Doing my internship at Networking WA gives me the opportunity to
experience a PR and Events Management background – which is perfect for my own
PR and Event Management degree.
Today was an event management kind of day – Networking WA is currently
working on the planning of the Advanced Dental Artistry Charity Ball:
Supporting Parkerville Children & Youth Care (more information through here or on the flyer below).
One of the challenges that came up was the event – being barely a month
away – hasn't sold nearly enough tickets as it should have (have a read about Parkerville Children & Youth Care to learn more about their work).
As my supervisor explained that every element of their job has been fulfilled
in terms of planning and coordinating however the company benefiting from the
event has not done very much to sell tickets - this made me think there is only
so much you can do as an event planner to get the event out there, but that
shouldn't really be your responsibility unless you have been employed to do
so... then as an event planner:
- How do you ensure maximum ticket sales when
you shouldn't really be worrying about maximum ticket sales?
- And if you don't
reach a good number of ticket sales, well this clearly affects the event and
its success... but who would be to blame?
Thankfully, as I have mentioned, Networking WA is a company of both
events and PR background, and they have been able to incorporate their PR
skills into increasing awareness of the event and hopefully in turn increasing
ticket sales!
For those reading that may be interested in attending the event click on the links below for more information and remember it is for a great, great cause – 100% of
proceeds go directly to Parkerville Children & Youth Care AND you get a 3
course meal and complimentary drinks along with all night entertainment!
For background information on Parkerville Children & Youth Care
For event information on the Charity Ball or check out their Facebook Page
Reyhan Oz
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