Books like Event Planning and Management by Ruth Dowson

For event planners, theres no such thing as a dress rehearsal!. Any event you plan and stage is a reflection of your organizations image from the initial invitation to onsite operations. Whether youre planning a product launch, conference, sales meeting, an incentive event, or a gala fund-raiser, remember that the magic of a truly memorable event is in the details, but so is the devil. Whether your event is for 50 or 2,000 people, whether it has a budget of a few thousand dollars, or hundreds of thousands, it has to be perfect. Fully revised and updated, Event Planning, Second Edition, gi.

Authored by a well-known figure in the field. Overview chapters explore topics such as electronic marketing strategies, funding, budgeting, promotion, and advertising. Individual chapters address the differences involved in marketing different types of events. Examines future trends and key issues such as how to reach new event attendees. Includes appendices with sample forms, contracts, and more.

Managing events is both and art a science. Events managers need to understand and fully embrace the multi-dimensional nature of events management, and cultivate the leadership skills and attitudes in themselves and those they manage. The importance of successfully staging events has increased around the world, as more government agencies begin to realise the potential benefit of using events as strategic development tools. This third edition of Events Mangement: A developmental and managerial approach provides a definite grounding in the development and management of small to large scale events. The book provides an introduction to events management, then goes on to examine the design, administration and marketing of events, as well as the operational and risk management aspects. It also deals with applied events management through a number of event genre types.

Start your own event planning business is a pragmatic guide that walks entrepreneurs through every step of launching a special‑events company—from industry trends and legal basics to marketing on Instagram and Pinterest.