{"id":2790,"date":"2021-04-22T20:10:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T03:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/epic1.com\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2024-02-12T16:49:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T00:49:38","slug":"3-useful-tips-when-booking-a-comedian-for-corporate-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epic1.com\/epic\/3-useful-tips-when-booking-a-comedian-for-corporate-events\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Useful Tips When Booking a Comedian for Corporate Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone enjoys a good laugh. Right? But what\u2019s funny to you may not be as funny to your guests. And what\u2019s funny to a comedian may not be appropriate for your audience.<\/p>\n

A lot of meeting planners shy away from booking comedians because of these exact fears. But, in fact, there are a lot of great comedic performers out there who understand and work successfully in the corporate market.<\/p>\n

Booking a comedian for a corporate event can be rather tricky, which is why we at EPIC Entertainment go to great lengths to ensure your comedian options will be a good fit for you and your audience.<\/p>\n

Here are 3 tips to think about when booking a comedian:<\/p>\n

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  1. Budget \u2013 The first major consideration when booking a comedian for your private event is obviously your budget. Be realistic. There is a reason why comedians are not \u201ccheap.\u201d Or, we should we say \u201cgood\u201d comedians are not cheap. Seasoned professionals know the difference between the expectations of a corporate buyer versus what they can get away with in a \u201cclub\u201d setting. A trustworthy comedian comes at a price, whether they have name recognition or not. At EPIC Entertainment we have worked with a range of comedians. From household names to names not as familiar. One such comedian is Marianne Sierk. https:\/\/epic1.com\/portfolio\/marianne-sierk\/<\/a> Although not a household name (yet) Sierk is a great comedian who \u201cgets\u201d the corporate market. Marianne fine-tunes her \u201cset\u201d specifically for corporate audiences, making sure to touch on relevant and relatable topics without any \u201cover the top zingers.\u201d<\/li>\n
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  3. Audience \u2013 Speaking of audience: It\u2019s very important to consider the make-up of your intended audience. Are you looking for someone everyone can relate to? Is your audience a specific gender? Is your group international? At EPIC Entertainment we make sure to ask these important questions. And, when it comes time to make an offer to a comedian, on your behalf, we make sure to specify the audience make-up. We also include information regarding the dynamic of your group including age ranges, gender distribution, and ethnic diversity (if applicable). A great corporate comedian who is always accommodating to our corporate group audiences is Henry Cho.\u00a0 Contact us for more information on Henry Cho at info@epic1.com<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
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  5. Consider Other Options -. If your budget is too restrictive or if it\u2019s difficult to convince your buyer that a comedian would be perfect for your event, consider a magician or juggler. Usually at a more friendly \u201cprice point\u201d these performers expertly weave comedy into their acts.\u00a0\u00a0 At EPIC Entertainment our Virtual Roster<\/strong> is filled with affordable and unique alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    On the other end of the spectrum, if you do find yourself with an accommodating budget for a \u201cHeadline Act\u201d definitely consider a comedian! There are a lot of options and with minimal travel and technical rider needs your budget can go a lot further! Great headline comedians include Jay Leno, Bill Engvall,\u00a0 Paul Reiser, Jim Gaffigan, Sinbad, and the wildly popular Sebastian Maniscalco or Brian Regan just to name a few!<\/p>\n

    As Charlie Chaplin once said, \u201cA day with out laughter is a day wasted.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 At EPIC Entertainment we are here to help you navigate the comedy waters and to make sure that booking a comedian doesn\u2019t leave the last laugh on you!<\/p>\n

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