Case Study: NGSU Staff Conference
Event: Bi-Annual Staff Conference
Delegate Size: 200 delegates
Time Scale: 6 months
Duration: 3 days
Having worked with Nationwide Group Staff Union since 2007, we were proud to assist again with this year’s event which was held over 3 days at the Leicester Marriott Hotel, this was along side the launch of Nationwide’s new corporate branding. The event was attended by over 200 delegates, with their AGM taking place on the first day with the second day being used for Staff Union matters. This year also saw the introduction of a 3rd day where Nationwide Managers from the retail division informing NGSU members about the major rebranding that is taking place across the country with a new look for their banking app, social media platforms, and in letters and emails. Sustainability was a major consideration during their rebranding process and is being carried out in an environmentally responsible way. All new banking cards are now made up of 85.5% recycled plastic with 100% recycled plastic on the horizon. Nationwide also stated that they will be using up existing stocks of cards and letter headed paper before introducing the new branding.
To assist NGSU with the event Mercian Events provided a 16m wide custom-made conference set, with their new branding on and incorporating a 3.3m wide projection screen. A 10m wide by 3m deep, carpeted stage was installed in front on which an acrylic lectern for presenters to speak from, plus a 3m top table for senior Union Members to be seated. All 3 days were filmed and recorded, using a twin camera video production package with all footage being edited post event in our studios. On both nights, there was entertainment provided for the delegates with Mercian Events providing a full Karaoke system, and operated by our very own DJ Terry ‘Tez the Tong’ Stimson which went down a complete storm with all in the room. Overseeing all 3 days, was our Director of Events Ben McCaffery together with Project Manager Terry Stimson.
Key Elements:
- Custom built conference set
- Martin audio system
- 10,000 ASMI Lumin Laser projector
- Live event video recording/production
- New corporate branding
- Karaoke/Disco Equipment and DJ
For further information on the event contact:
Mercian Events – Ben McCaffery Director of Events – Tel 01905 726665