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Event Crisis Management in an Unpredictable Market: Why Strategic Event Partnerships Are Key Right Now

Written by: Alex Melia

Immersive Brand Experiences: Designing Events That Move People Emotionally

Written by: Sharon

A large crowd sits at round tables with tall candle centerpieces in a dimly lit banquet hall, illuminated by purple stage lights and spotlights, facing a stage with screens displaying logos and a striking Expo Stand Build as the focal point.

Multi‑Sensory Events: How to Engage Every Sense for Maximum Impact

Written by: Josie

A speaker stands on stage presenting creative event services to an attentive audience in a conference room, with a large screen behind displaying information about custody solutions and wallets.

The Tech Trends Shaping Events in 2026 and Beyond

Written by: Pete

Event Storytelling: How to Use Mystery and Discovery to Engage Attendees - First Event Blog

Event Storytelling: How to Use Mystery and Discovery to Engage Attendees

Written by: Stacey

Exclusive Experiences: Why Intimacy and Belonging Are the New Luxury First Event Blog

Exclusive Experiences: Why Intimacy and Belonging Are the New Luxury

Written by: Chloe

A large crowd attends a formal event in a dimly lit hall, with round tables and stage lights illuminating a screen displaying graphics at the front.

Why Should Events Be the Heart of Your 2026 Marketing Strategy?

Written by: Josie

A group of people pose and smile on a grand staircase lined with candles at a corporate event agency gathering, in an ornate hall with golden decorations and large illuminated pillars. Most are wearing black outfits and conference badges.

First Event 2025 Wrapped: A Year of Momentum in Corporate Events

Written by: Josie

A man holding a microphone speaks on stage next to a screen displaying a presentation and a sign that reads stream. Capture. Connect. The screen behind him shows the word Hello.

Event Design for Growth: Inspiring Curiosity, Collaboration and Connection

Written by: Stacey

The First Event team, dressed in matching black outfits and blue lanyards, smile for a group photo in a modern room with wood-paneled walls and patterned carpet. Some are sitting on the floor, while others kneel or stand behind.

Purposeful Events: How Personal Development Is Redefining the Experience Economy

Written by: Louise

Restorative Experiences: Why Connection and Purpose Are the Future of Events

Written by: Alex Stonall

Digital Detox Events: How to Help Attendees Reconnect in Real Life

Written by: Lucy

From Insight to Action: Your 6-Point Belonging Event Checklist

Written by: Steph

Beyond the Away Day: How to Build Culture All Year Round

Written by: Catherine

Top Incentive Event Trends for 2026 and Beyond

Written by: Holly

Belonging in Events: Why Connection Drives ROI

Written by: Chloe

Third Space Events: Why They Feel More Like Real Life

Written by: Steph

Work Without Meaning? Why Employees Are Disengaging and How Events Can Help

Written by: Chloe

Experience-Led Marketing: Creating Joyful Brand Connections That Last

Written by: Steph

Incentive Events for Remote Teams: Making Distance Disappear

Written by: Tom

How to Build Belonging in Hybrid Teams (Without Forcing People Back to the Office)

Written by: Tom

Tackling Loneliness Through Events: Your Top Questions Answered

Written by: Steph

The Importance of Staying Organised When Planning an Event

Written by: Steph

Loneliness is a Public Health Issue — But What About the Workplace?

Written by: Catherine

Why Incentive Events Are More Than a Perk, They’re a Business Strategy

Written by: Jake

Tackling Loneliness at Work: 5 Event Strategies You Need to Know

Written by: Jake

What is AV and How is it Used in the Corporate Events Industry?

Written by: Max

The Rise of Human-Centric Events, Where Mental and Physical Health Take Centre Stage

Written by: Lucy

Why Events Are Essential for Fast-Growing Companies: Boost Culture, Engagement and Brand Impact

Written by: Tom

How to Replace Hustle Culture With Mindful Experiences

Written by: Jake

Why Events Need to Drive Momentum — Not Just Moments

Written by: Steph

Why Going It Alone Doesn’t Cut It: The Case for a Full-Service Event Partner

Written by: Louise

The Conference is Dead – Enter the Era of Intentional Gathering

Written by: Chloe

Building Communities, Not Just Events

Written by: Dawn

Summer Corporate Event Ideas to Energise Your Team

Written by: Dawn

Why Events Are the Cure for Loneliness – And How Brands Can Build Community

Written by: Alex Melia

Marketing Your Corporate Event for Maximum Impact

Written by: Alex Perris

The Marketing Illusion: Why digital alone won’t cut it anymore

Written by: Alex Perris

How to Align Your Event Strategy with Attendee Values and Drive Meaningful Impact

Written by: Lucy

Why Attendees Demand Events That Align With Their Values

Written by: Catherine

How to Use Tech to Enhance Human Connection at Events

Written by: Luke

Hosting Eco-Conscious Corporate Events That Deliver Results

Written by: Jonny

Why Your Next Corporate Events Should Focus on Wellbeing

Written by: Steph

What Gen Z Can Teach Us About the Power of Tangible Experiences

Written by: Steph

Why Upskilling Needs to Be the New Networking at Events

Written by: Alex Stonall

How Technology is Redefining Corporate Events

Written by: Pete

Upskilling at Scale: How Events Support Lifelong Learning for Modern Workforces

Written by: Chloe

How Bespoke Corporate Events Boost Staff Engagement

Written by: Richard

Why Are People Hungrier For Events Than Ever?

