London, 2nd July 2019.
Des Mclaughlin, the founder of HBI and former Managing Director of Grass Roots Meetings & Events
(now BCD M&E) has today, July 2nd 2019, launched Meet, a venue sourcing and events agency based in Holland Park, London.
Other members of Meet include Directors Stefani Goodrem and Olivia Hughes who along with Duncan James and Liana Winzer have all joined from BCD M&E. Big Group Limited, an award-winning creative marketing agency has taken a shareholding in Meet and the two companies expect to work closely together.
Des Mclaughlin, Managing Director of Meet commented “I believe that there is currently a sizeable gap in the meetings and events agency sector for clients wanting a truly independent service and looking to work with an agency who really understands the current venue market. The TMC’s takeover of the larger independent agencies has resulted in clients now having to choose between a largely transactional service or working with smaller agents with a limited service offering.”
Stefani Goodrem added “What is really exciting about Meet, is that we are creative, agile and flexible which provides clients with an alternative to event providers in the market today – we are committed to delivering a first class service coupled with expert venue knowledge and backed up by a can do attitude. Our strong ties with Big Group ensure that we can also provide truly creative solutions for clients who are looking to differentiate or refresh their events.”
Olivia Hughes commented that “I am enormously excited and proud to be a part of a new- style agency which will truly be driven by service. To be able to start this journey with such an incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable and most importantly, fun group of people is a real privilege.”
ABOUT MEET
Meet is a newly launched events agency driven by a team of industry professionals with a “can do” attitude. We are based in Holland Park, London but think and work globally. Our services include (but are not limited to) venue sourcing, event support, group accommodation and implementing and managing SMM programmes. Our association with Big Group is a key differentiator, enabling Meet clients access to outstanding creative and digital marketing services to enhance your event strategy.ABOUT BIG GROUP
Big Group is an award-winning creative marketing agency founded in 1991. Headquartered in London with offices in Newbury, Bath and Amsterdam and a team of over 160 people, the company provides services centred around customer experience, creative technology and performance marketing. Big Group clients include Samsung, Sony, BT, Mastercard, Hyundai and The North Face.
For more information about Meet Events please contact:
Des McLaughlin, Managing Director, Meet Events
Tel. (+44) (0)7768 807 857
Email: [email protected] Website: www.meet-events.co.uk
For more information about Big Group please contact:
Ed Riseman, General Manager, Big Group
Tel. (+44) (0) 207 313 2245
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.biggroup.co.uk
