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The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning : With companion CD-ROM / Shannon C. Kilkenny.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Ocala, Florida. : Atlantic Pub. Group, Inc., 2016Edition: Revised 3rd editionDescription: 1 online resource (380 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
  • computer disc
ISBN:
  • 9781620231579
  • 1620231573
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Complete guide to successful event planning.DDC classification:
  • 394.2 23
LOC classification:
  • GT3405
Online resources:
Contents:
About this book. Introduction ; This guide is for you ; The anatomy of an event -- The big picture. Defining your purpose ; The planning sessions ; Where is the money? -- Taking care of the people and the planet. Planning responsibly ; Planning for the environment ; Social responsibility ; Culture, diversity and ethics -- High level logistics. Get down to business ; Creating atmosphere ; Food and beverage choices -- Marketing and networking. Marketing and networking -- Technology speaking. The world of technology ; Staying on top of technology -- Social media and social networking. Using social media and social networking -- Cover your assets - contracts, insurance and security. Contracts ; Insurance ; Security issues -- On-site logistics. Logistically speaking ; The day has arrived! ; Wrap it up! ; Resources -- Appendices. Appendix A. Tips to becoming a great planner ; Appendix B. Checklists ; Appendix C. Timelines.
Summary: Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include the following topics: Social Media Social Networking Cultural Sensitivity Ethics Diversity The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself in charge of one important event or you have chosen event planning as a career, you want your events to be incredibly successful and remembered for years to come. A memorable event is one that flows smoothly with every detail carefully orchestrated and meticulously produced with the participant in mind. Successful events do not just fall together; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail - every detail.
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About this book. Introduction ; This guide is for you ; The anatomy of an event -- The big picture. Defining your purpose ; The planning sessions ; Where is the money? -- Taking care of the people and the planet. Planning responsibly ; Planning for the environment ; Social responsibility ; Culture, diversity and ethics -- High level logistics. Get down to business ; Creating atmosphere ; Food and beverage choices -- Marketing and networking. Marketing and networking -- Technology speaking. The world of technology ; Staying on top of technology -- Social media and social networking. Using social media and social networking -- Cover your assets - contracts, insurance and security. Contracts ; Insurance ; Security issues -- On-site logistics. Logistically speaking ; The day has arrived! ; Wrap it up! ; Resources -- Appendices. Appendix A. Tips to becoming a great planner ; Appendix B. Checklists ; Appendix C. Timelines.

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include the following topics: Social Media Social Networking Cultural Sensitivity Ethics Diversity The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself in charge of one important event or you have chosen event planning as a career, you want your events to be incredibly successful and remembered for years to come. A memorable event is one that flows smoothly with every detail carefully orchestrated and meticulously produced with the participant in mind. Successful events do not just fall together; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail - every detail.

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