Kilkenny, Shannon,  1955- <br/><br/>
The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning :  With companion CD-ROM / 
Shannon C. Kilkenny. 
 - Revised 3rd edition. 
 - 1 online resource (380 pages) :  illustrations 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781620231579 1620231573 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2016021741 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Special events--Planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Special events--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Meetings--Planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Congresses and conventions--Planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Special events industry--Vocational guidance--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>SOCIAL SCIENCE / General.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GT3405 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>394.2