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Watch the following video: Corporate Event Setup Timelapse, Benjamin Townsend Photography, April 21, 2014

Discuss the following:
What are the tasks and roles you see people performing in this setup?
Explain your thoughts about the order in which the tasks occur and why that is important.
What was the most interesting thing you noticed? Do you have any experience in event setups? If so, share your experience with the class.
Read the following article:

Six Simple Tips for Improving Event Vendor Management, Planning Pod, Jeff Kear, December 20, 201

Discuss the following:
Do you agree that vendors may be the parties most responsible for your success? Why? Or why not?
Did any of these tips surprise you? Which one(s)? Why?
What are some other types of vendors and subcontractors that might be involved in an entertainment event?
What type of event might they be working? What would their role be?