Julius Solaris: Part 2 - Episode 6
October 17, 2018 22:20 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MBIntroduction Three Blind MICE talk with Julius Solaris, founder of the Event Managers Blog about what event technology we should be aware of and considering as part of event solutions. Episode notes 00:42 - What event tech and marketing tech should we have on our radar screens? 01:15 - AR, VR and Mixed Reality 04:12 - 360° degree live video is an opportunity that's being missed by event professionals 08:06 - Facial recognition and how that could impact events 12:47 - Ticket scalpin...
Talking events and technology with Julius Solaris: Part 1 - Episode 5
October 17, 2018 22:15 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MBIntroduction In the 1st of 2-part episodes, Three Blind MICE talk with Julius Solaris about life and events in the USA vs Europe, the changing world of event technology, the M&A taking place and what that means for event stakeholders. We highlight that tangible metrics, granular reports and actionable insights are the only accountable way to deliver successful events. We discuss 100-200 pax size events and how technology is enabling big efficiencies and transforming the planning pro...
VoGs - Tips, tricks and words from the wise: Part 3 - Episode 4
October 17, 2018 22:10 - 23 minutes - 27 MBIntroduction Part 3 of our 3-part interview with VOGs live events – as we talk celebrities, awards, inspiration, becoming a VoG, HM The Queen and ‘what if…’ Episode notes 1:00 - How we nearly lost Peter Dickson - all in the cause of 'celebrity' 2:37 - Katie Flamman wins a big gong 4:50 - You've met so many talented people, who really stood out for you and why? Verity, Katie and Peter share their inspiration 10:13 - How do you become a voice artist/voice of god? 13:14 - Steppin...
VoGs - Tips, tricks and great stories: Part 2 - Episode 3
October 17, 2018 21:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIntroduction 3-part episode: Part 2/3 - Voice of Gods smooth over the cracks at Live Events as our VoG guests share their tips and stories. Episode notes 1:50 - Pre recorded VoG clips 4:00 - Why a live VoG is better than pre-recorded 5:20 - Here, there and everywhere or working from home? 7:20 - Visualising your audience 8:55 - Why connecting is so very important 11:00 - Stories from the Gods - the good, the bad and the 'bloomin' ugly' at live events Starring Guests: Katie Fl...
VoGs - What are they, who are they and some useful tips: Part 1 - Episode 2
October 17, 2018 20:15 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIntroduction 3-part episode: Part 1 - What is a VOG, how you become one, why good ones are important to event professionals and how these three talented individuals became part of the live events scene. Episode notes 00:50 - Why VoGs are important 01:27 - What is a VoG and what do they actually do in Live Events? 01:35 - Mystery VoG 1 defines a VoG 02:37 - Mystery VoG 2 disembodied or? 02:54 - How do you become a VoG 03:30 - Mystery VoG 2 is unmasked + her personal story 04:43 - Ri...
What's going on in Events - Episode 1
October 17, 2018 19:25 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIntroduction Three Blind MICE sits down with two events industry stalwarts to talk events - and what's going on. We talk, don't get too excited, UK Brexit and the Events Industry, Freelancers, Destinations, the changing face of events agencies/production companies, and most seriously of all, 'Houston we have a problem' - and it's called Health & Safety in Events, or a lack of it! This is a kind of technical dress rehearsal for subsequent Three Blind MICE podcasts. It's a bit too l...
Introducing Three Blind MICE - Episode 0
October 17, 2018 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBIntroduction This short opening episode introduces Three Blind MICE by Radio.Events - the podcast made for events professionals by event professionals. A podcast that goes behind the scenes of what is hip and happening in the extraordinary world of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events. The little pod with a cast of thousands - you! It sets out to star the unsung heroes behind so many great experiences - the bods who make it happen. This podcast is occasionally naughty, some...