Another j2 event experience

Background

OneSteel is an integrated miner, manufacturer, distributor and recycler of metals and steel related products that is self-sufficient in iron ore and has the ability to be self-sufficient in scrap metal, with revenues in excess of $7 billion Australian dollars. Recent figures claim that OneSteel services more than 30,000 customers, offers more than 40,000 products globally and employs over 11,000 people.

OneSteel chose to engage j2 for event management for two key events in the Queensland operation's annual corporate calendar.

J2 Services and Solutions

For annual Client Appreciation Dinner:

Creative direction

Venue selection and coordination

Menu design and selection

Design of suite of print material including teaser, invitation and menu

Venue theming and production

Gifting selection

Entertainment selection and management

Lighting and audiovisual design and management of contractors

Production and stage management and oversight of event from bump in through bump out

Budget management and cost control

Risk mitigation and management

For annual Golf Day:

Venue liaison

Manage team draw

Manage arrival of golfers, allocation of buggies, coordinate any hire equipment

Coordinate any on course activity and refreshments

Gifting selection

Coordinate evening function including entertainment, catering, theming

Budget management and cost control

Risk mitigation and management

Key Achievements

At times, j2's creative direction for the annual Client Appreciation Dinner featured performers and celebrities with high national profile such as Mary Coustas (comic character, "Effie") and sporting great, Fatty Vautin. Entertainers of this calibre, coupled with experiences in unique venues such as the Queensland Museum – dining beneath the skeleton of a fossilized Muttabuttasaurus, ensured OneSteel's event became much anticipated in their clients' calendar.

Stakeholder Feedback

"There is no doubt that you just have to get things right first time these days. Working with j2 ideas & events has given us great results with our key corporate events; they are well staged, managed, run to plan and meet the budget. j2 work with such passion to exceed the expectations of all involved and this approach translates to audience satisfaction. What more can you ask for!"

Dimitrios Kyrou – Strategic Account Manager, OneSteel