{"id":7420,"date":"2025-12-01T10:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/?page_id=7420"},"modified":"2026-05-31T12:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T11:03:10","slug":"sales-kick-off","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/sales-kick-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales kick off"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"has-content-align-left has-overlay has-overlay--dark alignfull wp-block-biw-block-theme-hero\">\n\t<div class=\"biw-hero__grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb-nav__wrapper\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-nav\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__media \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__overlay overlay-dark\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sko-hero-web.png\" alt=\"A photograph circular arrangement of colourful sofas, ready for a BIW produced sales kick off meeting.\" class=\"biw-hero__bg-image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"biw-hero__title\" style=\"line-height: 1.2\">\n\t\t\t\tSales kick-off\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"biw-hero__subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tInspire action. Unleash results.\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most expensive kick-off meeting or event is the one that doesn\u2019t deliver business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0de20fc2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your sales kick-off is more than an event &#8211; it&#8217;s your launchpad, your opportunity to align your sales force, ignite belief in your vision, and activate performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A memorable on-site event experience is critical. It&#8217;s also just one part of a successful kick-off. What should your teams <strong>know<\/strong>, <strong>feel<\/strong>, and <strong>do<\/strong> when they return home? How will they apply what they&#8217;ve learned, and how will you measure the impact of your investment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where <strong>Sales kick-off<\/strong> comes in. Combine <strong>event management<\/strong>, <strong>creative strategy and production<\/strong>, <strong>learning<\/strong>, <strong>communications<\/strong>, <strong>gamification<\/strong>, <strong>decision sciences<\/strong>, and <strong>incentive design and delivery<\/strong> to launch your sales year with clarity and energy, and with the tools to guarantee a measurable impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SKO_FinalInfographic_Nov2025-1024x391.png\" alt=\"Diagram showing the elements of successful Sales Kick Off meeting production, including learning, branding, event management, sales and ROI\" class=\"wp-image-7082\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull  has-background-angle-to-right bg-angle-accent-cyan  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63938a11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b14c76c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  has-text-wrap-pretty\">Inspire Your Audience<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-12 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4107ef71 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-left is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b462f5fd wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/audience-messaging.png\" alt=\"White outline of three people representing creative and production\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreative and Production\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your why to life with creative design and production that spark energy, align your audience, and elevate your brand &#8211; focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/event-management.png\" alt=\"White line drawing of a person speaking at a podium representing event management and technology\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvent Management and Technology\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deliver seamless, unforgettable events with expert management and integrated, innovative technology that ensures every detail is flawless and every moment impactful.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/communications-branding.png\" alt=\"A yellow-orange circular icon with two white speech bubbles representing communications and branding\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunications and Branding\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Develop a brand for your message and create a comprehensive ongoing campaign to ignite and sustain messaging and engagement throughout the full year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class='background-angle-wrapper'><svg fill='none' viewBox='0 0 1728 699' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><path d='M1728 0H0V294.923L1728 698.43V0Z' fill='url(#6adae8dea058b)'\/><defs><linearGradient id='6adae8dea058b' x1='1738.8' x2='1701' y1='717.27' y2='15.023' gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'><stop stop-color='#3EC4D5' stop-opacity='.3' offset='0'\/><stop stop-color='#3EC4D5' stop-opacity='0' offset='1'\/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull  has-background-angle-to-left bg-angle-accent-gold  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63938a11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b14c76c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  has-text-wrap-pretty\">Drive Behaviour Change<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-12 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4107ef71 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-left is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b462f5fd wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Learning.png\" alt=\"A white outline of an open book with an information symbol inside representing learning and engagement\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearning and Engagement\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foster meaningful connections by creating collaborative learning environments where attendees share ideas, solve challenges, and learn together. We support content development and immersive experiences on-site and beyond your event.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gamification.png\" alt=\"A white outline of a light bulb made from interlocking puzzle pieces representing gamification and reward\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGamification and Rewards\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel excitement and drive performance by introducing gamification elements and rewarding achievements that turn every session into a motivating challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gifting.png\" alt=\"A white line drawing of an open box with a star representing gifting and branded merchandise\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGifting and Branded Merchandise\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transform a simple giveaway into a memorable moment with curated gifts and branded items that immerse attendees in your brand story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class='background-angle-wrapper'><svg fill='none' viewBox='0 0 1728 699' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><path d='M1728 0H0V294.923L1728 698.43V0Z' fill='url(#6adae8dea1a26)'\/><defs><linearGradient id='6adae8dea1a26' x1='1738.8' x2='1701' y1='717.27' y2='15.023' gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'><stop stop-color='#FDB113' stop-opacity='.3' offset='0'\/><stop stop-color='#FDB113' stop-opacity='0' offset='1'\/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull  has-background-angle-to-right bg-angle-action  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63938a11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b14c76c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  has-text-wrap-pretty\">Deliver Measurable Results<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-12 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4107ef71 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-left is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a2c6189 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sales-contest.png\" alt=\"A blue circle with a white outline of a podium and a star above the tallest centre platform, representing sales contests and performance drivers\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSales Contests and Performance Drivers\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Convert inspiration to action with sales incentives complete with leaderboard and progress tracking following your SKO.