Certified Fair Executive Shares “Innate Ability … to Make Events a Spectacular Success!”

Nov. 21, 2008 - PRLog -- John Owens’ Opening Night is a must-read for event planners and fair managers who want to have a successful one of their own

Reno, NV –Nevada State Fair General Manager and Certified fair executive John Owens has been described by leading event industry professionals as “a visionary,” “brilliant,” and “one of the top promotional people in the country.” His book, Opening Night, is a compilation of over forty years of experience in marketing, advertising, and successful event planning and marketing.  While Opening Night addresses steps to take towards guaranteeing a successful fair or event, as well as troubleshooting tips for a variety of situations, it also encourages a new way of looking at event planning and marketing. Owens’ track record speaks to his ability to think outside the box: after only three years, the Anderson County Fair, which he formally managed, ranked in the top 100 fairs in the country.
Underwriters Festival Media, Laser Image, Premiere Pyrotechnics, IGX, and Communications Direct speak to the validity and even necessity of a book such as Opening Night. Owens’ focus on win-win scenarios and sharing his expertise using various types of promotional entertainment promises to make Opening Night a revolutionary book for event planners and fair mangers nationwide. For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at openingnight@charter.net or visit www.johnwowens.com. Opening Night is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
John Owens worked in the entertainment business for over forty years before becoming a Certified fair executive for the past eight. His background includes performance and production in radio and television as well as advertising and marketing in electronic media. As General Manager of the Nevada State Fair and former manager of the Anderson County Fair in Anderson, S.C., his expertise lies in increasing sponsorship and using all forms of entertainment and media to promote events.

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