Corporate Event Entertainment
Need entertainment for a company annual dinner?
Your company is investing a lot in their annual dinner. Renting a venue, drinks and food, and possibly gifts, door prizes or awards. The last thing you want to do is ruin it with inappropriate entertainment.
Awards banquets, recognition dinners, gala dinners & corporate entertainment banquets share a lot in common:
The schedule usually begins with a happy hour. A chance for guests to arrive, unwind with a drink and talk with co-workers or friends. Next they find a seat and are either sent to the buffet, or served their meals.
The meals consist of rolls, salad, fruit, entree of meat, fish or poultry, sides and dessert.
A speech or awards are presented while guests finish their food. Finally the evening’s after dinner entertainment is announced. Once the show is over, everyone heads for the door and back to their regular life.
Does that sound familiar? Is that really what you want for your company annual dinner investment? Or would you like to take your evening to the next level?
What if you could enhance the happy hour by creating a better networking experience. Instead of people clumping with known associates, they can interact with larger groups. Get to know more people and feel like part of the experience.
What if dinner offered healthier choices for the health and diet concerned?
What if you turned the annual company dinner entertainment on it’s ear? Instead of ending with the entertainment, using it to open your guests to receiving the company’s message. Finishing your night with total focus on your company’s concerns.
If you are in charge of finding entertainment for a company annual dinner, contact our office now. If Tom isn’t right for your vision or needs, he can put you in touch with the perfect act to rock your occasion.
Corporate Event Entertainment
Are you responsible for planning a conference or corporate meeting? You have a lot on your plate. You don’t need the added pressure of finding the right corporate meeting entertainment. That is where we can help.
Tom interviews event professionals for the Savvy Event Planner Podcast. In some episodes he asks guests to share an event that stands out in their mind. Then he quizzes them on what made the event special.
In every case, it comes back to making the attendees feel special. This applies to pre and post meeting communications as well.
People remember feelings.
Nothing illicits feelings like entertainment. You remember the movie that made you cry. A show that you walked out of because it was so bad. The comedian that made you laugh. The band that had you dancing and singing along.
Working with the right corporate entertainer can take your program to the next level. Personalized corporate entertainment involves and focuses on your attendees. It features your message and reinforces your event goals.
As a business meeting entertainment professional, Tom works with you every step of the way. Upon request he provides pre-meeting video or audio teasers to help excite attendees. A post-event thank you video can be shared to continue engaging your audience. It is more than just a show, it is an important component of your event.
Tom always remains flexible to your schedule to keep things running smoothly. His attention to detail and dedication to your goals figures into every performance.
Talk with us about your corporate meeting entertainment needs today. Let us help keep your event top of mind long after it’s over.
Meeting professionals: do you need help with other areas of your corporate meeting planning? Make sure to check out Tom’s Savvy Event Planner Podcast to learn more about:
- Location selection,
- Venue considerations,
- Contracting wifi,
- Finding flexible spaces,
- Food choices,
- Health consciousness,
- Event apps,
- Going green,
- Team building,
- Corporate social responsibility,
- and Measuring Meeting ROI
We look forward to helping you with your corporate meeting entertainment – contact us today!
Corporate Event Entertainment
Amazing Corporate Entertainment
Helps Increase Event ROI.
Shine the light on your event goals. Engage your audience with corporate entertainment that highlights your message. Tom keeps your company’s needs center stage. All designed to create memories and feelings that extend engagement beyond the event’s confines.
Experience combined with
expertise and creativity takes events to the next level.
Excitement Included.
Want Amazing Results?
“…the way he customized our show was a real success and so funny!”
Dawna Wilkerson, OPS Consulting, LLC
“He is incredible to work with and does a wonderful job personalizing his routine to fit the need of the client!”
Shanna B, Oxy Permian, TX
No matter how you measure success, audience mindset is key to your results. Let’s talk today about your event needs. Our office will work with you to develop an amazing corporate entertainment experience.
Live entertainment, business comedians, amazing stage shows and fabulous corporate entertainers. Amazing corporate entertainment – ready to impress clients, co-workers and colleagues.
We’ve got exciting things in the works for our clients this year. From cutting-edge corporate comedy to riveting Masters of Ceremonies and revolutionary stage performances. It’s going to be amazing!
Until we have a chance to work together:
Keep up with breaking event industry developments and join the conversation on Tom’s weekly podcast for event planners at: http://SavvyEventPodcast.com The podcast is also available on iTunes.
Let Tom help work with you to shape your event to the success it deserves. For bookings and availability contact our office today.
What is the goal of your corporate event?
to educate, to inspire, to reward?
Tom can help you achieve your outcome. Superb entertainment that keeps your guests laughing. When you are under pressure to make an event memorable, on budget and on time, call us.
Tom is one of the world’s most experienced comedy ventriloquist corporate acts. With him on your team, you can relax. You’ll have amazing corporate entertainment that understands your goals and makes them happen.
