Frank Supovitz – författare

"There is no one more qualified to write a book on how to succeed in the special events business than Joe Goldblatt and Frank Supovitz. Joe Goldblatt, one of the industry’s pioneers and visionaries, has truly legitimized what has been a cottage industry—and today is a huge global business that produces results. This work will ‘shift the gear’ to greater awareness and professionalism for those in this business today and those who want to be a part of its future." —William Morton, Chairman and Chief Executive, The Jack Morton Company "Dr. Goldblatt has been instrumental in defining event management as an industry and a profession. This book takes the process another step further by providing a specific road map to becoming a financially successful event professional. A must read for anyone in and around the business of events." —John Baragona, Publisher, Event Solutions "A practical, thorough, and inspirational how-to guide for the industry." —Kate Fitzgerald, Editor, Advertising Age Start, grow, and manage your special events career! To succeed in the world of special events management, you need to develop a vast array of skills and acquire a broad knowledge base that covers everything from planning and management to consulting, production, lighting and sound, decor, catering, and more. You’ll also need the critical business know-how that will enable you to plot a course for success, measure your progress along that course, and adapt to changes in the business environment along the way. In short, you need Dollars and Events. The first and only book written specifically for aspiring and established special events professionals, Dollars and Events provides all the information you need to start, grow, and manage a special events-related business or career. You’ll learn how to develop a vision, a mission, and a strategy; manage your finances; find the capital you need; create a marketing plan; and hire and keep employees that will help your business thrive. You’ll also find: Advice and direction from outstanding special events entrepreneurs and intrepreneursHelp in adapting proven business concepts such as benchmarking, best practices, and quality teams to your business or careerEnd-of-chapter activities to help you learn by doingWhether you are starting your own special events business, running or working in an established firm, or involved in the special events department of a large corporation, this book gives you the tools you need to advance your business, enhance your career opportunities, and enrich yourself and your clients both now and in the future.

Authoritative and accessible textbook on how to successfully plan and execute live sports events, with helpful learning aids included throughout This Third Edition of The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook is a timely and practical guide on how to successfully plan and deliver live sports events, combining time-proven processes and techniques with the many best practices, tools, and trends that have emerged in every facet of this expanding, highly visible, and ever-innovating industry since the Second Edition was published in 2014. The book is structured as a step-by-step guide on how to begin the development, creation, and planning for a sports event, and continues through management, marketing, production, and ultimately the post-event evaluation processes. Real-life illustrative case studies (called "Sideline Stories") to elucidate key concepts are included throughout the text. Each chapter concludes with a convenient summary (called "Post-play Analysis") to aid in information retention, along with relevant, skill-building questions/exercises (called "Coach's Clipboard") instructors can use as student assignments. Written by two respected and experienced industry practitioners in the sports event business, The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook includes information on: Revenue streams, ranging from ticket sales, sponsorship, advertising, and merchandise to participation fees, grants, and donations The event-sponsor relationship, covering what event organizers really want from sponsors—and vice versa Guest management, from selling tickets to hotel management, and what to do if tickets are not sellingUnexpected events, including safety and security concerns, and how to react to emergencies and crises efficiently and effectivelyMedia partnerships, covering how to campaign for attention and talk to the mediaWith accessible and comprehensive coverage of the subject, The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook serves as an excellent learning aid for students in advanced undergraduate and Masters courses in Sports Event Management, Sports Marketing, Hospitality Management, and Sports Industry Management. Part of The Wiley Event Management Series