TOLOSTUDIO

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a think tank with the objective of advancing education and promoting public understanding on international relations, global governance, international economics and related public policy issues

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TOLOSTUDIO to accomplish?

• The summit aimed to bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss critical global issues, promote pragmatic cooperation, and strengthen Hong Kong's role as a leading platform for intellectual exchange and a connector between mainland China and the world.

SOLUTION

How did you find TOLOSTUDIO?

Referral

Why did you select TOLOSTUDIO over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from TOLOSTUDIO were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Providing expertise and advice in planning and delivering event management and required services and platforms throughout the pre-event, event and post-event stages. 

The key deliverables and a seamless and professional conference experience, and to maximise attendee engagement and operational efficiency through the appropriate use of technology, equipment and skilled manpower.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The summit successfully convened hundreds of experts, academics, officials, and business leaders from around the world. Reinforced Hong Kong's role as an "oasis of stability, connectivity and opportunity" and served as a platform for dialogue at a time of rising geopolitical fragmentation.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team more than met our expectations.  They were super efficient, highly responsive, professional.  And all the more, they showed passion and care for our project. 

What was your primary form of communication with TOLOSTUDIO?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

This company is a human centerd company and is able to understand our needs.  They have a genuine passion for their work which enables them to excel every time. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something TOLOSTUDIO could have done differently?

We ran into some problems with the RSVP every year.  While improvements have been made in the past 3 years that we engaged TOLOSTUDIO, we hope that the teething issues can be resolved permanently to enable a smooth RSVP guest response. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of operations at Insurtech Insights, a global platform that connects insurance industry leaders with innovative startups to foster collaboration, share insights, and accelerate growth in the insurtech sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TOLOSTUDIO to accomplish for Insurtech Insights?

We needed help running Asia's largest insurtech conference in Hong Kong.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TOLOSTUDIO provides AV, production, and event management services. The team has handled design, lighting, sound, speaker rehearsal, booth and expo delivery, and creativity.

What is the team composition?

We work with 6–10 teammates from TOLOSTUDIO.

How did you come to work with TOLOSTUDIO?

Someone referred TOLOSTUDIO to us. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, their company values aligned with ours, and they had the expertise we needed.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with TOLOSTUDIO in July 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

TOLOSTUDIO has delivered excellent work. We've seen an increase in sponsor rebooking and satisfaction.

How did TOLOSTUDIO perform from a project management standpoint?

TOLOSTUDIO's project management is amazing. They're the best supplier we've ever worked with. The team treats every project as their own. TOLOSTUDIO is proactive, listens to our needs, and is always dedicated. We communicate via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and emails or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

TOLOSTUDIO's commitment and ability to go above and beyond are impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing TOLOSTUDIO could improve on. They're amazing!!!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Head of Events of a non-profit company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Chamber of Commerce

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TOLOSTUDIO to accomplish?

• End to end production and management of CanCham's Business Conference

SOLUTION

How did you find TOLOSTUDIO?

Referral

Why did you select TOLOSTUDIO over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Referred to me

How many teammates from TOLOSTUDIO were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

End to end event management, development of an event key visual, graphic design, venue setup and dressing, event management and operation, event production.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Smooth event flow, no tech issues, good graphic design development and post event video production.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Consistently met deadlines, adapted to changing needs and communicated effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with TOLOSTUDIO?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were easy to work with, easily able to adapt to changing needs, good attitude.

Are there any areas for improvement or something TOLOSTUDIO could have done differently?

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