Written by: Kerry

The rise of generational lenses: creating events that resonate across ages

Written by: Chloe

Reflecting on Success: Unwrapping First Event’s 2024’s Highlights

Written by: Josie

New Year, New Trends: Navigating the Landscape of 2025

Written by: Holly

From concept to conclusion: crafting your approach to strategic event planning

Written by: Steph

Revolutionising brand experiences: the impact of cutting-edge event tech

Written by: Max

The Power of First Event’s Services

Written by: Jake

Maximising Impact: Key Data to Capture for Event Optimisation

Written by: Dan

From Launches to Legacies: How Events Contribute to Long-Term Brand Building

Written by: Steph

5 Ways Hosting a Conference Can Accelerate Your Business Growth

Written by: Dan

How Can Creative and Tech-Led Events Boost Marketing Strategies?

Written by: Alex Melia

Beyond Rewards: Rethinking Incentive Events for 2026

Written by: Rosie

Immersive Storytelling: Engaging Audiences in New Ways

Written by: Stacey

A Week in My Life: Jonny King, Senior Project Manager

Written by: Jonny

The Power of Personalisation

Written by: Josie

Enhancing Event Experiences with AI: Efficiency and Engagement

Written by: Max

Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Events in 2025

Written by: Luke

How to Make the Most Out of Your Post-Event Feedback

Written by: Alex Melia

Unlocking Meaningful Connections: Building Lasting Brand Loyalty Through Creative Events

Written by: Steph

The Untapped Power of Events in a Shifting Business Landscape

Written by: Jake

The Future of Inclusive Event Experiences

Written by: Max

First Event Enhances Client Offering With Key Hires

Written by: Josie

Tech Trends in Events: How to Deliver Community, Content, and Connectivity

Written by: Pete

Why becoming an employee-owned business was the “best thing” for us

Written by: Richard

How to Ensure Your Events Align with Sustainability Goals

Written by: Max

Beyond the Agenda: From Networking to Community Building

Written by: Rosie

Enhancing Event Experiences with AI-Driven Insights

Written by: Max

Strategic Sponsorship: Maximising Impact at Events

Written by: Claire

From Attendees to Advocates: Strategies for Sustaining Brand Loyalty through Events

Written by: Chloe

Ignite Imagination: The Key to Event Brilliance Lies in Creativity

Written by: Dan

Incentive Events Unleashed: Benefits for B2B and Employee Engagement

Written by: Holly

How Do You Master Audience Engagement for Live, Hybrid and Virtual Events?

Written by: Luke

Max Collishaw asks whether AI can preserve creative talent, rather than threaten it

Written by: Josie

What Is An Event App And Why Does Your Corporate Event Need One?

Written by: Max

How Can AI-Powered Events Transform Your Event Strategy?

Written by: Max

Top Event Trends Every Event Planner Needs to Know

Written by: Kerry

First Event 2023: Wrapped!

Written by: Josie

Introducing our Head of Sales: Louise Gee

Written by: Josie

Registration to reflection: Transforming event lifecycles & elevating attendee experiences with event apps

Written by: Max

Event Trends That Will Never Die

Written by: Josie

The 2026 Guide to Virtual Events

Written by: Max

Event Marketing Tips: 13 Proven Strategies from a Leading Event Agency

Written by: Alex Melia

How Can AI Elevate Your Events?

Written by: Max

5 Event Trend Predictions For The Next 5 Years!

Written by: Dawn

Is it closing time for alcohol centred events?

Written by: Josie

Top 10 Incentive Travel Destinations That Motivate, Inspire and Deliver Results

Written by: Hannah Whitehouse- Anders

How to keep delegates engaged during your remote event

Written by: Max

11 Best Practices for Organising Sustainable Events

Written by: Jonny

Find out which 5 Audio Visual trends are leading the way in 2023!

Written by: Pete

The Powerful Benefits of Experiential Marketing

Written by: Steph

Why email marketing is the must have tool for event registration success

Written by: Josie

Top 5 UK Conference Destinations for 2023 and 2024

Written by: Louise

9 Reasons Why Event Websites Are Important

Written by: Josie

7 Mental Health Event Ideas That Inspire Action

Written by: Catherine

Paperless Conferences: Everything You Need To Know

Written by: Josie

6 Event Planner Marketing Strategies Used by Top Event Agencies

Written by: Alex Melia

23 Sustainable Event Ideas for Corporate Events That Make an Impact

Written by: Jonny

Event Branding Guide: What it means, why it matters, and our top tips!

