The With companion CD-ROM Kilkenny, Shannon 1955- creator author. text handbook flu 2016 Revised 3rd edition. monographic eng 1 online resource (380 pages) : illustrations 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. 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. Shannon C. Kilkenny. Includes index. Special events Planning Handbooks, manuals, etc Special events Management Handbooks, manuals, etc Meetings Planning Handbooks, manuals, etc Congresses and conventions Planning Handbooks, manuals, etc Special events industry Vocational guidance Handbooks, manuals, etc SOCIAL SCIENCE / General GT3405 394.2 Kilkenny, Shannon, 1955- Ocala, Florida : Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc., [2016] Revised 3rd edition. (DLC) 2016017996 9781620231579 1620231573 2016021741 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2102632 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2102632 EBZ 160509 20260709114653.0 ocn949554343 eng