5 Benefits of Corporate Entertainment

Corporate Event Entertainment

Hosting corporate entertainment requires planning and budget, so you may wonder: why should I make an effort to provide it?

The simple answer is to strengthen your company’s business relationships with clients, customers, associates, and employees. Corporate party entertainment events introduce new products, increase customer retention rate, create networking opportunities, improve in-work relations, reinforce your image as an industry leader, and much more.

Even better, why not go the extra mile and delight them with something more than just the usual PowerPoint presentation? Today’s audience expects more. Companies face the challenge of how do I retain my audience’s attention? The answer comes as providing corporate party entertainment that focuses on the story you are telling in a fun and enjoyable manner.

A memorable corporate event will benefit your company in more ways than one:

• Promote your business. Many companies today use corporate entertainment to create a buzz around their product or service. Corporate events can provide clients with information about a service or product. A product launch using corporate entertainment not only creates an eye-catching, memorable moment, but should also integrate brand’s identity and key messages to give businesses a powerful voice.

• Reduce stress level in the workplace environment. The happier your staff is, the more effective they work together professionally. Laughter serves as a good way to reduce stress, so why not provide corporate entertainment that brings laughter and joy to your employees and associates?

• Reward your customers. Make your customers feel valued, and they will reward you with loyalty, the fulcrum that springs a business forward and brings about profits. Research by Gartner shows that the lion’s share of your future revenues (80%) will come just from 20% of your existing customers. Did you know that retaining an existing customer will cost you less than attracting new customers? So think beyond the usual gift cards or discounts. Delight your customers with a day or night of fun.

• Boost employee morale. Are you looking for a cost-effective and innovative way to boost morale and, consequently, increase team productivity in the office? Then consider hosting a corporate entertainment event to make your employees feel that you value them and appreciate the work they do. Giving your employees the time to have fun and interact in a relaxed setting outside of the usual work environment is good for building relationships and camaraderie among employees and corporate leaders.

• Reinforce messages and core values of the company. Corporate entertainment is an excellent way to show your company ethics and core values. Share the message that you are invested in the relationship that you have made not only with your clients but also your customers and employees.

A successful corporate entertainment event not only brings fun, but also promotes sharing, networking and interaction among attendees. This enhances business activities. Choose a corporate party entertainment provider that knows how to capture your audience, while delivering your brand’s key message.

Contact our office now for ideas on corporate party entertainment for your next event.

The Ultimate Corporate Event Checklist

Corporate Event Entertainment

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It would be horrible to miss something …

That would kill the mood quicker than Uncle Charlie’s teeth falling into the mashed potatoes.

That is why we created the Ultimate Corporate Event Checklist. And you can get your copy below as a free PDF download.

There are a lot of moving parts involved in a successful corporate event.  And a solid event checklist is the best way to make sure they all run smoothly.

There are basic questions you should ask yourself when compiling a checklist of this magnitude:

What is the objective of the event? It is important to have your company’s goals in mind when planning any corporate function. Every decision should be weighed against its contribution to achieving the desired outcome.

What is your budget? What will be the return on your investment? Your event won’t happen unless you can identify where the cash flow is coming from.

Who is your target audience? Knowing your guests will help determine the mood and dictate the pace of your event.

Where and when will the event be held? You must decide on the day(s) to hold the event. What time it will start? It is important to develop a time line for the weeks leading up to the event as well as the event itself.

Have you considered tentatively booking a couple different venues? You don’t want to miss out on any options while waiting for the green light.

Make certain the venues you consider can accommodate your needs. Once they’re booked:

• what will they include?
• Wouldn’t it be nice if it were all inclusive?

An important part of the ultimate corporate event checklist is creating your team. Successful events are the result of dedicated people working together to achieve an outcome.

• Delegate the role of a chief officer to run your event.
• Assign individuals or a small team to handle each aspect of the event.
• Select people that are well organized and punctual.

You want the right people on the bus, in the right seat. Your team will be accountable for the deliverables, so make wise decisions.

Who will be entertaining your audience? This is a key factor in reaching your event objectives. You want a presenter who can capture attention and deliver the value of your message.

Good or bad, the outcome of this event will stay with the attendees for quite a while. With proper planning your team can create a positive feeling and leave your audience is buzzing about the event for weeks.

Are you planning the Ultimate Corporate Event and looking for the best way to ensure it’s a huge success? Click here to download the Ultimate Corporate Event Checklist now.

And if we can be of help with your corporate entertainment, contact our office now. Before you forget.

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Looking for more corporate event planning tips and ideas? Check out Tom’s weekly event planning podcast at: http://SavvyEventPodcast.com 

Business Comedians Nail Corporate Comedy

Corporate Event Entertainment

Business comedians are not your standard stand-up.

