As some of you may know already, I am going to be leaving Emap at the end of the week after four and a half years. I’m leaving to take up the role of Marketing Manager over at ExCeL London, a new challenge I’m really looking forward to.
This does mean of course I say goodbye [...]
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Despite the cold BETT 2010 almost breaks visitor records
BETT 2010 was a huge success with 29,736* visitors braving freezing conditions to come along to Olympia and experience one great event.
I have to admit when I ventured out of the hotel on the opening morning to see 2cm of snow on the ground, I was fearful that numbers would suffer significantly. In the end [...]
BETT day 3 draws to a close, but there is always Saturday
Friday at BETT is always the busiest day and this year was no exception. The aisle ways are still busy even as the doors get ready to close.
I have really enjoyed my day at the show, as usual it’s been a busy one, I’ve managed to fit in meetings with O2 and LG, I also [...]
BETT 2010 grabs the headlines
As visitors continue to flood into BETT, the show is receiving more press coverage than ever before.
Yesterday the BBC were here and you can see the Newsbeat report here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8457679.stm
BETT will also feature on Newsround tonight with pupils from the Lampton School (our Playful Learning volunteers) used a press pack reporters for the broadcast. You [...]
BETT 2010 is now open
BETT 2010 has been open for business since 10am this morning. Despite the bad weather thousands have already braved the snow to attend.
The great news is the forecast is for dry weather over the next few days, so if you haven’t attended yet remember BETT is open until Saturday so you still have plenty of [...]
BETT week is here
Just two days to go until opening and it has come round even quicker than it did last year, 2009 seemed to fly by.
We now have a confirmed pick up site for the free coaches between Earls Court and Olympia:
Take the Warwick Road Exit, cross the road to Earls Court and you can pick up [...]
A warm welcome awaits you at BETT 2010
Looks like BETT 2010 is going to be one of the coldest for years. However this certainly isn’t freezing our enthusiasm here at Emap towers. Everyone in the team has been able to make it into work this week as the tubes are all still running as normal.
Some fantastic new initiatives have been implemented [...]
Only one week to go until BETT opens!
2010 is now a few days old so it can only mean one thing, BETT opens next week.
For those of you exhibiting at BETT, I hope that your plans are well underway and that you are ready and raring to go for what promises to be a great event.
If you are planning to visit, your [...]
Teachers are taking over
BETT has always been about inspiring educators, which is why we are always very keen to host TeachMeet at the show each year. For those of you that may not be familiar with this notion, TeachMeet is an informal gathering of teachers who get together regularly throughout the year to discuss educational issues, share best [...]
Content, Content and more Content at BETT 2010
It’s been a little while since my last blog post so I thought I would update everybody on our progress towards BETT which opens in less than 4 weeks time!
As you can probably imagine it’s been a very busy few weeks for us here at Emap Towers. Our sales team have been booking in more [...]