Written by: Sharon

How we spread the love this February

Written by: Josie

13 Virtual Event Best Practices to Drive Attendance and Engagement

Written by: Luke

9 must-know marketing secrets for successful events

Written by: Steph

Attendee Engagement Strategies To Drive Event Success

Written by: Josie

8 Reasons Your Corporate Event Needs Its Own Native App

Written by: Alex Perris

2022 wrapped!

Written by: Josie

Experiential marketing: 5 of the top trends for this year!

Written by: Steph

How to evaluate your event strategy in 2023

Written by: Steph

Don’t scare your people away! The Tricks & Treats of Event Personalisation

Written by: Dawn

Why Host a Corporate Event? Benefits, Strategy & Event Planning Insights

Written by: Jake

Top 10 Sustainable Venues in the UK

Written by: Hannah Whitehouse- Anders

What Does the Future of Event Experiences Look Like?

Written by: Kerry

How to plan a green event: our ultimate guide!

Written by: Jonny

Virtual offering fuels growth at events business

Written by: Richard

7 Ways Event Marketing Can Boost Audience Engagement

Written by: Alex Perris

First Event expands with fourteen new hires

Written by: Josie

How a culture can save a workplace

Written by: Catherine

Where to Host Your Next Corporate Event: UK’s Top Conference Venues

Written by: Hannah Whitehouse- Anders

Are Virtual Events a Sustainable Solution?

Written by: Max

How Do Incentive Events Promote Wellbeing & Mental Health?

Written by: Lucy

Do hybrid events really give you the best of both virtual and in-person events?

Written by: Luke

What Are the 10 Benefits of Incentive Travel Schemes?

Written by: Dawn

The 6 secrets to maximise the ROI of your virtual event

Written by: Alex Melia

How Can Internal Events Boost Employee Engagement With The 5Cs?

Written by: Catherine

4 Reasons virtual events aren’t going away!

Written by: Max

10 Reasons Hybrid Events Are the Future

Written by: Luke

Why Go Vegan At Your Next Event?

Written by: Alex Melia

Our 2021 highlights!

Written by: Richard

Top tips for winning at virtual and hybrid events

Written by: Max

How To Plan A Sustainable Event

Written by: Jonny

Our top tips to attract more attendees to your next event!

Written by: Alex Perris

Why Is Analysing Attendee Data Essential for Event Success?

Written by: Josie

Why Integrating Events Into Your Employee Engagement Strategy Matters

Written by: Catherine

What Is Event Marketing and Why Is It Important?

Written by: Josie

Do virtual events generate ROI?

Written by: Max

15 virtual team building activities to engage your remote employees

Written by: Max

Top hybrid event strategy tips – think Hollywood!

Written by: Dawn

Top 6 UK Conference Destinations

Written by: Hannah Whitehouse- Anders

How Can Events Support Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace?

Written by: Lucy

Creating a successful PR & marketing plan for your event

Written by: Alex Melia

How a virtual event app can enhance your event results

Written by: Max

Using studio, hybrid or full virtual events in your event strategy

Written by: Pete

The types of virtual events explained

Written by: Max

How personalisation can show you love your employees!

Written by: Louise

Top 5 Employee Engagement Events to Boost Motivation

Written by: Catherine

Not Using a Corporate Event Agency? Here Are The Errors To Avoid When Event Planning

Written by: Kerry

Driving employee engagement

Written by: Louise

The Rise Of The ‘Unconference’

Written by: Chloe

7 Inspiring Corporate Event Ideas That Actually Deliver Results

Written by: Dawn

How Can Incentive Travel Increase Employee Happiness?

Written by: Alex Stonall

How To Organise A Kick-Ass Work Christmas Party

Written by: Josie

Update: How can incentive travel help businesses reach sales targets?

Written by: Alex Melia

How Can HR Teams Support Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace?

Written by: Catherine

The Importance Of Event Marketing

Written by: Alex Melia

London event venues guide

Written by: Louise

Measuring Conference ROI: Are Conferences Really Worth It?

Written by: Dan

How to justify the cost of attending trade shows

Written by: Claire

Why Should You Use an Event App for Your Corporate Event?

Written by: Josie

Happy Yorkshire Day from First Event!

Written by: Josie

12 Event Technologies To Boost Your Event ROI

Written by: Pete

How To Create Engaging Conference Content For Your Audience

Written by: Stacey

How To Find The Perfect Corporate Event Venue For Success

Written by: Hannah Whitehouse- Anders

The Best Incentive Activities to Maximise the Memorability of Your Incentive Events

Written by: Dawn

How Can Incentives Improve Employee Engagement in the Workplace?

Written by: Holly

The Essential Conference Planning Checklist

Written by: Kerry

Top 10 Incentive Travel Destinations for Corporate Events

Written by: Hannah Whitehouse- Anders

Why Corporate Incentive Travel Should Be Part of Your Business Strategy

Written by: Rosie

Cash Rewards vs Experience: Why Incentive Travel Wins

Written by: Rosie

How Can Events Help Consumer Goods Companies Achieve Their Targets?

Written by: Richard

Why Is Transparency Essential As A Corporate Event Agency?

Written by: Louise