Challenges of an Event Planner

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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"It's Who You Know" or Who You'll Meet?

Hey Everyone, I will shortly be starting my internship with Networking WA (also known as Via Appia Networking WA – which I will go into later!) 

Here is a little background on the company for those that do not know:

Networking WA is a Western Australian dedicated event management company. Whilst being dedicated to producing creative and memorable events and experiences, Networking WA is also renowned for their unique membership program and broad database.

As the name suggests Networking WA is known for the networking sources they provide through their events allowing businesses, entrepreneurs and striving business people the opportunity to network with one another in opportunities unique to Networking WA’s events. The affix Via Appia is an expression of their networking abilities as Via Appia is the name of a critical road built by the Ancient Romans that essentially networked and connected the empire – Networking WA essentially connects business and business people with others in both different and similar industries with one another.

With the company slogan "It's Who You Know", which makes a lot of sense for a networking company, I am pretty excited to get a taste of the networks this company has to offer only then will be 'Who I've Met's become 'Who I Know'. 

As I was searching for a company to do my internship, this company sure seemed like it had a lot to offer!

Although I have completed some work experiences, I did not know what to expect because this internship felt somewhat different because it was one step closer to the real deal. I am keen to expand my skills, knowledge and networks during my time at Networking WA – and what better company to do just that – and I am ready to take on whatever challenges they throw at me!

Internship Day ONE - BRING IT ON!

Reyhan Oz
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