Events Are Easy... At least, that is what a lot of people think! It's just some people in a place, at a time, and it happens... Of course, it looks easy when events have been planned with care, detail and precision. That is the art of the events professional. This book offers a practical overview to help anyone who needs to plan and deliver an event, however small or large. Paul J. Abbott is a seasoned events professional who has enjoyed an exciting and varied career in the meetings and events industry. Like many people, he learned 'on the job' and made plenty of mistakes along the way. From Event Coordinator on international conferences to Director in a mixed-use performance venue, he has an extensive history to draw on, from the mundane to the extraordinary. This book is the simple, straight-talking guide he would have wanted when he started out. Paul shares thoughts and insights on everything from developing an idea and turning it into a plan, to delivering and evaluating the event. Along the way, he presents simple explanations of common terminology and practical guides on a range of subjects from identifying content to working with venues, via integrated risk management, sustainability, and a whole lot more. "I have a unique perspective on how events work... This book brings together practical advice from my own experiences with reflections from an exciting career which I hope will inspire you, whatever stage you are at on your events journey." PAUL J. ABBOTT

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The Virtual Ticket is for anyone who wants to host next-level engaging experiences for online attendees. This book is full of detailed case studies from innovative event planners who are diversifying their revenue streams with virtual ticket sales. Whether you are a business, sports team, non-profit, event venue or a garage band, this book includes everything you need to know about planning live streams that provide audiences with experiences worth paying for. Adding a virtual ticket option for your next event does more than increase profits. Virtual tickets help expose events to global audiences by increasing convenience and accessibility with new broadcasting and translation tools that are now available. Author Paul Richards is the Chief Streaming Officer for the StreamGeeks, who detail effective strategies for transporting audiences into experiences that will keep them coming back for more. The author outlines from start to finish how conferences can add virtual ticket options to their marketing plans to help event managers budget for the new endeavor. In a fun and easy to understand manner, Richards explains how the multi-billion dollar digital experience economy has been growing year after year. Readers unfamiliar with influencer marketing, live streaming, and online community building will be encouraged to get involved to better understand modern consumer behaviors. A paradigm shift in event marketing will help readers understand how to position virtual tickets as exciting experiences worth sharing with their friends. Richards draws on innovative thinkers from books such as “Experience Economy”, “Growth Hacker Marketing”, and “Special Events” to craft a journey that is full of insights and actionable takeaways. If you want to sell virtual access to online experiences, this is the book for you.

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