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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENT
MANAGEMENT
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Outcomes
To learn what Public Relations is To understand how Public Relations
relates to Event Management Tips for planning a successful event Case study: Crisis Communication and
Media
Public Relations
Public Relations is the deliberate, planned, and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organization and its publics
Careers in Public Relations
Media Liaison Officer Community Relations Manager Special Events Coordinator Corporate Communications Advisor
Sectors
Corporate Non-profit International Government Agency
Planning an Event
Raise awareness of your services or products
Generate support for a cause Introduce employees to work practices
Tips for planning an event Assemble the team Understand the value of research - know your
audience Be strategic with clear goals and measurable
objectives Select the right venue Engage people's emotions, not just their minds Protect the integrity of your brand Plan, plan, plan - be diligent on detail Document your event results - evaluate Share your event results with the media, stakeholders
and partners to maximize promotional value
International Event Planning
Youth building a Latin America without
poverty
Corporate Event Planning
Government Event Planning
Non-Profit Event Planning
Crisis Communication and Media Case study:
Divide into three groupsCorporate Event crisis
Crisis Planning
The Reactive Phase Crisis planning should be
implemented, monitored and adjusted 24/7
Once crisis is nearly under control, conflict resolution strategies are implemented to minimize damage
Evaluation
Did the anticipated numbers attend? Did the right people show? Were sales or other targets achieved? How many requests for additional
information were received? Were new members recruited?
Tips
Set goals and measurable objectives Be pro-active Network
Questions / Comments?
Thank You!