What To Wear To A Company Holiday Party
With the end of August comes the end of summer. And that might have meant something different to you when you were a kid. Maybe it meant summer camp was winding down. And school was just about to pick up in a couple of weeks. But as an adult, the end of summer can only … Read more
How To Break Into Comedy Writing
Making people laugh is like a superpower. No, seriously. Let’s say you hire out a professional comedian. You literally witness them turning a dark, tense room into one full of laughter. And all because of a couple of jokes. Comedy writers know this better than anyone. In fact, they’ve managed to make entire careers out of … Read more
How To Make Positive Thinking A Habit
Life is like a box of chocolates. Sometimes, you get that sweet juicy caramel morsel you’ve been searching for. But most likely, you’re left with some weird coconut almond marzipan stuff. Bleh! (No offense if coconut almond marzipan is your jam.) It’s easy to think that life is simply what we’re dealt. And we just … Read more
How To Host A Charity Event
What makes your average 9 to 5 all the more worth it? Sure, the benefits are great. And the coworkers aren’t bad either. But what about those nights where you get to let your hair down and give back to your community? Oh, that’s right. Fundraising events! Fundraising events are a fantastic way of shaking … Read more
How Positive Thinking Affects The Brain
If you’re in a dark hole mentally, what’s the last thing you want to hear someone say to you. “Just think positive!” Most times, this sentiment can feel misguided. Especially in the face of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. But, as much as you may not want to hear it, they’re still kind … Read more
How To Improve Communication Skills In The Workplace
Communication. You hear that term all the time. Maybe in relation to your friends, family, or loved ones. Or maybe in relation to the delivery guy you’re still waiting on to receive that one package. Cue internal monologue: Darn you, Bill! It went from Mississippi to California?! I’m in New York! Just communicate with me!! … Read more
How To Get Into Comedy Acting
There are a number of reasons why a person would want to get into stand-up comedy. I’m sure even you have a couple of different reasons for wanting to make a career as a comedian. Maybe you’ve always had a knack for making people laugh. Or, maybe, you just love the rush of standing up … Read more
Why Is Communication Important In The Workplace?
Have you ever had a job where workplace communication was poor? Or even non-existent? Employees may have spent their whole day on social media. Or, they might not have bothered to show up to work at all. After all, it’s exhausting showing up to the workplace with no clue of what’s going on. If this … Read more
What Do People Find Funny?
It’s no secret that everyone has a different sense of humor. Some of your friends may be into dry humor. Your other friends might be more into slapstick. Maybe you’re the type with friends who love to engage with witty wordplay. Or perhaps you just love people who tell self-deprecating jokes. Suffice it to say … Read more
How to Drive Employee Engagement
Imagine this. You walk into the workplace, ready to give a rousing speech to your employees. You’ve worked on it all night. And you’re hoping that this will uplift company culture and get employees engaged. After delivering your speech, you look to your team for feedback. And the room is dead silent. No, really. You … Read more
What is Dry Humor?
You might just think that humor is just humor. Simply there to get a laugh, right? But did you know there are actually different types of humor? And not everybody finds the same things funny? Take slapstick for example. Somebody walks into a room, confident as ever. Then, they slip on a banana peel. Cue … Read more
How to Increase Work Productivity
We’ve all had those days where Tuesday feels like Friday. 10 AM feels like 4 PM. And as soon as we realize our mistake, we feel stuck in the day, unable to get anything done. It’s a lousy feeling. And getting out of that rut can feel even harder. Some people mistake productivity for being … Read more
How Company Culture Shapes Employee Motivation
Do you remember going to your parents’ work as a kid? You entered the office and could immediately feel a shift in the atmosphere. The air may have felt tense on certain days. You know, the ones with deadlines or a performance review. But other times, the air felt lighter. Someone brought in donuts or … Read more
How to Increase Job Satisfaction and Improve Employee Engagement
What’s the worst job you ever had? No, really. Try thinking about it. The absolute worst job that made you feel horrible and icky inside. Do you remember what it felt like to get up in the morning and go to work? And, maybe even more importantly, do you remember how you felt at the … Read more
Corporate Entertainment: 5 Benefits
Have you ever been to a corporate event that relied solely on Powerpoint presentations? Don’t get me wrong – you love this company. In fact, you were psyched that they were hosting a corporate event in the first place. But then you arrived only to show up and watch un-motivational speakers click a button to … Read more
Why is Employee Motivation Important?
