People remember two things about most events, food and entertainment. If either of these was bad, it leaves a lasting impression on the occasion. We'd like to share three tips to help you make certain you hire the right entertainment for events you host.
1. Know Your Event:
Your event isn't just a corporate function, a company picnic or an office Christmas party. There is a reason you are hosting it. It could be a show of appreciation to employees or clients. You might be introducing new policies or training. It may be a part of a larger function such as a convention or conference. Some events launch new products. The reason behind the event will help you focus on the right style of entertainment. Does the entertainment need to compliment the reason? Maybe it needs to focus on the reason with a customized presentation. Perhaps it just needs to be fun and show everyone a good time. Entertainment for corporate events should be able to handle both of those functions. Customizing the program to include your reason and message while making certain everyone has fun.
2. Know Your Audience:
Every audience is unique. They have ebbs and flows. When planning entertainment for events, you need an entertainer who can captain the ship and direct the motion. To find the right style of performance you need to know what your guests will enjoy.
Blue collar workers, the road crew, the plant workers may enjoy standup comedians. Another option may be variety entertainment. You could combine both and hire a comedian ventriloquist. Ventriloquist comedy gives you the laughs of standup mixed with the visuals of variety.
Office personnel and middle management may also enjoy the craziness of ventriloquists. You don't often find them as entertainment for corporate functions. That means you will have something unique that guests will talk about.
Executive gatherings may need to be more refined. Business comedians can often target the event purpose and relieve job stress.
Knowing your audience and what they like will help you zero in on an entertainment style. This can make your job easier by weeding out genres that aren't right.
3. Do Your Homework:
There are tons of entertainers and going through promotional materials can be time consuming. An entertainment agency can help, but they may also push a talent that earns them a bigger commission. It is rare to find someone who does not contract other acts for a piece of the pie.
We prefer you find the right entertainment for events. That is why we offer a free conference call to learn about your plans and make recommendations. A comedian ventriloquist with over 30 years of professional experience, Tom has worked with the best. He understands event entertainment and performing conditions. He recommends acts that will work within your parameters and fill your needs. He even puts them in touch with you so you may determine if they are a good fit.
When you get the information from any act, watch their video. If it is a comedy act, does it make you laugh? Or if it is musical, are you tapping your toes? If you aren't engrossed in the short demo, how will your audience react for a longer program?
Check the entertainer's references. Don't be fooled by company logos or quotes. Some acts make them up! Others use quotes that aren't theirs. This is another benefit of working with Tom. He only recommends full time professional acts and knows the results they provide clients.
If you need event entertainment, contact Tom now. Our office looks forward to helping you find the perfect entertainment for events you host!
