Don’t Book That Corporate Entertainer Yet Without Reading This

August 1, 2019 | Posted at 9:26 am | by Mike Surgey (Follow User)

Finding great corporate entertainers for your events is just as much an art as it is a science. Who to invite to your corporate affair as the entertainer is one of the most important decisions you will make for the event. Here are some important tips you should take into consideration before you book a corporate entertainer for your next function.

Start Your Planning Early

The most popular entertainers are booked quickly. They tend to have their schedules occupied for months ahead. If you don’t want to be disappointed, then you should approach them early. Start by planning for the kind of entertainment you would like to have at your event and then planning around that base. You can then call the right entertainer early enough based on that. 

Budgeting 101

 

Don’t go contacting corporate entertainers before knowing your budget. Remember that you get what you pay for. Your budget will determine that quality of entertainment and entertainer that you get. The most popular entertainers aren’t cheap, and their fees will depend on such things as reputation, experience and location and size of the show.

Put everything into perspective. It isn’t very different from how you would budget for food. You do the cost per person. The same applies to entertainment. You can reduce the quality slightly on other things to find money to pay the entertainer, especially considering the fact that they will leave a longer-lasting memory than most of the other stuff at the event. 

Communication

Your entertainer is supposed to make your event better. That means you should communicate with them on what’s expected to go on at the event and if there are going to be any changes. They will then be able to create a custom show for your specific event. Give them as much information as they need to make this possible.

Experience

If you’re holding a corporate event, then you want to get an entertainer who has a lot of experience entertaining corporate audiences. Ask them about their experience and find out what their priorities are. Are they experienced in performing at events like yours? Are they reachable and easy to communicate with? How are their past reviews? All of this is important information to help you make your decision before booking an entertainer for your event.

 

Pick the Right Type of Entertainer

There are many different entertainers from which you can choose. Whomever you go for, just make sure they have vast experience performing at events like yours, which can range from motivational gatherings and retreats to product launches.

Comedians are the most popular. Some of the best corporate comedians go way beyond traditional standup comedy and will even juggle and do magic tricks. 

Speaking of magic tricks, you can consider getting a magician for your event. There are many types here as well, from strolling magicians to comedy magicians.

You can also get other types of entertainers, such as mentalists, hypnotists and so on. It all depends on the kind of entertainment you want and the experience and skill of the magician. Finally, don’t forget about your budget.