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IntroductionIn 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 notesPart 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.  StarringGuest: Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle Host: Randle Stonier Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events

IntroductionIn Part 2/3 we talk a ‘modest Rick Stainton’, ‘400 projects/year’ and go behind the scenes of Smyle. Episode notesPart 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.  StarringGuest: Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle Host: Randle Stonier Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events

IntroductionIn Part 1/3 we talk award fever, ‘secrets of success’, new shareholders and some changes at Smyle.Episode notesPart 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.  StarringGuest: Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle Host: Randle Stonier Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events

IntroductionIn 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 notes01.10 - Today’s big topics, speakers and trendsMaria shares 3 speakers and clips:2:32 - Angela Oguntala6:27 - Dr Beau Lotto13:00 - Caspar Craven18:29 - Anecdotes20:43 - Buyer beware21:42 - Budgeting23:10 - The changing face of the speaker business25:02 - The future of public speaking is bright StarringGuests:Maria Franzoni - Maria Franzoni Limited speaker bureauSpoken appearances from:Angela OguntalaDr Beau LottoCaspar Craven Host: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionIn 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 notes0:32 Introduction2:16 Getting into the Speaker business6:12 Before booking speaker talent9:15 Benefits of using a speaker bureau15:19 What do speakers cost? Cost v Value19:05 What extras to think about20:30 Do’s and Don’ts22:35 Finding the right speakers, the wow factor30:10 Pre event arrangements34:08 The speaker briefing35:30 The big day38:14 Post event StarringGuest: Maria Franzoni - Maria Franzoni Limited  Host: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionWe 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 notes03:12 – Sanity vs Vanity on Instagram03:42 – Social scoring04:04 – Brands are buying reach not real influence04:56 – Digital first impressions05:27 – Social has gone beyond just a way to communicate08:12 – Event bots providing on demand content12:50 – Personal brand13:45 – Rise above the noise – getting more from Linkedin15:27 – Creating content that is worth sharing, content that resonates…17:17 – You want to be owning the front page of Google18:44 – Thought leadership is earned just as influence is earned21:32 – ‘But what will you do differently?’23:46 – Current hot topics and how to contact AndrewStarringGuest: Andrew GrillHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionIn 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 notesO2:22 – To get Digital, you need to be Digital03:32 – (Bitcoin) Coinbase05:21 – Disruptional transformation11.04 – Regulators and empowered consumers13:05 – Sir Tim Berners-Lee is concerned13:41 – The rise of Digital Agents15:02 – GP at Hand16:44 – Setting up your own Bot17:17 – Betty the Bot in events20:25 – Event apps have failed to evolve23:02 – Who are the 15 people that I should really network with at this event23:16 – Augmented Intelligence StarringGuest: Andrew GrillHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionThree 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 notes00:42 - What event tech and marketing tech should we have on our radar screens?01:15 - AR, VR and Mixed Reality04:12 - 360° degree live video is an opportunity that's being missed by event professionals08:06 - Facial recognition and how that could impact events12:47 - Ticket scalping at events14:39 - Event chatbots - what are they and how can they help event organisers?23:22 - Voice is the next big enabler for event organisers25:21 - Live transcription/translation of speakers at events27:18 - We'll see larger event tech tools shipping with great vertical integration (more functional modules added on)27:40 - Smart badges28:56 - EMBlog.com, Event Tech Bible, Event Trends, 29 Event Case Studies from around the world, EMBlog on YouTube31:44 - Personal advice from Julius34:11 - A reflective comment and thoughts for the Events Industry from the Honorary Doc40:35 - How you can help support Three Blind MiceUntil next timeStarringGuest: Julius SolarisHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionIn 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 Notes0:09 - Welcome06:58 - Life in the USA08:19 - USA vs European events10:47 - Event technology has only just begun13:08 - Face to Face doesn't mean technology can't help transform the experience and the results18:01 - 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 die360º tours/show-rounds, online and on the exhibition stand.Part 2 continues in the next episode.StarringGuest: Julius SolarisHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionPart 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 notes1:00  - How we nearly lost Peter Dickson - all in the cause of 'celebrity'2:37  - Katie Flamman wins a big gong4:50  - You've met so many talented people, who really stood out for you and why? Verity, Katie and Peter share their inspiration10:13  - How do you become a voice artist/voice of god?13:14  - Stepping into the boxing ring14:20 - Stepping out of your comfort zone16:23 - Introducing Her Majesty The Queen16:52 - 'What if....'18:10 - Some of the many voices of the professional voice artist with Peter Dickson19:58 - How do you contact these professional Voice of Gods/voice artists? Check out the episode page on Radio.EventsStarringGuests: Katie Flamman, Verity Panter, Peter DicksonHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

Introduction3-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 notes1:50  - Pre recorded VoG clips4:00  - Why a live VoG is better than pre-recorded5:20  - Here, there and everywhere or working from home?7:20  - Visualising your audience8:55  - Why connecting is so very important11:00 - Stories from the Gods - the good, the bad and the 'bloomin' ugly' at live eventsStarringGuests: Katie Flamman, Verity Panter, Peter DicksonHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

Introduction3-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 notes00:50 - Why VoGs are important01:27 - What is a VoG and what do they actually do in Live Events?01:35 - Mystery VoG 1 defines a VoG02:37 - Mystery VoG 2 disembodied or?02:54 - How do you become a VoG03:30 - Mystery VoG 2 is unmasked + her personal story04:43 - Ringside with Verity Panter06:07 - Mystery VoG 3 revealed + her personal story07:25 - Mystery VoG 1 comes clean and shares his Jackanory08:47 - VoG 1 - my first live event09:19 - Personifying the event brand10:47 - Switching gears across voice genres and event types12:10 - Is it just about the voice?13:27 - Preparing an event script for a VoG13:40 - How to announce someone at a live event16:16 - Name phonetics anyone16:49 - Voicing names at an award ceremony - The Mixology Awards with Katie Flamman17:27 - Life as a boxing VoG - Verity Panter20:43 - Three magic words + 1 important noise Peter Dickson uses as a VoG StarringGuests: Katie Flamman, Verity Panter, Peter DicksonHost: Randle StonierThree Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionThree 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 notes1:12   - Introducing our guests and much laughter3:22  - UK event excellence, some important stats4:08  - 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 all13:14 - Concerns about health and safety in the events industry: no risk assessments, lack of knowledge17:47 - The acid test for health and safety at any event + ignorance is no defence21:30 - Health and safety is not just about big events - a personal story and an appeal23:43 - Either/Or - a quick round26:00 - Freelancers and events: considerations and best practices 32:17 - Common mistakes Agencies make with events32:53 - Common mistakes Brand owners make 34:34 - Common mistakes Suppliers make 40:13 - Stand out moments of the last year #metoo #WorldCupRussia #CSRStarringGuests: Gill Harvey, Cassander van EerdHost: Randle StonierThree Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

IntroductionThis 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 Notes0.00 - What is Three Blind MICE?0:58 - Introducing your host, Randle Stonier - who is he?2:58 - An introduction to Three Blind MICE3:37 - 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 futureHosted by: Randle Stonier, HonDEd.Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.comProduced by www.radio.events© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events