Have you ever worked out with a personal trainer? Or attended a talk where the speaker was particularly inspiring? There’s a kind of high that accompanies either of those scenarios, isn’t there? You know, someone cheering you on and telling them they believe in you? It’s that feeling of wanting to be better and do … Read more
How to Host a Client Appreciation Event
No company can exist without its clients. In fact, some might argue that clients are the very backbone of their business. So how can you make sure your clients feel appreciated and recognized? I’m not just talking about the nice “hello” when customers walk through the door. I’m not even talking about offering free candies … Read more
4 Reasons You Need to Have a Company Event
Have you ever seen Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining? (Stick with me, I promise I have a point). Well, there’s a famous scene in which Jack Nicholson repeatedly types out a chilling message on his typewriter. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” While his character may be going crazy at that point, … Read more
How to Do a Successful Virtual Fundraiser
If you work in the world of nonprofits, you’re likely familiar with the world of fundraisers too. Well, that, and a manner of ways to combat crises on a daily basis! But with the pandemic making in-person gatherings once near-impossible, virtual fundraising events have become more popular than ever. In fact, it’s likely that they … Read more
How to Measure Employee Morale
Every company wants to be successful. But what is the magic ingredient that everyone is looking for? Is it prosperous sales? Is it adequate customer satisfaction? Not quite. Try turning in the other direction. That’s right. The magic of every company lies in its employee morale and job satisfaction. When employee morale is high, workers … Read more
What are Dad Jokes?
Ah, the dad joke. The perfect amount of humor for any age. Some have argued that dad jokes are not necessarily funny. But no one can resist the punny charm a dad joke has to offer. If you’re not familiar with a dad joke, here’s a little breakdown for you. They are corny. They are … Read more
Corporate Team Event Ideas to Build Relationships
If you really think about it, your day is split up into thirds. You spent eight hours at work, eight hours at home, then (hopefully) eight hours sleeping. You might never have looked at your time like this. But doesn’t this prove that your corporate team members are a pretty substantial part of your life? … Read more
How to Make Meetings Fun
Meetings. You either love them or you hate them. You know that a meeting is important for deploying valuable information. But do they have to be so utterly boring? You’re probably thinking, “Well, it’s work! It’s not entertainment.” And you would be right in thinking that. But a meeting is still a time for company … Read more
10 Tips For Meetings That Work In Person And Online (Hybrid Events)
Make Your Hybrid Event a Hit! 10 Tips for Meetings that Work In Person and Online (Plus 10 Mistakes Meeting Planners Make with Hybrid Events) “I want the best of both worlds.” – Van Halen You’ve got to pull off an In person AND virtual event?! It’s not easy to navigate two worlds at one … Read more
How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event
You’ve been sitting on a project for quite a while now. And you’re quite excited to launch it into the world. But planning a successful product launch event can seem somewhat daunting. This event needs hype. You need to get others just as excited about the product as you are. We’re talking investors, customers, and … Read more
What is Comic Relief?
Think about the last time you were in an argument with someone. You’re both hurling insults at each other. You’re looking for ways to win the argument. But then… somebody farts. You’re not quite sure who did it. In fact, whoever did isn’t fessing up. But determining the culprit no longer matters. By now, you’re … Read more
Why Are Some People Funny?
Some people are funnier than others. It’s just a fact of life. But is there a specific reason for this? Turns out there may be a few. Researchers have found scientific justification to back a person’s sense of humor. And these traits are often what set comedians who get hired to be funny apart. But … Read more
What Are Networking Events?
