Providing a comprehensive guide to understanding, planning, promoting, and producing special events, this seventh edition of Special Events, 7th Edition describes the theory and practice of all aspects of event management. Written for current and future event leaders, the text continues to expand its emphasis on the growing globalization of the profession, taking into account the skills leaders need to deal with other cultures, societies, and business practices to plan and deliver successful events. New coverage includes sustainability, technology, security/risk management, and the impact of social media on events and event marketing. 15 all-new case studies have been included, as well as a brief glossary of terms at the end of each chapter to further define the terms used in the chapter.

Recent years have seen dramatic changes to the events industry. The influence of social media and global communications technology, increased focus on environmental sustainably and social responsibility, and changes to the economic and cultural landscape have driven rapid expansion and increased competition. Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration has been the event planner’s essential guide for three decades, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory, concepts and practice of event management. The new Eighth Edition continues to be the definitive guide for creating, organizing, promoting, and managing special events of all kinds. Authors, Seungwon “Shawn” Lee and Joe Goldblatt, internationally-recognized leaders and educators in the industry, guide readers through all the aspects of professional event planning with their broad understanding of diverse cultures and business sectors. This definitive resource enables current and future event leaders to stretch the boundaries of the profession and meaningfully impact individuals, organizations, and cultures around the globe. Global case studies of high-profile events, such as the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games and Norway’s Constitution Day annual event, complement discussions of contemporary issues surrounding safety, security, and risk management. Each chapter includes “Ecologic,” “Techview,” and/or “Secureview,” mini-case studies, a glossary of terms, plentiful charts, graphs, and illustrations, and links to additional online resources.

Are you interested in learning how event marketing can drastically improve your business and profits? Are you tired of getting nowhere fast? The event marketing playbook is a strategic guide that explains how to setup, promote and profit from events. Whether you are planning events for a nightclub, conference, trade show, executive retreat, golf outing, corporate or customer appreciation events, company dinner, holiday party, fundraising gala, team building events or even product launch events, this book will teach you how to create events that attract new customers, referrals and a consistent flow of sales that you can rely on. This book will teach you the importance of event marketing, reveal 26 ideas on how to get paid more money, and best practice examples and templates for the event planning process. If you want to learn everything you’ll ever need to know about event marketing, this is the book for you! What is inside of this book? >> Event Marketing Basics Benefits of Event Marketing 26 Ideas for Getting Paid More Event Marketing Goal Guide Examples of the Event Planning Process Sample Event Action Plan >> 3 Month Event Marketing Timeline Top 10 Ways to Generate Sales at the Event 5 Social Media Strategies for Event Promotion Top 3 Event Management & Ticketing Systems 10 Questions You Need to Ask Venues 21 Types of Venues Who Will Accommodate >>How to Attract Corporate Sponsors 15 Types of Staff You Need to Hire 11 Reasons Sponsors Will Give You Money 8 Strategies to Generate Massive Exposure Where to Hire Temporary Event Staff >> Top Revenue Generation Strategies 10 Ways to Increase Revenue on Event Day Over 15 Event Marketing Resources with Links FAQ's on Events and Getting Started