
Those who think that events may only be funny can soon find the smile wiped off their faces.
Of course there are events which only serve to entertain. But from the perspective of PR, events must serve a purpose: they have to achieve communicative goals.
An original idea is helpful but must not constitute an end in itself. It must also ‘fit’ – into the overall concept and the goals.
This is why professional communication work always begins with a design for an event that is consistent with the overriding goal. Only then the detailed planning begins. The decisions to be taken range from the choice of suitable partners, the venue and the main players right through to the choice of perfect technology.
An event is not finished until the entire follow-up, media work and evaluation have been completed.
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