Want to know about the types of clients we work with and what we can do for you?

1. Introduction to Accolade

2. Where’s your next event?
Whether you are planning a discreet
gathering in the UK for a few key decision
makers; an incentive programme in an
exotic location for your top sales achievers;
or an overseas conference for 500+
delegates, Accolade ensure that every
aspect of your event is taken care of, from
initial planning through to implementation

3. Strength of Events
To disseminate information
Powerful marketing medium to enhance a business
communication strategy
Bringing people together
Excellent networking opportunities
Shared knowledge
Good morale
Brand/profile building

4. Accolade - Credentials
Accolade offer a comprehensive event management
solution to corporate entities, creating and delivering
effective, creative, professional and enjoyable results.
Director, Hazel Evans has 20 years experience in the
financial services industry and is accomplished in all
areas relating to marketing and promotion of financial
services
Exceptional skills in communication, organisation and
administration of conferences, seminars and hospitality.
Has established relationships with a network of like-
minded companies, providing logistical excellence.

5. Accolade – Core Services
Consultancy services:
Marketing Consultancy services to financial and
professional companies
Events:
Conferences/Presentations/Roadshows/Seminars
Liaison with Planning Committees
Venue Search & Selection
Raising of Sponsorship
Budget Management & Reporting
Marketing
Event Management
Co-ordination and liaison with strategic business
alliances ie. speakers, sponsors, AV, etc

6. Accolade – Strategic Alliances
Through the deployment of a strict supplier selection
process, Accolade work in partnership with a network of
companies to provide a seamless, efficient and cost
effective proposition to clients. Specific areas covered:
Technical Production
– Complete creative stage sets and AV
Exhibition
– Planning and logistics for an exhibitor event including
supervision of build and breakdown
Incentive Travel
– Still one of the most aspirational ways to motivate and
reward people

7. Corporate Incentive Specialists

8. A leading event Group turnover Philosophy
agency in the UK of £14m based on
since 1978 teamwork
Broad portfolio
Ranked 12th in a UK of event types
Agency Survey for KEY
number of groups DETAILS
handled in 2008
Members of IATA
and hold an ATOL Equally specialist Diverse client
(providing you with re-assurance
in domestic & portfolio
when you travel) overseas events

9. Strategic Alliance Partner - CMM
First conference and incentive agency to operate outside
of London.
Employees with industry related backgrounds.
Over 100 years experience amongst the management
team.
In-house flight department.
High client retention – 94% repeat business.
100 events managed across 30 countries annually.
Group sizes range from 10-7000 delegates.

10. CMM Client Base

11. Working Together – In Partnership
We work hard to earn your trust and become your long-
term event management partner. This client partnering
approach allows our team to become an extension of
your team – and to adapt to your desired level of
participations during planning, delivery and post-event.
We specialise where we offer more value.
Develop concepts & ideas
Concentrate our marketing activities
Aim to meet expectations & beyond!

12. The Processes
Consider the client brief and ascertain event objectives
Propose the appropriate event solution
Establish one point of contact, introduce the team and
regularly meet
Assign/agree roles and responsibilities
Agree event marketing strategy and milestones –
internal/external
Work with key personnel to produce an interesting
programme
Collaborate with suppliers and 3rd party organisations
Budget management
Manage all associated logistics
Post review

13. Case Studies
UK Conference
Gala Dinner
European Conference
Worldwide Incentive Event

14. Case Study : UK Conference

15. UK Conference
Company: Financial Services Client
Objective: Annual Sales Conference
Size: 350
Celtic Manor - Newport

16. UK Conference
Itinerary:
– Day 1 Delegates check-in
Informal Dinner
Networking in exhibition hall
– Day 2 Conference (main meeting & syndicate
rooms)
Gala Dinner
Awards ceremony
Big party band
Exhibition hall
Live camera feedback
– Day 3 Conference
Prize draw
Celtic Manor - Newport

17. UK Conference
Full Production Package to include:
– Speaker support material
– Video production
– Set/Stage Design & Build
– AV Equipment including:
• 20m x 5m Seamless Screen
• Moving Light System
• Full PA system for Conference & Band
• Film Crew
• Artist Liasion – Speakers/Band

18. Case Study : Gala Dinner

19. Gala Dinner
Company: Financial Services Client
Objective: Gala Dinner for accountants/solicitors
Size: 90
Itinerary: Champagne reception on arrival
Guided tour through art gallery
Gourmet dinner
After dinner speaker
Manchester Art Gallery

20. Case Study :
European Sales Conference
- Prague

21. European Sales Conference
Company: Financial Services Client
(a DVD of this event is available upon request)
Objective: Annual Sales Conference
Size: 350
Itinerary:
– Day 1 Conference (main meeting & 12 syndicate
rooms)
All AV equipment & film crew
Gala dinner at the prestigious Royal Opera House
Jazz Band
– Day 2 Conference
The Czech Experience - visit to traditional brewery
– Day 3 Site seeing in Prague. Return flights
The Corinthia Towers Hotel, Prague

22. Case Study :
Worldwide Incentive Event
- India

23. Worldwide Incentive Event
Company: Pharmaceutical Client
Objective: Incentive Programme
Size: 20
Itinerary:
– Day 1 Overnight flight from Heathrow to Delhi
– Day 2 Site seeing in Delhi
Overnight at the Imperial Hotel, Delhi
– Day 3 Transfer by train to Agra
Visit to Taj Mahal
Murghal themed dinner at the Amarvilas Hotel
– Day 4 Visit to the Agra Fort
Spa treatments at the Amarvilas Hotel
Dinner at the Amarvilas Hotel
The Golden Triangle - Delhi

24. Worldwide Incentive Event
Itinerary (cont’d):
– Day 5 Transfer by coach to Jalpur
Visit Fatehpur Sikri, local village & school
A royal welcome at the Rambagh Palace
Hotel,Jalpur
Evening BBQ at the Rambagh Palace Hotel
Overnight flight from Heathrow to Delhi
– Day 6 Visit the Amber Fort on elephants
Dinner with elephant polo
– Day 7 Visit to Hawa Mahal
Lunch at the City Palace with the Maharhajal
Dinner at the Rambagh Palace Hotel
– Day 8 Day at leisure in Jaipur
Village fair theme dinner at the Rambagh Palace
– Day 9 Return flights from Delhi to Heathrow
The Golden Triangle - Delhi

25. Contact:
Hazel Evans
Accolade Marketing Ltd
Bolton Enterprise Centre
Washington Street
BOLTON
United Kingdom
BL3 5EY
Tel: 0845 026 0896
Mobile: 07967 714236