The complete guide to successful event planning [electronic resource] / Shannon Kilkenny.

ISBN:

9781601388940

Title:

Author:

Kilkenny, Shannon, 1955-

Personal Author:

Kilkenny, Shannon, 1955-

Edition:

Revised 2nd Edition

Publication Information:

Ocala : Atlantic Publishing Group, 2011.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (428 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Author Dedication; Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; Foreword; Chapter 1: Introduction; What is New in this Edition?; My Story; Chapter 2: This Guide is for You; The Scope of This Book; Chapter 3: The Anatomy of an Event; Special and Social Events; Business and Educational Events; Why People Meet; Who are Your Participants?; Location, Location, Location; What All Events Have in Common; Job of an Event Planner; Chapter 4: Defining Your Purpose; Goals and Objectives; Chapter 5: The Planning Sessions; Designing the Planning Session; Chapter 6: Where is the Money?; Creating a Budget

Chapter 7: Taking Responsibility for Our ActionsGreen Event Planning and Corporate Social Responsibility; Chapter 8: Planning for Society and the Environment; Is This Event Necessary?; Think Locally; The Socially Green Game Plan; Beyond Recycling; Carbon Offsets; Green Venues and Locations; Participants as Green Travelers; Chapter 9: Planning for a Cause; Creating Partnerships; Chapter 10: Getting Down to Business; Choosing Dates and Times; Choosing a Destination; Choosing a Site; Creating the Agenda; Chapter 11: Creating Atmosphere; Room Setup and Designs; Audiovisual Choices

Program Material and Promotional GiftsChapter 12: Food and Beverage; Know Your Audience; Trends Come and Go; Working with the Venue and Caterer; Cost-Cutting Suggestions; Alcohol Liability; Chapter 13: Marketing and Networking; Promoting Your Event; The Invitation; Designing Your Website; Reaching Your Target Market; Timing; Chapter 14: New World of Technology and Networking; Chapter 15: Staying on Top of Technology; Know What You Need; Audiovisual Services and Equipment; Internet Access; Using Virtual Events; Hybrid Events; Chapter 16: Social Media and Social Networking

The Role of Social MediaGoing Forward; Chapter 17: Contracts, Insurance, and Security; About Contracts; Signing with Vendors and Suppliers; Chapter 18: Insurance; Types of Insurance; Chapter 19: Security Issues; High-Profile Guests; Crowd Control; Data Security; Network Protection; Create Your Privacy Policy; Chapter 20: Logistically Speaking; Finalize and Confirm Details; Event Materials; Shipping; Chapter 21: The Dayhas Arrived!; When You Arrive; Rehearsal; Registration Check-In Area; On-Site Management; Contingency Plan; Chapter 22: Wrap It Up!; Pay the Bills; Debriefing; Thank Yous

EvaluationsFinal Report; Glossary; Appendix A: Tips to Becoming a Great Planner; Associations and Organizations; Trade Publications; Qualities of an Event Planner; Appendix B: Resources; Appendix C: Checklists; Designing and Defining Your Event; Task Status Report; Budgeting; Site Selection; Speakers and/or Entertainer Arrangements; Food and Beverage Functions; Quick Reference Guide for Food and Beverage Servings; Room Setup and Audiovisual Needs; Complete Room Setup; Registration Setup; Plan for a Cause; Designing Your Promotional Material; Social Media/Networking/Marketing

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Subject Term:

Congresses and conventions -- Planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Meetings -- Planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Special events -- Management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Special events -- Planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Special events industry -- Vocational guidance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2011

Publication Information:

Ocala : Atlantic Publishing Group, 2011.

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Summary

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised second edition of this award-winning book 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 âe" every detail.

The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning with Companion CD-ROM âe" REVISED 2nd Edition is the most thorough, concise, and easy-to-follow event planning book available. From the initial concept of the event to ongoing management, this book provides techniques to increase your chances of success and systems to avoid many common mistakes. It shows you dozens of ways to save time and money and introduces you to every facet of the planning process. This ultimate guidebook equips readers with new ideas, support, and creative problem-solving skills. The chapters follow the dynamics of the actual event planning process and are supported by extensive checklists and timelines. As readers undertake the complexities of daily responsibilities and tasks, The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning inspires efficiency and confidence and makes it possible to stay on track.

The revised second edition includes information on timely practices such as planning environmentally friendly parties, using technology applications and gadgets to orchestrate a modern event, and generating enthusiasm for your events using social media and social networking. The companion CD-ROM included with the book contains helpful checklists, worksheets, and contracts and agreements to help you coordinate an organized event. On the CD-ROM, you will find sample speaker agreements, timelines for planning your event, status reports, budget sheets, site selection checklists, and much more. The information found in this book is suitable for creating events for any theme, size, location, or budget. Both professionals and novices alike will find this guidebook a must-have. Whether you are planning the Academy Awards or your daughter's wedding, allow this newly revised book to show you everything you need to know to make your next event a success. The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com

Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Author Notes

At an early age, Shannon Kilkenny began what would become her career in event planning by gathering her neighborhood friends on a regular basis. Throughout high school and college, she volunteered for committees and headed organizations, allowing her to bring people together for a variety of reasons. Concurrently, she began a writing career with newsletters, articles, copy for marketing material, and later writing and editing guidebooks, user manuals, and how-to books. These two careers have continued in concert for more than 30 years. Her expertise and good humor created successful business relationships with clients in the banking industry, hospitality trade, educational and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, athletic clubs, and the environmental community. Having participated with these diverse groups, Kilkenny is familiar with multiple segments of the business and social world. With the writing and event planning skills strongly embedded and using her multilayered experiences, The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning was born. Keeping up with the event-planning world, she saw the changes both for the environment and with social networking and decided a revised edition was necessary. Hence, volume two. She is currently teaching event-planning classes, workshops, and seminars, and speaking at industry conferences and conventions. She developed a curriculum for all levels of commitment. She has mentored beginners through their first event and assisted seasoned professionals seeking new heights of proficiency. In her leisure time you will find her in her garden, in her kayak, in the clutches of a good book, or on her iPad. Kilkenny lives by the ocean north of San Francisco.