An essential part of growing your career is making connections with others. These connections can lead to professional development, community, referrals, and more. Luckily, there are specific events that exist with the purpose of facilitating these connections. These are called networking events. Networking events allow professionals to come together. There are different types of networking … Read more
How To Do Stand-Up Comedy
Many will mistake stand-up comedy for something easy. But it is an art form that takes a lot of time and practice to master. A stand-up comedian must be a solid performer. But they also have to be a prolific writer. They must know how to read the audience and pivot when a joke goes … Read more
5 Cost-Saving Virtual Entertainment Ideas
Virtual events on their own already save money. Companies no longer have to worry about travel costs or hotel accommodations for guests and keynote speakers. They can also welcome a larger audience since everyone is attending remotely. But virtual events still require some form of entertainment to keep attendees engaged throughout. Oftentimes, an online event … Read more
5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Virtual Speaker for your Next Virtual Event
Virtual events have become the new norm. And with it, the demand for effective virtual speakers has risen. Luckily, virtual events allow for more flexibility than in-person events. You don’t have to worry about flying speakers in from different parts of the world. And you won’t have to set up their accommodations for where your … Read more
7 Ideas to Enhance Audience Participation at your Next Virtual Event
Virtual events have been cropping up everywhere in the last year. And there are a lot of added benefits to events going virtual. In-person events can sometimes limit the number of attendees due to physical capacity. But online events allow for more people to enjoy pre-recorded content that will last longer than the event itself. … Read more
Who Invented Stand-up Comedy?
Stand-up comedy feels like it’s been around forever. But it’s actually a relatively new art form and phenomenon. The world was familiar with French satire and British cartoons. But American stand-up comedy involved a solo performer speaking directly to audiences. There is no real narrative structure that stand-up comedy seems to follow. Nor is there … Read more
How to Write a Stand-up Comedy Routine
Stand-up comedy is a niche field. It takes a performer guts to get onstage. But it takes brains to assemble the perfect act. Standup is said to have started in New York in the late 19th century. African American vaudeville performer Charley Case is credited with doing the first standup act in the 1880s. Since … Read more
What’s the Difference Between a Virtual and Hybrid Event?
The events of the past year have certainly changed a lot of things. But one thing, in particular, that has risen both in popularity and out of necessity is virtual events. Through virtual events, companies have noticed a rise in audience reach and event size. They also have benefitted from cost reduction since the event … Read more
How to structure virtual meetings
Hosting a virtual meeting can be hard. Without being face to face, virtual meetings certainly require more preparation and tech-savvy. But effective virtual meetings do exist. And the guidelines to accomplish them are not all that difficult to adopt. A successful meeting relies on everyone’s contribution to the team as a whole. So making a … Read more
Virtual Team Building Activities
Virtual Variety! How Online Variety Shows Are the Ultimate Virtual Team Building Activity Who doesn’t love to laugh? Think for a moment about your favorite funny movie, joke, (clean!) comedian. What do they all have in common? They make you feel amazing. When we laugh, we feel uplifted emotionally and physically. We actually experience a euphoria … Read more
How To Ensure People Are Communicating Effectively In Virtual Meetings
There’s no question that COVID has certainly impacted our relationships. But for work relations, it’s made communication between professionals even more integral. You may find yourself working on a virtual or remote team. And this can present a multitude of challenges. So ensuring that all team members can communicate effectively with each other is crucial. … Read more
How Many Calories Does Laughing Burn?
Whoever said comedy wasn’t a workout lied. In fact, laughing has been proven to burn calories. I know this sounds like a ruse. But even Vanderbilt University Medical Center agrees with me. During a research study, they found that 15 minutes of laughter burns between 10 and 40 calories a day. And the International Journal … Read more
How Long Are Comedy Shows?
