Commercial Partners

Cvent is the global meeting, event and travel technology leader. They support EVCOM through use of their registration platforms, across both our live and our virtual programmes.

We are a creative communications agency that’s packed full of passionate problem solvers. It’s our purpose to take the impossible and create solutions with impact, with ideas that get noticed, by people that get results. We listen, we learn and continually innovate to create effective communications. If it’s your thing, it’s our thing.

MEMBER BENEFIT: EVCOM members can enjoy 10% off any bookings they make, if they book via this landing page: www.56greekstreet.com/landing and use promo code ‘EVCOM’.

Your home in the heart of Soho.

Our generous meeting rooms and working spaces deliver incredible impact with undeniable chic and charm. The perfect places for brainstorms, board meetings, events and presentations.

With the option of boardroom, classroom, theatre or open space configuration, our versatile spaces will make your occasion perfect.

Wi-Fi, air conditioning and kitchen facilities are included as well as the option to add extras like screens, whiteboards or a full catering service.

Above all, everyone is welcome at 56 Greek Street.

Website: https://www.56greekstreet.com/

The Client Key specialises in business development and marketing for creative agencies. The company focuses on helping agencies enhance their sales and connect with target audiences through innovative outreach campaigns.

With expertise in new business, content creation, and data-driven marketing tactics, The Client Key and Rob King deliver measurable results that drive growth and increase brand visibility.

The Client Key offers agencies a new way, for new business.

MEMBER BENEFIT: Jackie is offering a special benefit to EVCOM members. Jackie’s usual Pay-As-You-Go rate is £125 per hour, but is happy to offer EVCOM members 15% off this rate for the next 12 months.

With over 20 years of dedicated HR expertise and a Chartered member of the CIPD, I’ve focused my career on providing specialised HR support to creative & tech SMEs. By acting as your on-demand HR department, I offer comprehensive HR services without the fixed overheads of a PAYE employee.

Whether you need assistance with recruitment, resolving staff issues, developing policies and handbooks, launching employee engagement initiatives, or conducting appraisals, we’re here to provide hands-on support.

At Creative HR Services, you won’t encounter impersonal corporate helplines; we focus on building real relationships, getting to know you and your team personally. It’s like having your own HR department, but without the overheads—a trusted partner for advice and support.

Find out more, and get in touch, here.

MEMBER BENEFIT: Initial 30 minute consultation complimentary to EVCOM members.

 We all know that New Business and Marketing is a tough job. The role has expanded exponentially over the past few years, competition is fierce, clients and procurement teams have become more demanding. And the result is ever-increasing pressure on resource and time.

So where do you start and how do you deploy your time, resource and energy? How do you position your agency to win more business, more often?

The answer is to gain clarity around your goals and apply a strategic framework that allows you to create the right kind of valuable pipeline opportunities, improve your conversion rates and then help client facing teams lead and grow their existing client business. Which is where we come in…

Contact: www.jfdi.uk.com / Camilla Honey T: 07976 700746  E:camilla@jfdi.uk.com

MEMBER BENEFIT: If you are looking to expand your team, then please do get in touch. Our fees are usually between 18% and 22% depending on the level and complexity of the search; however, for EVCOM members, we offer a flat fee of 15% across all roles.

If you are looking for work yourself, Searchlight has experienced consultants on hand to advise you. We are offering EVCOM members a FREE 30 minute session during which time you will be able to talk through your aspirations for the future and discuss how to present your CV  in the best light when applying for new jobs.

Searchlight is a leading provider of recruitment and executive search to the Media, Communications & Entertainment industry across all sectors.  We work with EVCOM member companies on a regular basis, undertaking searches at all levels, and across all disciplines (creative, production, sales, marketing, account management, legal, financial, technical and operational).

Contact details: www.searchlight.com / For Recruitment projects –Victoria Lugg, Senior Consultant:  victoria@searchlight.com

To book a FREE 30 minute CV consultation – Amy Osterley, Head of Development : amy@searchlight.com

MEMBER BENEFIT:  Initial consultation meeting free of charge to EVCOM members.

Syntiro Associates is a specialist consultancy. We work with creative agencies to deliver an integrated approach to sustainability, which is good for people, the planet and profitability. Our team of specialist consultants  work to deliver a bespoke service with our MD, Sam Wilson, overseeing every project. Syntiro has a 100% proven track record in taking clients through to successful ISO 20121, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification through the use of an Integrated Management System (IMS). Alongside taking clients through to ISO certification we offer services to help with tenders and projects, training, carbon analysis, sustainability communications and B Corp Certification. Clients include DRPG, Stagestruck, ExCel London, AEG Presents, Havas and M&C Saatchi.

Contact details: www.syntiroassociates.com / Sam Wilson T: 0203 589 8047 / E: hello@syntiroassociates.com

Bea World Festival – The International Festival of Events and Live Communication – is the essential meeting place and networking event for the international event community. Four inspiring days full of creativity, networking opportunities, knowledge transfer and destination experiences culminate in the ceremonies celebrating the winners of the Best Event Awards and Best Location Awards. 

This year, the festival is taking place in Rome, Italy.

MEMBER BENEFIT: EVCOM Members receive a special €100 discount on Delegate Passes (28-29 November 2024). Email amelia.brown@evcom.org.uk to get the discount code. It will be possible to apply the code upon checkout on Bea World Festival ticket purchase platform: https://beaworldfestival.com/ticket/

The Event Photography Awards celebrate the photographers who capture the most memorable moments in our lives. The awards are open to event photographers of all levels. From weddings to sporting events to trade shows and everything in between. EVCOM are a long term supporter of the EPAs and have regularly been part of judging the entries. Find out more about the awards here.

FOCUS is an annual live or digital event: the meeting place for international production! Find out more here.

Leo has provided photography services to EVCOM for the past ten years with particular experience of event photography in a conference, awards, sports, head shots and general hospitality setting.

MEMBER BENEFIT: Event photography is offered to EVCOM members are at 25% discount on normal rates. Additionally, corporate and agency photography is offered at a discount to members with rates on application.

Shiny is for under-represented & new directors working in commercial production. We run the Shiny Awards every season at ad agencies, and we just launched the Shiny New Directors Network, an online careers platform. The industry membership creates buzz & awareness, to attract under-represented & new director talent. Industry members get a monthly email list of freelance directors with the best-scoring Shiny Awards entries. Members are promoted across our comms (including to our +7,000 newsletter subscribers, with 44% open rate). Industry membership costs £399

EVCOM MEMBER BENEFIT: The first 3 new members via EVCOM will be invited to guest in our Q&A/ case study series which explore eg how directors get onto creative agency rosters.

Stress Matters is a workplace wellbeing organisation. Built on 3 pillars: Insights, Accountability and Support. They bring insights into the wellbeing of the events industry through biennial research and stress audits of businesses to identify their areas of focus.

MEMBER BENEFIT: They offer EVCOM Members a discount on the Mental Health First Aider courses that they run. Find out more about these courses here.