360 Degrees Production House

10/06/2026

Ask prospective event management companies: “How do you handle budget pressure?”

Budgets shift. Priorities tighten. The question is: What gives? Does the event company tend to start slicing experienced people from the call sheet or do they get creative? Look for someone who can protect the guest journey and trim smartly.

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05/06/2026

When choosing an event company, ask: “Who will be on the ground?” That senior strategist you loved during the pitch? They probably won’t be the one taping cables at 05:00. Ask who’s running your event, who your day-to-day contact is and who’ll show up when things get real. Names. Roles. Faces. Here are some of ours. www.360degrees.co.za

04/06/2026

When choosing an event company, remember to ask: “What have you done that didn’t go to plan - and what did you do next?”
Don’t rely on the highlights reels. Ask about the wobble. Did a supplier fall through? Did the weather derail the build? Did a keynoter break a pinkie toe? Listen for ownership, decision-making and speed. War stories can tell you a lot. Ask us about ours... www.360degreees.co.za

03/06/2026

Choosing an event company is a little like choosing a tattoo artist. Many ‘professionals’ look great on Instagram, but can lead to “ragrets” later.

Before you hand over your budget, your brand and your blood pressure, it’s critical that you ask the right questions - and not the polite checkbox kind. Ask the questions that show you how people think, how they behave under pressure and how they handle the moment when something goes sideways.

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29/05/2026

Have you made those awful mistakes that broke your event budget / reputation / relationships? Here's how not to:

Every seasoned event manager has a war story and most of those stories trace back to the same handful of common mistakes in event planning. But many slip-ups are entirely avoidable…when you know where to look. Whether you’re orchestrating a 50-person product launch or a 5000-strong conference, t...

29/05/2026

Did someone say food? Oh, yes. There's no good reason for your event's food to be mediocre or disappointing. Ask us about it. We've done LOTS of food. www.360degrees.co.za

27/05/2026

Can we just celebrate the wonderful local talent that shows up to our events and does their thang? www.360degrees.co.za

22/05/2026

How to style a local brand event that's African themed and classy? Ask us about it... www.360degrees.co.za

20/05/2026

A whole new take on food stations. Classy, delicious! Ask us about it... www.360degrees.co.za

18/05/2026

Mood. A recently staged catch-up event starring amazing food, low-key entertainment, and heart-felt conversations. Talk to us about new ideas in eventing. www.360degrees.co.za