Everyone loves to laugh. But you know that moment that even a comedy show starts to drag? Yeah, even laughter knows when it’s time to move on. That’s why comedy shows have specific time requirements and durations. Typically, even with a warm house, audiences will start to tire around the half-hour mark. So for comedians, … Read more
How To Make Virtual Meetings More Fun
Almost every company has relied on video conferencing and online meetings to do business during these socially distanced, trying times over the last year or so. And even before that, organizations of all kinds used tech for working remotely or dealing with different time zones. While most of us have gotten quite used to meeting … Read more
How To Do Stand Up Comedy for the First Time
Not everyone can make a joke. And not everyone can do stand-up comedy either. But if you’re serious about getting into the stand-up comedy scene, below are a couple of tips to help you tackle your first open mic. But make no mistake. Stand up is not something you can master overnight. It takes years … Read more
How To Boost Your Employee Morale with Corporate Events
What is Meant by Morale and How Can Corporate Events Help? For companies that hope to boost employee morale, it’s important to understand a bit more about what that means. In this context, morale is related to the satisfaction, outlook, feelings of well-being, and overall attitude towards a workplace. There are many ways to boost … Read more
List of Comedians Who Had Their Own TV Show
Stand-up comedians entertain audiences from the stage, but also make their way into our homes on the small screen via TV shows. We don’t have to wait to see our favorite comics appear in movies or on a special. We can enjoy their comedy every week, or – more than likely – binge an entire … Read more
How to Book Corporate Events
Corporate events can be stressful to plan. There are a lot of moving parts to take into account. But the rewards of a successful event can help your business grow in ways you could not have possibly dreamed. Digital technology has greatly limited our person-to-person contact. But a corporate event provides the perfect opportunity to … Read more
What is a Single Camera Comedy?
The rise of streaming devices is undeniable. And this has given television shows even more of an impact in our everyday lives. With so much variety in content, there is a myriad of shows for viewers to choose from. One of the biggest ways in which television shows are distinguished from one another is the … Read more
7 Classic Slapstick Comedy Examples
By now, it’s clear to see that there are a thousand different ways to be funny. But one of the most classic forms of comedy that any clean or dirty comic should be familiar with is slapstick. Slapstick comedy has roots that can be traced all the way back to Ancient Rome and Greece. Its … Read more
What Is The Purpose Of Team Building?
Within the field of comedy, amateur improv seems to have cultivated a particularly bad reputation. But that hardly seems fair considering the overwhelming success of the show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?“. Yes, those were professional improv actors that we were watching, but let’s be real. We are all guilty of having watched clips from … Read more
How To Host A Virtual Event
We’re hearing about virtual events a lot these days, but they’ve actually been around for a while. Virtual events were even taking place in the last century, like the presentation from Visual Data Corporation (now called Onstream Media Corporation) at a virtual event in 1993. In that virtual trade show presentation, Alan Saperstein and Randy … Read more
How To Write Stand-Up Comedy
It might go without saying, but stand-up comedy requires copious amounts of joke writing before a stand-up comedian can get up and speak in front of a live or virtual audience and do their thing. Though many comedians make it look easy, they’ll be the first to tell you it takes a bit of work … Read more
Why Is Team Building Important?
Considering that about a third of your life is spent at work, it makes sense to make the most of it. The people you pass your time with at work often end up being more than just co-workers. You get to know each other over the years, and may even meet each other’s families. It’s … Read more
How to Book a Comedian
So you want to know how you can hire a comedian? Funny you should ask. We just so happen to have a lot of experience in this area and are happy to help. First off, can we just commend you for your great idea? Hiring comedians – whether it be for private events, a corporate … Read more
Who was the first comedian?