Corporate Event Entertainment
Corporate Entertainment Acts
That Make Your Event Memorable – For The Right Reason!
Corporate entertainment is often one of the most memorable aspects of an event. People forget what a speaker said but remember how it made them feel. People forget what they ate. They remember if the food was good and the service prompt.
But ask them about the live entertainment. Most will remember the comedian that wasn’t funny. The band that was too loud. The magician that embarrassed the volunteer.
The moment something like that happens, it impacts the entire “feeling” of your function.
And the fact is, it doesn’t matter where you hire entertainment. Agencies often have favorites they rely on time and again. These acts make things easy on the talent agent. But that doesn’t mean they are the right entertainment for you.
Many corporate entertainers contract direct. In some cases they take work for the payday. You can also contract entertainment acts through event planners, DMC’s and other entertainers.
So how can you tell which corporate entertainment acts to hire?
Talk to Tom. He makes it simple. With more than 30 years in the corporate entertainment business, he has worked with the best. He listens to your plans. Discusses your goals. Learns about your audience and makes suggestions based on your needs.
We do not charge you for the consultation. We do not accept commissions from acts or agencies we recommend. Our only goal is your success. Tom knows by pointing you in the right direction, you will remember him when his talents fit your needs.
Contact us today and let him help you find the perfect corporate entertainment acts for your event.
Are you looking for a corporate comedian? Corporate magician? Corporate Juggling act? Corporate hypnotist? Corporate artist? Let us know your needs and we will put you in touch with the artist or corporate entertainment agency that will help rock your world!
Corporate Event Entertainment
Looking for entertainment ideas for an upcoming awards banquet?
We are happy to share some unique entertainment ideas. We’ll even point you in the right direction depending on your needs.
But before we do, you should know …
Entertainment can make or break your event. Unfortunately, many event planners miss out when it comes to the program portion of the evening.
Awards banquets allow companies, charities and associations a chance to recognize significant members. It is a chance to say “thank you” to key players in your success.
Awards banquets are also an important part of reinforcing brand, message and promoting awareness. They:
- improve staff, volunteer and member morale.
- build reputation and awareness when promoted through media.
- add value when tied into a conference, convention or other corporate event.
- help build bonds between clients and host.
As important as an awards banquet is, you may notice they all seem the same. Which may be the reason most people hate attending recognition dinners. Many event planners become engrossed in meal choices, decorations and entertainment. They lose site of the purpose. Before your select entertainment, it is smart to take a look at the entire event.
Clarifying The Purpose Of Your Awards Banquet
As you plan an awards banquet, it is important to avoid falling into the same old trap. Start by being clear on the purpose of the event. It include be one or several of the following reasons:
- to make people feel appreciated for their efforts. As individuals and as a group.
- to help people feel they are part of the big picture.
- to introduce your volunteers, staff or key members to others.
- to educate attendees about the impact of those you recognize.
- to re-commit people to the future of your company, charity or association.
The Basic Format of an Awards Dinner
Now let’s look at the standard format of an awards luncheon or dinner.
- Cocktails / Networking
- Dinner
- Speeches
- Awards
- Entertainment
Does that look familiar to you? It should. Most awards dinners or recognition luncheons follow this schedule.
Does the schedule actually meet the purpose outlined earlier? My vote is no. It follows the typical agenda of every other dinner event, minus the awards segment.
So how can your awards banquet be different?
First, plan your entertainment immediately following the meal. This will put everyone in a good mood and make them receptive to the speeches and awards that follow.
It will also allow your event to end with the proper focus. You want people to remember your recognitions and message.
Other Awards Banquet Ideas:
- Cut the speeches and opt for a few heartfelt words.
- Have presenters share tidbits of information so attendees see the role award winners play.
- Involve clients in the thank you process. If they can’t attend, an audio or video recording adds value to the presentation.
- Create slideshows that highlight activities and projects. These may run during dinner, or the program.
- Instead of listing names in your programs, include photos and a breif bio of nominees. This allows you the chance to highlight everyone’s accomplishments, making everyone winners.
- Present some “Goofy Awards” to lighten the mood between larger presentations.
- Practice your presentations to avoid confusion or delay. You want to keep things moving and not bore the audience.
And Now For Awards Banquet Entertainment Ideas
When selecting entertainment you don’t want to forget the reason your attendees are there. Hire banquet entertainment that can highlight your company, association or charity.
Consider the mood you want to create. If you want your audience laughing, open and receptive, a corporate comedian is an excellent choice. If you want a more reserved response, classical music or an educational speaker may be just the thing.
To get the most out of your banquet entertainment:
Think about the wow factor. Is the entertainment going to impress guests? Will something about the program leave them talking?
Can they incorporate your logo, product or message? This would allow the entertainment to highlight your company, charity or association.
