The Rise and Reign of Multi-Format Events
The process of digitalisation, pandemic travel restrictions and the development of interactive technologies have transformed the way we view events and our expectations as attendees. Event platforms and applications have been around for a while, however it is mainly in the last couple of years that their adaptation has significantly accelerated. Through the utilisation of […]
From Charity to Agency – Life Upon Joining YOURGB
Hello fellow blog readers, My name is Jillian and I am YOURgb’s friendly neighbourhood Digital and Events Administrator. Before starting my new career adventure at YOURgb EVENTS, I worked predominantly in the third sector and this blog is a little insight into how I made the switch! But first, let’s roll it back… I am […]
My Summer at YOURGB Events…
Hi! Eve here, and since June I have been working 3 days a week as a YOURgb Intern! As an Events Management student at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, this opportunity has coincided perfectly with my studies helping me gain a wide variety of experience in both office and on-site event work. From the get-go, […]
2022: Onwards and Upwards
We at YOURgb are feeling super grateful for where we are. And we wouldn’t be where we are today without the support from YOU! So, we just wanted to say a massive Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. The past 12 months have been incredibly fun and fulfilling. And as it is nearing […]
ONE SMALL STEP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR YOURGB
At YOURgb we’re passionate about the environment and we’re raising our game to protect it. We have officially become Carbon Neutral! Great! But what does that actually mean? YOURgb now tracks our carbon emissions (aka carbon footprint) and we offset them all using verified carbon offsetting projects. This also means that, in theory, we neutralise […]
That’s a wrap on Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022!
Hallelujah! After a rather bonkers hiatus in 2020 and a ‘needs-must’ stripped back version of celebrations in 2021, this year the Edinburgh Fringe Festival returned to Edinburgh in all its glory, and team YOURGB couldn’t have been more delighted. Read on to let us dip your toe into ‘fringey’ waters by joining us on a […]
The Question Is, ‘What Aren’t We Going To Do?'”
To great excitement, at the start of 2022 we were recognised by the Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards as ‘Highly Commended’ for Mid-Sized Business of the Year. We were absolutely honoured to be recognised for our dedication, passion, and ambition to plan and produce the best events throughout Scotland, the UK, and the world! […]
Raising the Bar…
Pun fully intended! YOURGB would like to give a big shout out to all of the wonderful Bartenders out there. Where would we be without you..?! THE ART OF BARTENDING Bartending is an art, and it’s an important one. Bartenders are at the centre point of many of the wonderful brands we work with, and […]
Hot Off the Presses! How to Promote Your Event
Here at YOURGB, events and experiences are our core focus, and what forms an important part of the success of our activities is marketing. We work with clients to strategise, create and enhance market awareness of their company, brands, products and services. Front and foremost we are event specialists that are exceptional at increasing event […]
Every day is Earth Day at YOURGB Events
Hello! I am Tom, a recent addition to YOURGB, joining the team as an Event & Sustainability Coordinator just in time for Earth Day 2022 on April 22nd. It’s exciting to be starting this new adventure in the time of post-pandemic events emergence and the ever-increasing importance of climate action. EVENT COORDINATOR IN TRAINING I’ve […]