If you had a dime for all the business meetings you’ve attended, you’d probably have… well, a lot of dimes. But how many of those meetings were truly productive and useful? Time is precious and your colleagues are busy (you know this because you’re busy too)! Be respectful of everyone’s…
The audience is ready for a good evening, lights illuminate the podium, and you are introducing the next guest speaker to take the stage. Seems simple, but there is an art to making a great introduction – and I have four tips to guide you. Join me! See Related: What is…
We’ve all been there. The spotlight is on you, you’ve set up the perfect joke, you nail the punchline, and… crickets. It’s never fun to feel like your humor isn’t reading as funny to the audience. That’s why I’m here to teach you my six greatest tips and tricks on…
You might think that a professional emcee only does public events. Like the kinds with a raffle or a ferris wheel if you want to get really fancy. But emcee work can range across disciplines. Including corporate events and business meetings. So what kind of responsibility gets added on when…
It’s tempting to ask Fred, the funny guy on your marketing team, to fill the role of MC at your annual gathering. Don’t do it! Fred may be funny in the break room. But working with an amateur master of ceremonies can turn your special event into a real disaster….
Your company is spending thousands of dollars to gain attention—and hopefully lots of new customers—at your trade show event. The pressure is on. You need trade show ideas to attract visitors to your booth and keep them there. Your goal: To make meaningful contact with your ideal customers or clients….
As a professional master of ceremonies for events, I’ve seen it all over the span of my fortunate career. I wanted to create this post to fast track new event Emcees (or anyone looking to hire one) to success. Some of these may seem obvious, but if you’ve been there,…
Attendees: The most important part of your event is your attendees. Create an event that inspires and engages them. Every part of your program should be designed with your audience in mind. Create a memorable experience for them. Budget: How much money are you working with? Remember, your budget needs…