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Beschreibung
Practical tools and expert advice for professional event planners
Before planning an event, there is much to be done behind the scenes. Proposals must be written, fees and contracts negotiated, and safety issues considered. This book goes behind the scenes to explain every aspect of organizing and strategic planning for events. Comprehensive coverage includes: preparing proposals, setting fees, designing multicultural events, and using efficient new technologies. Also included are practical tools such as sample letters of agreement, sample layouts for client proposals, forms, and checklists. Professional event planner Judy Allen offers first-time or professional event planners all the top-class advice they need to make their special events come off without a hitch.
Practical tools and expert advice for professional event planners
Before planning an event, there is much to be done behind the scenes. Proposals must be written, fees and contracts negotiated, and safety issues considered. This book goes behind the scenes to explain every aspect of organizing and strategic planning for events. Comprehensive coverage includes: preparing proposals, setting fees, designing multicultural events, and using efficient new technologies. Also included are practical tools such as sample letters of agreement, sample layouts for client proposals, forms, and checklists. Professional event planner Judy Allen offers first-time or professional event planners all the top-class advice they need to make their special events come off without a hitch.
Über den Autor
Judy Allen is highly regarded as an expert in the field of event planning. She is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company that specializes in consulting on strategic event design, as well as in designing, producing, and orchestrating special events worlwide.

Judy has created special events in over thirty countries for up to 2,000 guests at a time. She has designed and produced memorable events such as Michael Eisner's theatrical premiere for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and coordinated Norman Jewison's 25th anniversary celebration for Fiddler on the Roof. The events she has done range from very exclusive VIP events to multimillion-dollar, multimedia extravaganzas such as new car product launches. Judy has been involved not only in event design, but also in multimedia stage production and show flow.

Judy is the author of Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events (John Wiley & Sons, 2000). She has written a series of weekly columns on event planning for the New York Post Page [...], and is a frequent contributor to industry publications such as Meetings and Incentives Magazine.

Judy Allen can be reached at [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xi

Acknowledgements xvii

Chapter 1: The Strategic Planning of Event Design 1

External Objectives 2

Internal Objectives 4

Day One Client Itinerary 12

Day Two Client Itinerary 15

Day Three Client Itinerary 19

Day Four Client Itinerary 21

Day Five Client Itinerary 23

Day Six Client Itinerary 24

Day Seven Client Itinerary 25

Chapter 2: Preparing the Proposal 27

The Proposal Request 28

The Qualification Meeting 29

The Proposal 30

Proposal Preparation: The Initial Steps 31

Making Contact With Key Suppliers 33

Proposal Preparation 44

Chapter 3: The Body of the Proposal 47

Cover Letter 49

Destination Review 53

Transportation Requirements 59

Hotel Information 63

Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary 75

Grid 85

Cost Summary Sheet 86

Detailed Program Inclusions 87

Program Options and Enhancements 109

Company Profile 113

References 113

Backup Material 114

Bringing It All Together 115

Chapter 4: Management Fees 119

Four Types of Fees 120

Chapter 5: Contractual Negotiations With Suppliers 143

Negotiating With Suppliers 148

Chapter 6: Client Contracts 171

The Three Rules of Contracts 172

Areas Covered in the Client Contract 173

Payment 174

Liability and Responsibility 177

Dates and Other Details 180

Food and Beverage Hazards 182

Technical Riders and Other Requirements 185

Doing Your Homework 188

Chapter 7: Safety and Security 191

Travel Information 194

Checklists for Out of Town Events 198

Ensuring Client Safety 199

Other Safety Issues 202

New Areas of Consideration for Safety and Security 203

Chapter 8: Event Planning Technology Tools and Emerging Trends 205

Event Planning Technology Options 206

Chapter 9: Multicultural and Foreign Event Planning 221

Local Customs, Protocol and Etiquette 222

Religious Beliefs 227

Local Cultural and Political Matters 227

Chapter 10: Event and Program Branding 231

Establishing a Brand 231

The Branded Image 235

Program Branding 236

The Branding Commitment 239

Protecting the Client's Image and Standards 240

Chapter 11: Conclusion 243

Appendix 247

Sample Proposal/Senior Management 276

Sample Proposal/Incentive Sales Group 312

Index 325

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2002
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: PrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1: The Strategic Planning of Event DesignExternal ObjectivesInternal ObjectivesDay One Client ItineraryDay Two Client ItineraryDay Three Client ItineraryDay Four Client ItineraryDay Five Client ItineraryDay Six Client Itine
ISBN-13: 9780470831885
ISBN-10: 047083188X
UPC: 723812831883
EAN: 0723812831883
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Allen, Judy
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 234 x 159 x 24 mm
Von/Mit: Judy Allen
Erscheinungsdatum: 17.09.2002
Gewicht: 0,64 kg
Artikel-ID: 121211189

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