BLE tips & tricks with… Carte Blanche’s Talia Tester

Talia, thanks for doing this. When did you first attend BLE?
Gosh, now you’re asking! It would have been in 2011- which was my first year working in the licensing industry.

What’s your best BLE memory?
While each show has fantastic memories, I think it was actually when I celebrated my 30th birthday there! Not only was it a very successful show in terms of meetings and new business leads, but I was also showered with lots of birthday love from industry peers! I was even presented with a cake on the stand. I’ll never forget the wonderful David Aykroyd singing happy birthday to me in Welsh – a lovely memory!

Aside from a birthday cake and a sing-song, what makes for a good BLE meeting?
Being open-minded to any and all conversations; you never know where it may lead.

What’s your key objective for this year’s BLE?
To showcase new creative, make new connections and touch base with existing partners – especially those travelling from overseas!

Before we let you go, can you give us a BLE tip or recommendation? Could be a restaurant, pub, venue or show advice…
Stay well hydrated! Talking all day and night while being blasted with air-con can really take its toll!

It really can! One last question, where is your stand this year?
We’re at C224.

Great! Thanks again Talia.

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BLE 2023 runs at ExCeL London from October 4th to 6th 2023.