The book explores the key elements of Event management, beginning with an overview of event management operations, the book discusses in detail management of event planning, key concepts of event, advantages and disadvantages, elements and design, event infrastructure, objectives of the event, Event Feasibility, Legal Compliance, marketing, promotion, financial management, staffing, Operations, Logistics, Safety, Security Management and careers in event management.

Creating special events may look easy to those who attend, but to do it well requires a great deal of knowledge, creativity and organizational skill. Event Management Simplified contains a wealth of information and how-to knowledge that can be used by both seasoned event planners and those just learning the ropes. Contained within these pages is information about: · Skills needed to be an event professional and where to find jobs · Insider tips and strategies for "thinking outside of the box" · Identifying event demographics and laying a strong foundation · Examples, systems, timelines and worksheets for all event elements · Determining if committees are needed and how to keep them on track · Ideas for recruiting sponsors, donors, exhibitors and attendees · Risk management, obtaining permits, and working with jurisdictions · Elements of negotiating contracts with venues, vendors and others · Food and beverage tactics for menu planning, service and contracting · Ways to market and promote your event · Creating site plans and logistics schedules · Contracting for stage, sound, lighting, electronic media, entertainment · Using volunteers for maximum effect · Pre- and post-event activities The easy-to-read format and systems in Event Management Simplified have been successfully used by event planners of all skill levels and by academic institutions as a teaching tool. We guarantee this book will pay for itself many times over in time and financial gain.

Events Management second edition provides an introduction to the principles and practices associated with planning, managing and staging events. The book: * Introduces the key concepts of event planning and management * Discusses the key components for staging an event, and covers the whole process from creation to evaluation * Examines the events industry within its broader business context * Provides an effective guide for producers of events * Contains learning objectives and review questions to consolidate learning Now in its second edition, this successful text has been fully revised and updated to include new case studies and chapters on event tourism, project management of events, strategic marketing, and issues and trends. It is full of real-life case studies which illustrate key concepts and place theory in a practical context. Examples include the Edinburgh International Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Vodafone Ball, MTV Awards, Notting Hill Carnival, T in the Park and the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show. Events Management is the must-have introductory text providing a complete A-Z of the principles and practices associated with planning, managing and staging events. Events Management is supported by a website (http://em.worldofevents.net) which includes updates, downloadable figures form the book and an online ‘history of events’, together with links to websites and other resources for both students and lecturers.

Creating exceptional events is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. To decorate a room, it's not enough anymore: it's time to learn how to make a lasting impact for your company, your attendees, and most importantly, your professional identity. Let's face reality. Most events are boring. But they don't have to be. This highly actionable, fast-reading guide is chock-full of unconventional, un-borrifying tools, ideas, and strategies to help you design more captivating and unmissable events for less money and in less time. Discover how to effectively put on a successful event series that can generate revenue and become your main business or generate leads and exposure to your main business. Gain valuable insights from interviews with practicing event planners, and stay on track with checklists, worksheets, and other resources. Successful events do not just fall together; they result from hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail - every detail. Whether you're a veteran, newbie, or "accidental" event planner, you'll learn fresh strategies to smartly select speakers, manage logistics, set a content road map, as well as plan and execute rave-worthy events of all types. Inspired by decades of delivering everything from large-scale corporate events to multiple TEDx gatherings, this fun, practical book will transform how you plan your next event, no matter how large or small.

Let's face it. Most events are boring. But they don't have to be. This highly actionable, fast-reading guide is chock-full of unconventional, un-borifying tools, ideas and strategies to help you design more captivating and unmissable events for less money and in less time. Whether a veteran, newbie or "accidental" event planner, you'll learn fresh strategies to smartly select speakers, manage logistics, set a content road map, as well as plan and execute rave-worthy events of all types. Inspired by decades of delivering everything from large-scale corporate events to multiple TEDx gatherings, this fun, practical book will transform how you plan your next event--no matter how large or small. "Any event can become irresistibly engaging. This book will show you how." --SALLY HOGSHEAD, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of How to Fascinate® "...Fun, creative and pragmatic insights on the why and how of strategic event design..." --LORIE THOMAS, Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Meeting Manager, Executive at SHWorldwide Events in Seattle, WA "The tips and tools in this guide will make any event more impactful and engaging." --BRIGETTE GROSS, Corporate Events Manager A sampling of what you'll learn in this guide... Why are some events memorable while others are forgotten immediately? How can you conquer distraction and truly engage participants? What does it really take to uncover the most inspiring speakers, negotiate their participation and create a memorable event? What do TED Talks teach us about events? How can your events be more innovative? How can you handle logistics like a pro--and manage unrealistic timelines, implausible goals and results-hungry stakeholders? What if attendees remember nothing? It's highly probable unless you do something different. How can you "think outside the slide"? BONUS: This guide also gives readers quick and easy access to robust online resources, including a reusable Content Map, videos and planning templates that streamline and simplify event planning.

The book provides a proven and effective system that is not only accountable and responsible but also fosters the creativity so essential to an industry called \"events\".There are two trends in the modern event industry .The first is the drive for professionalism in response to internal and external forces which shows in compressed form the historical process that is occurring in events.The other trend is convergence that is the convergence of corporate and public events.This book not only decribes the best practices in corporate event project management;it also allows you to prepare for the coming changes in the corporate event industry.It introduces the basic event project management process.It also explores the importances of the venue, or event site.The simple language of this book will be very helpful for the students.

Exploring the concepts involved in planning events, this study is designed to develop an understanding of the key issues which include: management, logistics, staging, marketing, promotion and post-event evaluation.