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                                                      DISCUSSION BOARD

please read the instructions carefully this discussion will follow an assignment that I will be posting right after.... You will have to do both assignments the discussion and assignment 1.

please look at the videos before you do the discussion...…...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=2ES8dBdqX_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjWBYCuRgCU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53KMh3l3n9E

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The first step to creating a successful event is to properly identify a purpose and audience. On this board you will select an event from the list provided to start the development process. Event options as well as parameters are provided below and should be used as a guide for both discussion one and assignment one.

Objectives:

• To creatively select an event
• To begin the identification process of the target audience for an event
• To interact with classmates and assist in creating a foundation for an event

1. Read the references listed here:
   
   Read the past student examples of event Visions, Goals and Objectives (provided with the assignment downloads)
   Read: Event Planning: Defining Event Goals & Objectives
   Read: Here’s how much you need to earn to live in 15 major US cities while still saving money 
2. Watch the Foundation and Target Audience Lessons below.

Step Two: Initial Post Instructions

1. Follow these event selection parameters for all event selections:  
   These parameters must be followed for discussion board and assignment 1.
   ⌾ Select a ONE-DAY event from the list below
   ⌾ 250 attendees or less
   ⌾ The event must be profit orientated (make a profit)
   ⌾ Avoid Fundraisers, charity or cause affiliated events or messaging
   ⌾ Avoid celebrity involvement
2. Select a one-day event from the list below and provide the information required per event.
   
   Album release (small artist/group that is not well known)
       Name of the CD/event
       Genre
       Brief evaluation of the target audience for the release
   
   Video Game (independently developed video game)
       Name of the game
       Type of game (FPS, role-playing, strategy, racing, sport related etc.)
       Brief evaluation of the demographics
   
   Fashion Show (new or up-and-coming designer and/or collaboration of boutiques)
       Name of the event
       Style/season (bathing suits, casual wear, business attire, bohemian, retro, urban
       wear, etc.) Be specific.
       Whether the event will feature one designer, many designers or focus on
       boutiques. (Choose 1)
       Brief evaluation of the target audience for the show
   
   Art Show (new or up-and-coming artist(s))
       Name of the event
       Medium (painting, photography, sculpture, urban art, etc.)
       Theme (nature, architecture, portrait, etc.)
       Whether the event will feature one artist or a collaboration of artists
       Brief evaluation of the target audience for the show
   
   Movie Viewing (new, independently produced film)
       Title of the movie
       Type of movie (horror, action, comedy, etc.)
       Brief movie description (1 statement to sum up what the movie is about)
       Brief evaluation of target audience for the viewing
   
   Entertainment Industry training or meeting (niche topic)
       Topic for the event
       Brief evaluation of target audience    
3. In addition to required information per event, also include a brief overview of how you picture this event to flow. Consider the following questions for your initial post.  
   ⌾ What will take place at the event?
   ⌾ What will the look and feel of the event be for participants?
   ⌾ What type of location could suit the type of event?

References for target audience research:

1. Media Kits** for publications or Websites geared towards the content of the event. Find the “Advertise” or “Advertise with us” button generally at the bottom of the page. If a media kit is not available you can always reach out to the publication and request one. (See GTT for week one for examples)

2. Claritas My Best Segments: https://segmentationsolutions.nielsen.com/mybestsegments/Default.jsp?ID=20&menuOption=ziplookup&pageName=ZIP%2BCode%2BLookup

3. Census information for specific city research: www.city-data.com

If you come across additional helpful resources please feel free to share them with this class on the discussion board.

**If you have selected an event with a specific genre, then research publications or Websites related to similar events, artists or the genre.