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-image-size-cover has-image-radius-none is-style-default wp-block-biw-block-theme-biw-card\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"biw-card__image-wrapper \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/decision-sciences.png\" alt=\"White gear with a dollar sign representing decision sciences and ROI\" class=\"biw-card__image\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"biw-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecision Sciences and ROI\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"biw-card__text\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Determine your event\u2019s return on inspiration and investment using our proprietary <strong>Return on Purpose<sup>\u00ae <\/sup><\/strong>methodology. Measure sustained outcomes tied directly back to your event experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class='background-angle-wrapper'><svg fill='none' viewBox='0 0 1728 699' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><path d='M1728 0H0V294.923L1728 698.43V0Z' fill='url(#6adae8dea31c4)'\/><defs><linearGradient id='6adae8dea31c4' x1='1738.8' x2='1701' y1='717.27' y2='15.023' gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'><stop stop-color='#6D28D9' stop-opacity='.3' offset='0'\/><stop stop-color='#6D28D9' stop-opacity='0' offset='1'\/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-84ddd59a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0de20fc2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The numbers don&#8217;t lie.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-10 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26eedb5d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-77e3ff36 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c92e915a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-impact-font-size  has-text-wrap-no-wrap  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-purple\">20%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size  has-text-wrap-balance wp-block-paragraph\">higher win rates when companies use structured SKO events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c92e915a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-impact-font-size  has-text-wrap-no-wrap  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-purple\">4-6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size  has-text-wrap-balance wp-block-paragraph\">weeks of measurable motivational lift after SKO event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c92e915a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-impact-font-size  has-text-wrap-no-wrap  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-purple\">$2.5M<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size  has-text-wrap-balance wp-block-paragraph\">average annual investment in sales meetings. <strong>(Don&#8217;t you want to know if it&#8217;s working?)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull  has-background-angle-to-left bg-angle-accent-cyan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7957e34b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-6 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ef285955 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Thought Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Learn from the best. BIW thought leaders bring you a deeper look at the business of inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0943e2a1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid has-dynamic-card-height has-dynamic-row-fill\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11243 case-study type-case-study status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-topic-meetings-and-events problem-space-sales-team-motivation\">\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-featured-image wp-block-biw-block-theme-blog-card\">\n    <div class=\"blog-card__inner\">\n\t\t            <figure class=\"blog-card__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  style=\"object-position: 67% 60%;\" width=\"1944\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/10\/website-banners-1728x600-10.png\" class=\"blog-card__featured-image-img has-focal-point wp-post-image\" alt=\"An empty conference room with rows of chairs facing a large stage backdrop featuring a silhouette of the London skyline, the Elsevier logo, and the text Together we care.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/10\/website-banners-1728x600-10.png 1944w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/10\/website-banners-1728x600-10-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/10\/website-banners-1728x600-10-1024x356.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/10\/website-banners-1728x600-10-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/10\/website-banners-1728x600-10-1536x533.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t        <div class=\"blog-card__text-content\">\n                            <p class=\"blog-card__type case-study\">Case Study<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"blog-card__title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/our-work\/case-study\/elsevier-global-sales-conferences-2026\/\">Elsevier Global Sales Conferences 2026<\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <p class=\"blog-card__excerpt\">See how BI WORLDWIDE helped Elsevier turn their global sales conferences into more than an annual meeting, bring strategy to life, uniting global teams and creating the confidence needed to drive the next phase of growth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11138 case-study type-case-study status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-topic-meetings-and-events problem-space-employee-engagement\">\n\n<div class=\"has-dynamic-border-radius has-featured-image wp-block-biw-block-theme-blog-card\">\n    <div class=\"blog-card__inner\">\n\t\t            <figure class=\"blog-card__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  style=\"object-position: 54% 56%;\" width=\"2450\" height=\"1633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600.jpg\" class=\"blog-card__featured-image-img has-focal-point wp-post-image\" alt=\"Formula 1 cars race round a tight corner in Monaco, with spectators watching from balconies and grandstands surrounded by lush greenery and tall buildings in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600.jpg 2450w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/NSP_IM-GROUP_0600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2450px) 100vw, 2450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t        <div class=\"blog-card__text-content\">\n                            <p class=\"blog-card__type case-study\">Case Study<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"blog-card__title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/uk\/our-work\/case-study\/im-group-50th-anniversary-monaco-event\/\">IM Group 50th anniversary Monaco event<\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <p class=\"blog-card__excerpt\">To celebrate its 50th anniversary, IM Group partnered with BI WORLDWIDE to bring 867 employees and guests together in Monaco for an unforgettable four-day experience. 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