Event Management EVENT OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS EVENT OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS IS WHERE ALL THE TIME SPENT PLANNING THE EVENT COMES TOGETHER IN THE EXECUTION OF THE EVENT. Site Layout Map Designs Set up and tear down Overall event management Crisis Management Planning KMEs years of experience have provided it the opportunity to not only develop but refine its emergency plan, which is an ever-evolving document. Our prior experiences have given us the opportunity have a solid PR plan in place, along with prepared statements and responses to the public and participants. The communication, implementation of the plan and ensuring all the little things are covered are all key elements involved. Permits and City Liaison We can help secure the proper permits needed to stage the event along with working closely with city officials on the event logistics. Transportation Develop a plan to efficiently move participants and or spectators between venues, from airport to hotel along with securing the vehicles needed to handle the job. Budget Management Establish a sound budget and accurately maintain itHelp monitor all expensesHelp maximize all revenue streams SIGNAGE PLANNING create a cohesive identity for events using signage to highlight sponsors, direct participants and spectators, and inform people of activities/events taking place. VENDOR NEGOTIATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS With KMEs years of experience, we understand how to negotiate favorable contracts for our clients along with building strong relationships with the vendors to help form great partnerships between the vendor and the client. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT Staging a large event takes the help of many volunteers and it is important to have a strong organizational system in place. Assist in volunteer recruitment Develop organizational chart Coordinate volunteer meetings Coordinate volunteer training session. CONSULTING ALREADY HAVE YOUR EVENT STAFFED AND COVERED, BUT JUST NEED A LITTLE ADVISE? WITH OUR EXPERTISE IN EVENT MANAGEMENT, WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO CONSULT YOU ON ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR EVENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUDGET MANAGEMENT, CITY PERMITS, AND TRANSPORTATION AND VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS. WE CONSULT ORGANIZATIONS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR EVENT TO HELP TAKE THEM TO THE NEXT LEVEL. MARKETING A comprehensive marketing and promotional plan is important to the success of any event. We believe marketing doesn’t have to always cost a lot of money but sometimes grass roots marketing and a strong PR plan are just as effective if not more so. Developing strong media partners and leveraging sponsors existing media buys can really help stretch your marketing budget. Not only can we help you market your event put we can create the look and feel of it with our outstanding design team to help make your marketing materials standout! We can also handle the designing and ordering of your promotional items like t-shirts, hats and cowbells. We are a full service event management company. Email Blasts Develop creative emails sent to potential participants to encourage registration for the event. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Create detailed schedule for posts on all social media outlets, which include: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest. ADVERTISEMENT BUYING Research the most effective outlets to buy advertising space for the event, as well as creating the unique ad. Collateral Design We work with a graphic designer to produce effective advertising materials, including postcards and posters. Media Relations Produce press releases to send to local media and entice them to cover the event.