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All about EventsEvent Management Guideline
Harindu Korala LCVP Business Development -14/15
AIESEC Colombo South- SL
Event Management
“creation and development of large scale events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, formal parties, concerts, or conventions” - wikipedia
● Studying the brand,● Identifying the target audience, ● Devising the event concept, ● Planning the logistics and coordinating the technical aspects etc
Why Organizations need events ?● To Gain visibility by marketing themselves ● Build Business Relationships ● Celebrate achievement ● Raise Money ● More Importantly as a Strategic marketing and Communication Tool
Event Planning
Successful events are usually based on a strong concept and purpose !
Event Planning Canvas 1.Concept 4.Agenda 2.UVP 9.Promotions 3.Audience
5.Logistics 8.Partners
6.Cost 7.Revenue
Product/ Event Market
Vision A short statement that describes, in broad terms, the event’s long
term aim.
e.x : Redefining what a hackathon is (HackaniX 2015)
Event Concept
Mission The mission statement sits underneath this and gives more detail about how the vision will be delivered
e.x : “Redefining the idea of a hackathon,making it a fun filled, vibrant and enjoyable event, provide solutions for prevailing relevant issues in the country through competing teams and taking programming to a wider audience by getting school students and university students in to the teams ”
Why we need to define vision and mission
You will be able to more clearly communicate to others what you hope
to achieve, thus providing focus and direction for everyone involved.
UVP
What is your selling point
Uniqueness of your event
What is UVP ?
Why UVP ?
Communicate the benefit to others.
Others = Audience , Partners , Speakers , Guests
Have a strong UVP the you can brand it
ex: HackaniX - the ultimate code party
FIT Sixes - Its Bigger and Better
AudienceIdentifying target market
WHO
● previous attendees● new attendees ● special interest and community groups● school students , future sponsors , the media, stakeholders etc
WHERE
For each entry in the WHO category you should identify WHERE
they are likely to be drawn from
e.x :
School students - geographic scope (colombo , kandy etc )
How to reach the target market (Will be discussed under promotions)
Agenda A strong event programme is essential for success
If the program is insubstantial or of poor quality it will not live up to the expectations of the audience/participants
Key Aspects
● Main Event Focus ● Secondary Focus - Entertainment activity or other another type of activity
that appeals to the core audience ● Filler Activities ● Always plan these secondary and filler activities in a way which they can be a
value addition to the main event. ● If the event is a conference type then WoW moment for each session● Timing and scheduling (Right item in the right time)
DO NOT BORE your Audience
Logistics Logistics are the details that make the event happen!
Members of the organising committee should be responsible for coordinating each of the logistical tasks.
Logistic Checklist
● Venue ● Inviting Speakers and Facilitators● Props - flip-charts, markers sound systems etc ● Materials - welcome pack (tags , delegate booklet pens t shirts)● Meals and Refreshments● Handling Delegates (Registrations and Inquiries)● Lodging● Transportation
CostsAll the expenses
Check list
● Venue ● Catering ● Promotion ● Materials
Revenue
Covering your costs and extra more ! ;) ● Registration Fee ● Commercial Sponsorships ● Merchandising ● In kind support ● Charitable Trusts and Foundations● Advertising● Licensing & Broadcasting Rights● Donations
Partners Provide benefits that meet the potential sponsor’s objectives!
Benefits
● Title Sponsorship - naming rights to the event ● Exclusive Sponsorship - only sponsor from their particular market sector● Brand Sponsorship - presence on all event literature, merchandising,website● Media Exposure - Dedicated Twitter hashtags ● Advertising - Video Advertising ● Merchandising Rights - opportunity to sell their product
● Sampling Opportunities – opportunity to give away samples of their product
● In Kind Partners - Beverage Sponsorships , Refreshment , Venue
Promotions
How you will reach your audience
Say right things to the right audience
Develop the right combination of marketing tools to reach your audience
Develop a promotion/marketing plan
Pre Event Promotions , During the event and Post Event Promotions
Event Promotion Tools
● Print: posters, leaflets, postcards, programmes● Direct mail and print distribution● Media advertising: print, radio and TV● Website● Media releases, promotions and activity● Media sponsorship● Mailing lists
Social Media
Most important tool
● Facebook Page and Event ● Twitter Handler and a hashtag ● Engage with the audience before the event through Challenges ,
Competitions ● During the event - Selfy challenges , crazy stuff ● Post Event - Albums with a selected number of photos which covers the
whole event. Not Big albums
Role of Event Manager Overlook the OC and Manage the Event
Take decisions in critical situations on behalf of the OC
Post Event Evaluation
Sample Event Canvas For HackaniX 1.Concept
Vision
Redefining what a hackathon is
Mission
4.Agenda-24 Hour - Entertainment Acts , Reviews, presentations, Awards ceremony
2.UVP
The Ultimate Code Party
-Undergrads + school students
-Gifts (5 Laptops for winners)
9.Promotions-Facebook ,Twitter Videos
3.Audience
- Uni students
- School Students
- Talent Seekers
5.LogisticsVenue - Trace Food Projector ,Sounds etc
8.PartnersMicrosoft ,99x , read me ,news papers , derana
6.CostCosts for Logistics
7.RevenueCommercial Sponsorships
Activity 30 Mins Plan your Event using canvas (Group Activity)