There are many benefits to sponsoring an event, including; generating new leads, building brand awareness and helping companies differentiate themselves from their competitors.

So we made it to year 9! Normally this would be a perfect excuse to go out and pop some prosecco and taking the obligatory team selfie, however thanks to COVID-19 things are slightly different!

Throughout 2020, Grapevine Event Management will be raising money for Cancer Research Wales; one of the leading charities searching to find a cure to cancer in Wales.

It has come to that time of year again, where we take a step back and look at what we have achieved over the past 12 months.

The Wales Transport Awards 2019 took place on Friday 1st November at the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel. Read our case study on the event here.

Ever find that your usual methods of attracting guests to your event might not be enough? Take a look at some of our top event promotion ideas to help drive attendance through the roof.

Does the idea of choosing the right venue for your event fill you with dread? The venue provides your guests with their first impression of your event so getting it right is paramount to say the least! Whether it’s a for a conference, party or even wedding use Grapevine Events’ top 10 list to help you make the choice easier.

Have you ever found yourself turning up to an event and forgotten something as simple as a sharpie?

FinTech Awards Wales 2019 took place on Friday 19th July at Tramshed, Cardiff. Please read our case study on the event.

The inaugural Wales Legal Awards 2019 took place on Friday 17th May at Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. Please read our case study on the event.

Find out the 4 reason why DIY events can fails and how we can help you achieve event success.

Finance Awards Wales 2019 took place on Friday 5th April at City Hall, Cardiff. Please read our case study on the event.

There are many reasons to host a company celebration; whether it be an office move, a company anniversary or just a chance to celebrate how well the company is doing. Check out our blog on the benefits of company celebrations.

We have now come to the end of our PESTLE blog series. Across the past 12 weeks we have covered the Political, Economic, Social, Technological and Legal factors that can be seen to be having an impact on the events industry, whether they be a positive or a negative one. In out last instalment we will cover some environmental impacts.

It has come to that time of year again, where we take a step back and look at what we have achieved over the past 12 months.

We now reach the penultimate blog in our 6-part series! This series has brought to light multiple different factors that we can see having an impact on the UK events industry, and by identifying such issues, we can plan for a more successful future.

Catch up on the political, economic, social and technological blogs now for more insight on the series.

This blog is part of a 6 part series which helps us look at the PESTLE impacts on the events industry. Previously we have touched upon the political, economic and social impacts. So if you haven’t done so already, catch up now.

So, you’ve booked a table at a business event, be it an awards ceremony, business dinner or charity event, and now you need to make it work for your business and justify the expense to your bank manager as well as having the responsibility of hosting that table and making sure everyone has a great time. Here are a few tips to take into consideration prior to the event that will help you become a master at table hosting.

The shortlist for the 17th annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards has been released today with businesses across the county borough region and from all sectors of the local economy being recognised for their achievement over the last 12 months.

Many do not realise there are so many different types of business events. This is because they all have similarities as they all bring people together in a face-to-face situation to exchange ideas and information.

There are lots of ways in which politics can impact upon the events industry, however, I am only going to highlight 3 key issues that can currently be seen influencing the industry.

Over the next 12 weeks our newest member of the team; Paige Cradduck, will be writing a fortnightly blog that will look into the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors that can currently be seen having an impact on the UK events industry.

As Grapevine continues to grow we are really pleased to welcome Paige Cradduck to the team as Events Assistant.

Meet the judges of the Wales Start-Up Awards 2018.

The Cardiff Business Awards 2018 took place at City Hall, Cardiff on Friday 15th June 2018. Please read our case study on the event.

While social media has long been a primary marketing tool within the events industry, not all organisers are getting as much from it as they should be.

Friday 15th June saw the winners of the 2018 Cardiff Business Awards announced at a lavish ceremony held at City Hall.

The shortlist for the Cardiff Business Awards 2018 has been announced.

The inaugural Wales Transport Awards has officially been launched!

We work in corporate events, and award ceremonies play a huge in that. Read our post on why we do what we do.

The Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2017 took place at Llechwen Hall Hotel on Friday 17th November 2017. Please read our case study on the event.

With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to take a step back and look at all the events we have been involved with in 2017.

The Fast Growth 50 Awards 2017 took place at The Mercure Holland House Hotel on Friday 20th October. Please read our case study on the event.

Zoe takes a look back at her first year working for Grapevine Event Management.

The Wales Start-Up Awards 2017 took place at Depot, Cardiff on Friday 15th September. Please read our case study on the event.

Event bio-metrics - a help or hindrance? Read our blog to decide for yourself.

Fundraising events can be a great way to raise money for charities. Not only will you have an amazing event, but you will be raising funds and awareness for a well deserved cause at the same time. Read our blog post on 5 things to think about when planning a fundraising event.

Corporate Hospitality can be hugely beneficial to your marketing strategy in many ways. Here are a few key DO'S and DON’TS when hosting corporate hospitality events:

So, your boss has told you that you need to put on an event. Do you do it yourself or hire in an events company to do it? Here are 4 reasons why we think it is better for you and your company to hire in an events company to put on a great event for you!

Last week saw the first lecture in a new series of events for Caerphilly Business Forum organised by Grapevine Event Management since coming on board as Forum coordinators. Read more here.

Business awards are a great thing to get involved with. No matter what the size of your company or the industry or sector your company is in there is a business award out there for you to win. Read our 5 reasons why your company should enter a business award.

Grapevine Event Management turns 6! Take a look at all the things we have done over the past 6 years.

Showcasing your company at an exhibition can be great for your company. Here are our top 5 tips when exhibiting.

Grapevine has been featured in the latest blog by Supreme Pens, speaking about the top opportunities for start-up's and small businesses at events and exhibitions. Click below to read the coverage.

When it comes to high profile events, such as, the inauguration of a President, the whole world will be watching. Here at Grapevine we have put together a few pointers to keep in mind if your event will have the eyes of the world watching.

Grapevine likes to keep up with the latest trends in the events World and have put together our top 5 predicted industry trends for 2017. 

Its been a great 2016 and we welcome Zoe for an exciting 2017 for Grapevine Events

December is here which means Christmas party season is about to kick off. Read Grapevine's DO's and DON'TS to get you through this festive period.

Sponsorship. It’s a powerful marketing tool and when done right can open a company up to a whole host of benefits. Whether you are an SME or a large enterprise, sponsorship should be part of your marketing strategy.