Summer is looming which means it’s that time of year again. At 9pm, 3.5 million of us religiously tune in to watch ITV’s Love Island. Would it even be summer if we didn’t get our daily fix of drama, ‘muggings off’ and ‘crackings on’? This well-documented and thrilling fix of reality TV has become a staple of British popular culture and a global success, with rights to the format bei...

It’s only just starting to heat up for summer, but here at Sledge we’re already thinking about Christmas – and in particular, the elements that go into creating an unforgettable Christmas party. Here are our top 10 tips for creating a lasting impression with your work Christmas party: 1. Find a unique venueThere’s nothing worse than going to the same venue year in, year out for your work...

Having been to the Incentive Summit in Europe this month, we've been thinking about one of their core topics, Crisis Management. How do we handle risk, from both an individual and a company standpoint, and the fundamental steps to take when being faced with a high-stress situation?  Although you hope it will never happen to you, the scary reality is that crisis situations are a very real possibil...

Here at Sledge we've had quite a start to 2019 so we thought we'd give you a little taster of what we've been up to...

Our MD Sarah recently met with Matt Storey and discussed our culture, how we approach it and sustain it. Matt's article in this months 'A word from' in Stand Out magazine is one that sits very close to us here at Sledge discussing how important company culture is... How’s this for the ultimate corporate put-down: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. This was coined by management guru Pete...

With Easter approaching at the end of the week, many people, like myself, will be excited to finally get their fill of some chocolate goodies after a staggering 40 days without the delicious calorie-rich treat. However, as I drool over the idea of a bubbly Wispa bar and perhaps a Galaxy Caramel, I find myself wondering: are there different ways to enjoy this holiday? Let’s face it, the glimmer...

This weekend, VIPs and hedonists will be flocking to the Colorado desert, ready with face glitter and love, for the world-famous Coachella Festival. This one-of-a-kind music and arts festival attracts a big hype, not only for its top-notch line-up and celeb guestlist, but also for its brand activations and sponsorships, which year-on-year sees brands of all sizes and scales activate vibrant and cr...

We're shining a spotlight on Gemma Price, who heads up our Incentive Travel Department. With insatiable wanderlust, Gemma is passionate about all things Incentive Travel. Having already seen 21% of the world – when the average person only sees 7% – her knowledge really is unrivalled. Gemma’s family have always been pro exploration, so it was inevitable she would grasp every travel opportunit...

We love awards season, and not just because we get to trawl through best-dressed segments across all the news outlets. It’s a great way for us to get some inspiration for our projects and see how others produce their shows. Perhaps the biggest controversy surrounding this year’s Oscars was the host, or lack thereof! A seemingly risky decision by show producers, and the result of Kevin Hart ste...