Three Blind MICE - SoundSage

Introduction

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.
17:09 - Two Jobs Stainton - Mixing the Ministry of Sound and the day job.

Starring

Guest:

Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle

Host:

Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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Introduction

In Part 2/3 we talk a ‘modest Rick Stainton’, ‘400 projects/year’ and go behind the scenes of Smyle.

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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 Stainton, CEO of Smyle

Host:

Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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IntroductionIn Part 1/3 we talk award fever, ‘secrets of success’, new shareholders and some changes at Smyle.

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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, downs and ups.

Starring

Guest:

Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle

Host:

Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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Introduction
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

20:43 - Buyer beware

21:42 - Budgeting

23:10 - The changing face of the speaker business

25:02 - The future of public speaking is bright

Starring

Guests:

Maria Franzoni - Maria Franzoni Limited speaker bureau

Spoken appearances from:

Angela Oguntala

Dr Beau Lotto

Caspar Craven

Host:

Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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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 speaker bureau

15:19 What do speakers cost? Cost v Value

19:05 What extras to think about

20:30 Do’s and Don’ts

22:35 Finding the right speakers, the wow factor

30:10 Pre event arrangements

34:08 The speaker briefing

35:30 The big day

38:14 Post event

Starring

Guest:

Maria Franzoni - Maria Franzoni Limited

Host:

Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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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 insights are well worth a bit of ear-time.

Episode notes
03:12 – Sanity vs Vanity on Instagram
03:42 – Social scoring
04:04 – Brands are buying reach not real influence
04:56 – Digital first impressions
05:27 – Social has gone beyond just a way to communicate
08:12 – Event bots providing on demand content
12:50 – Personal brand
13:45 – Rise above the noise – getting more from Linkedin
15:27 – Creating content that is worth sharing, content that resonates…
17:17 – You want to be owning the front page of Google
18:44 – Thought leadership is earned just as influence is earned
21:32 – ‘But what will you do differently?’
23:46 – Current hot topics and how to contact Andrew

Starring
Guest: Andrew Grill
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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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, you need to be Digital

03:32 – (Bitcoin) Coinbase

05:21 – Disruptional transformation

11.04 – Regulators and empowered consumers

13:05 – Sir Tim Berners-Lee is concerned

13:41 – The rise of Digital Agents

15:02 – GP at Hand

16:44 – Setting up your own Bot

17:17 – Betty the Bot in events

20:25 – Event apps have failed to evolve

23:02 – Who are the 15 people that I should really network with at this event

23:16 – Augmented Intelligence

Starring
Guest: Andrew Grill
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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Introduction
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 scalping at events
14:39 - Event chatbots - what are they and how can they help event organisers?
23:22 - Voice is the next big enabler for event organisers
25:21 - Live transcription/translation of speakers at events
27:18 - We'll see larger event tech tools shipping with great vertical integration (more functional modules added on)
27:40 - Smart badges
28:56 - EMBlog.com, Event Tech Bible, Event Trends, 29 Event Case Studies from around the world, EMBlog on YouTube
31:44 - Personal advice from Julius
34:11 - A reflective comment and thoughts for the Events Industry from the Honorary Doc
40:35 - How you can help support Three Blind Mice
Until next time

Starring
Guest: Julius Solaris
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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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 process with search filters and 360º tours/show-rounds.

Episode Notes
0:09 - Welcome
06:58 - Life in the USA
08:19 - USA vs European events
10:47 - Event technology has only just begun
13:08 - Face to Face doesn't mean technology can't help transform the experience and the results
18:01 - Event technology isn't just about big conferences and trade shows - the 100-200 pax events can gain tremendously.
22:18 - Transforming the venue planning process.
23:56 - Venues and hotels must transform their websites for event planners or die
360º tours/show-rounds, online and on the exhibition stand.

Part 2 continues in the next episode.

Starring
Guest: Julius Solaris
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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Introduction
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 - Stepping into the boxing ring
14:20 - Stepping out of your comfort zone
16:23 - Introducing Her Majesty The Queen
16:52 - 'What if....'
18:10 - Some of the many voices of the professional voice artist with Peter Dickson
19:58 - How do you contact these professional Voice of Gods/voice artists? Check out the episode page on Radio.Events

Starring
Guests: Katie Flamman, Verity Panter, Peter Dickson
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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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 Flamman, Verity Panter, Peter Dickson
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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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 - Ringside with Verity Panter
06:07 - Mystery VoG 3 revealed + her personal story
07:25 - Mystery VoG 1 comes clean and shares his Jackanory
08:47 - VoG 1 - my first live event
09:19 - Personifying the event brand
10:47 - Switching gears across voice genres and event types
12:10 - Is it just about the voice?
13:27 - Preparing an event script for a VoG
13:40 - How to announce someone at a live event
16:16 - Name phonetics anyone
16:49 - Voicing names at an award ceremony - The Mixology Awards with Katie Flamman
17:27 - Life as a boxing VoG - Verity Panter
20:43 - Three magic words + 1 important noise Peter Dickson uses as a VoG

Starring
Guests: Katie Flamman, Verity Panter, Peter Dickson
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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Introduction
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 long for one sitting. But we're aiming to get there. We believe there's some good and important stuff here. We hope you agree. Thanks for your understanding.

Episode notes
1:12 - Introducing our guests and much laughter
3:22 - UK event excellence, some important stats
4:08 - Will Brexit be the party pooper for the UK events industry?
9:40 - The changing face of the UK events industry: people, regulations, standards, free for all
13:14 - Concerns about health and safety in the events industry: no risk assessments, lack of knowledge
17:47 - The acid test for health and safety at any event + ignorance is no defence
21:30 - Health and safety is not just about big events - a personal story and an appeal
23:43 - Either/Or - a quick round
26:00 - Freelancers and events: considerations and best practices
32:17 - Common mistakes Agencies make with events
32:53 - Common mistakes Brand owners make
34:34 - Common mistakes Suppliers make
40:13 - Stand out moments of the last year #metoo #WorldCupRussia #CSR

Starring
Guests: Gill Harvey, Cassander van Eerd
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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Introduction
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, sometimes controversial, bright-eyed, maybe a little bit lary, but hopefully never dull.

This short introductory episode of the Three Blind MICE podcast also introduces its host, the honorary doc, Randle Stonier. We're getting this out the way now so you don't have to hear it in very episode.

Episode Notes

0.00 - What is Three Blind MICE?

0:58 - Introducing your host, Randle Stonier - who is he?
2:58 - An introduction to Three Blind MICE

3:37 - What we're hoping to deliver
4:14 - Get in touch - via our Voice Pipe!
4:14 - Get in touch - via our website

4:40 - What's coming up in the near future

Hosted by: Randle Stonier, HonDEd.

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

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