Bring Life and Laughter to Your Next Company Event …

They say that all work and no play makes Jack and Jill a really dull couple.

That’s why many Fortune 500 companies now bring the power of laughter to corporate training sessions and appreciation events. Corporate entertainers, like ventriloquist Tom Crowl, can bring just the right amount of fun to any business function.

Corporate Training Sessions

Learning new software or sales techniques can be stressful for any staff. Instead of worrying about their computer skills or this month’s sales goal, business comedians will make them worry about less important things, like:

a) laughing a little too loudly at the joke that was made at the boss’s expense.
b) accidentally inhaling soda through their nose during an unanticipated snort.
c) where Tom’s hands are.

Holiday Parties

Nobody loves the holidays more than Tom, which makes his act just perfect for this year’s company holiday party entertainment. Some people think a corporate holiday party can’t be fun without an open bar, but hiring Tom makes more sense because:

a) he’s usually less expensive than buying booze for the entire company.
b) people will actually remember the party the next day.
c) his performance has never led anyone to believe that photocopying their body parts was a good idea.

Client Appreciation and Hospitality Events

Tom appreciates his clients, so he knows that you do as well. Why not give them a fun-filled evening with dinner and a show? No, you don’t have to invite every single client. Maybe one or two of those invitations could get “lost in the mail.” Like that client who:

a) leaves 30-minute messages on the phone system overnight.
b) conveniently forgets to sign the check every month.
c) laughs incredibly loud in the office so nobody can concentrate on their work until they leave. Never mind. Tom says you should invite that client.

Employee Appreciation Events

Chances are your employees are tired of pretending to laugh at your jokes. Why not try a different approach? Tom is the ideal corporate entertainer at your next company picnic. He can even give you tips for better delivery of your own jokes, like:

a) don’t make jokes while eating potato salad. It causes splatter.
b) don’t work on your ventriloquism by making the brisket scream while the vegetarian from accounting is passing by the table.
c) just stop it with the jokes already and call Tom.

Bring life and laughter to your next corporate entertainment event with business comedians, like Tom Crowl. Contact our office now for availability and pricing or call (202)455-VENT or (410)596-4127 for more information.

5 Fun Ideas For Corporate Events

Corporate Event Entertainment

It is NO fun …

Trying to come up with fun activities that is.

Everyone has been there, done that, seen it all.

So how are YOU supposed to get everyone involved and having fun?

For many employees, the highlight of the business social calendar is the corporate office party. When you are in charge of planning the festivities, the responsibility of ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable experience can be daunting.

By organizing a variety of corporate holiday event ideas, your guests can be fully engaged in the merriment from the moment they arrive until the party has ended.

Unique & Fun Ideas For Corporate Events

When considering different corporate social event ideas, choose activities that conform to:

• your company’s culture
• identity
• workplace atmosphere.

Here are some of the most popular games and entertainment options:

* The Mysterious Desk Item:

Many fun company event ideas are simple and inexpensive.

Gather several common items from the desks of different employees, and assign a number to each one of them.

• Coffee cups
• staplers
• calculators
• pens

are perfect for this activity. Everyone makes a list and writes the name of the owner next to the item. The person with the highest percentage of correct answers receives an award or door prize.

* Comedian:

Everyone loves a corporate comedian, and a holiday office party is the perfect venue to give your co-workers something to laugh about.

Since company sponsored events still require a sense of etiquette, always verify the comedian’s particular brand of humor is appropriate for the setting.

Vulgarity and sex-related humor is NOT suitable for corporate parties.

* Karaoke:

Karaoke remains one of the most reliable and inexpensive entertainment options for holiday parties.

Assuming the venue is suitable for loud music, Karaoke brings out the entertainer in everyone. Machines and disks can be purchased from electronics stores or rented from local music shops.

Co-workers may be reluctant to take the stage at first, but once the ice is broken, the fun really begins.

* Gift Exchange:

Each employee is required to bring an unusual, inexpensive gift. In fact, whacky and off the wall gifts are encouraged.

The gifts are arranged under the holiday tree, and each employee is assigned a random number.

The person with the first number chosen picks a gift and opens it. The second person can either steal the first gift or select a new one.

The game continues until every gift is opened, but each gift can only be stolen twice.

* Pass the Orange:

At least two teams with six players should be arranged in single file lines.

The first person in each line tucks an orange underneath their chin. The orange gets passed down the line until it gets to the last person, who comes to the front of the line and starts the process over again.

The first team to get their starting player to the front of the line wins the game.

The Key to Corporate Party Success

Corporate parties offer a great opportunity for co-workers to bond and learn more about each other outside the pressure of the workplace environment.

Planning activities that keep the party interesting and engaging will ensure a successful event that is remembered fondly for years to come.

For additional corporate event ideas and entertainment options, contact our office today. We can help put the fun in your corporate events.