Be aware or the latest entertainment trends. Was there a unique talent that won a television program like America’s Got Talent? You may not be able to afford the winner, but perhaps you can find similar talent that will appeal to your guests. This tip will make your entertainment timely and unique.
Among the most popular awards banquet entertainment ideas are:
- Ventriloquists – a popular art, seldom seen live. Ventriloquists can be funny, personalize the program and recognize your guests.
- Comedians – having a room full of laughing guests makes any awards presentation sail smoothly.
- Musicians or DJ’s – these are generally best used following an awards ceremony. This goes against the recommended use of entertainment before the awards. Music selection can also be difficult to please an audience with a wide age range.
- Jugglers – the concept of keeping several things in the air could be tied into your awards message.
- Magicians – audience participation and magic with a theme or product is a staple of many corporate magicians.
- Speed Painters – seeing artwork appear on a huge canvas can be fascinating to watch. The painting can then be used as a momento of the event. Hung in an office or used on the cover of a newsletter or future program, the art promotes the recognition.
For those on a tight entertainment budget, additional awards banquet entertainment ideas include:
- Karaoke
- Employee or Volunteer skits
- Employee or Volunteer speeches
- Trivia Games
- Dancing With The Stars/Employees Spoof
If you are searching for awards banquet entertainment, contact Tom now. With over thirty years of corporate entertainment experience, he can help you find the perfect entertainment for your awards event.
Corporate Event Entertainment
We’ve got 41 Fun Corporate Event Ideas to share with you!
Companies hold corporate events for a variety of reasons.
- You may want to attract new customers.
- Thank your current clients.
- Build buzz about your business.
- Develop out-of-the-office camaraderie.
- Show employee appreciation.
- Recognize key players in your workforce.
- and the list could go on and on …
Corporate events allow you to capture the attention of your attendees. But if the event isn’t fun, people can quickly lose interest. When that happens your goals fail and the budget goes down the drain.
So here are some of the most
fun corporate event ideas
we’ve heard about!
One way to have a fun corporate event is to use a theme. You could have:
- A Parking Lot Picnic,
- A Charity Bake Sale,
- A Snack and Dessert Cart
- Theme Lunches – i.e. – tailgating, potluck, Irish, etc.
- Indoor Mini Golf – have each department create a hole.
- Office Chair Races – clear the hallway, the race is starting.
- Who’s Baby Picture Is That?
- Office Trivia – always a fun time.
- Inflatable Costumed Sumo Wrestling,
- Karaoke All-Stars
- Dancing With The Office Stars
- TV game shows –
- Office Feud – department family against department.
- Jeopardy – A question is your answer.
- The Price Is Right – prices or guess the value?
- Wheel of Fortune – an elaborate game of hangman.
- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – quiz your staff.
- Trading Spaces – office makeover.
- The Great Race – who will complete the tasks first?
- Cupcake Wars – delicious competition.
- Iron Chef – which chef will win?
- Pumpkin Decorating
- Guess How Many – always a fun time.
- penny jar
- M&M’s
- be creative …
- Kiss The Pig Voting – great charity fundraiser and company fun.
- Sports –
- ping pong – indoors or out.
- tennis – anyone?
- racquetball – a bit more competitive.
- badminton – who has a set?
- kickball – easy to organize.
- baseball – company team or department playoff.
- horsehoes – an age old favorite.
- Slogan or logo contest – harness everyone’s creativity.
- Hulahoop – shake your booty.
- Tricycle Race – wacky competitive fun.
- Walking – healthy habits and team building
- Craft Sale – another excellent charity fund-raiser.
- Employee Car Wash – good clean fun.
- Golf With The Boss – improving employee/management relations.
- Archery – Improving aim.
- Go-Karting – just plain fun!
- Bike Run – exercise and team building.
- Company Anniversary – celebrate!
- Office Poker – break out the chips.
- Motivational Speakers – inspire for greater achievement.
- Juggling Workshop – help busy employees focus.
- Magic Class – help your employees master the impossible.
- How To Be A Ventriloquist – a unique skill to learn.
- Scavenger Hunt – who will finish first?
- Random Acts of Kindness – enough said!
- Office Dares – Who will take the challenge?
- GPS Geocache – find the hidden items on a mystery tour.
- Paper airplane challenge – how far will it go?
- Build a boat – will it actually float & how much weight will it hold?
- The Egg Drop – craft a way to protect an egg during a drop.
- The BBQ Challenge – who on your staff makes the best BBQ?
- Go green – Have employees develop energy saving ideas for your company
Not every corporate event has to be an expensive or lavish affair. Creating a fun atmosphere keeps your staff invested in the company. With a happy workforce knowing they are an important part of the big picture, productivity increases.
If your fun corporate event ideas involve corporate entertainment, contact our office to discuss how we can bring the funny to your fun!