Over time humans have sought out entertainment in various forms. From telling stories around the fire to brick-walled comedy clubs, there have always been elements that make us laugh. Throughout human history, comedy, or at least laughter, has pretty much been a constant. Whether it was family-friendly fun on the Ed Sullivan show, Richard Pryor … Read more
Weirdest & Funniest Things To Happen On Virtual Meetings
From pants-less surprises to pets pushing their way past barriers to make their virtual debut, the last year has had its share of weird and funny Zoom meeting moments. Of course, Zoom meetings and video conference calls have been a thing for a while, but with quarantine and other stay-at-home measures that moved much of … Read more
26 Interactive Virtual Event Ideas, Perfect for Online Events
The A to Z’s of virtual event ideas for your next virtual event Are you in charge of planning a virtual event? If you want to make your people feel great about your next virtual event, there is ONE BIG secret that can give you success… Make your event interactive. Here you will discover … Read more
How to Be a Good Comedian
So you want to know what it takes to become a comedian? You’d like to try your hand at stand-up and perform your material at comedy clubs across the country? I’m about to reveal the secret that has been passed down from generation to generation, from early vaudeville performers to present-day stand-ups. I am entrusting … Read more
How to Become a Standup Comedian
I’ve often heard people say I could do stand-up comedy. I’m funny. All you have to do is just get up on stage and riff, right? Wrong, actually. As with so many art forms, stand-up comedy may seem a lot easier than it really is. Having a great sense of humor and being funny are … Read more
10 Virtual Team Building Ideas For Remote Companies
Like Jasmine and Aladdin declared in that Disney movie years ago, it’s “a whole new world.” If they only knew what was to come as far as our new virtual reality and video conferencing capabilities, wouldn’t they be wowed? Then again, they had magic carpets and a genie that granted wishes, so perhaps not. But … Read more
Top 10 Clean Comedy Movies Of The Last Decade
We can all use some virtual entertainment and diversion these days, but movies often take it too far when it comes to foul language and certain subject matters. Everyone likes a good guffaw, but we don’t need to be grossed out or offended for that to happen. As Lord Polonius said in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “brevity … Read more
6 Funniest Female Comedians To Watch 2021
From Mae West to Lucille Ball to Ellen and many others, funny females have been making us laugh for years. The things that women comedians crack jokes about really runs the gamut. They cover careers, control pantyhose (remember the 80s?), kids, tater tots, and literally anything because women, it turns out, are also humans. Who … Read more
5 Ways To Make Your Virtual Event An Experience To Remember
It was Alexander Graham Bell who once said, “When one door closes, another door opens.” Even if he was just complaining about a drafty old house, he had a good point. More likely, though, he was talking about setbacks and opportunities, and the benefits of learning how to adapt and move forward. So how do … Read more
How Are Virtual Meetings Different From Face To Face?
If you’re like a lot of people who are working from home, you still have some distant memories of what it was like to be in the same space as your colleagues, when you could say without hesitation that they have a lower half. Nowadays, with virtual meetings being the norm, you can only verify … Read more
How To Encourage Participation In Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings and video conferencing have been around for quite some time now, but everyone would agree that this year we’ve engaged in more than ever before. We adapted to uncertainty with aplomb, and powered ahead, making the best with what we had. We’ve downloaded unfamiliar software, found a way to remember 10 new passwords, … Read more
Meet “The Zoom Master” – Aaron O’Brien!
MEET “THE ZOOM MASTER” In this eye-opening interview you will learn how to encourage participation in virtual meetings, how to make yourself look (and sound) good online, and how to make your next Zoom meeting way more effective. There is a treasure chest of virtual tips, wisdom, and experience here. If you are in charge … Read more
7 Ways To Break The Ice At Team Meetings
Starting out a meeting with an ice breaker is a great way to shake things up during the workday. People easily become bored by stand up sessions where everyone just lists off their tasks for the week, or one person drones on and on until everyone begins to picture that scene where Ben Stein is … Read more
How To Fight Virtual Meeting Fatigue
Another day, another meeting, and sometimes several in a row. Even if in-person meetings were never your cup of tea, at least there was the slight chance of finding a decent snack spread or maybe some donuts. What used to be a little break from being chained to your desk, when you could walk down … Read more
5 Ways To Effectively Lead Virtual Team Meetings
At this point in the year of endless crisis and curveballs, most of us have managed to establish some regularity in our routines. We clock in at our new office space, whether that be the kitchen table or a makeshift cubicle in the corner of the room, and get down to business. We hop on … Read more
Hire A Virtual Magician: 11 Ways a Virtual Magician Can Make Your Meeting Magical
…And 11 Tips for Working with the Best Virtual Magicians ABRACADABRA! “ABRACADABRA” is the most famous of all magic words. Some language experts believe the word goes back to ancient Hebrew and means: “I will create as I speak.” If you want to create a memorable virtual event for your team, consider hiring a virtual … Read more
5 Ways You Can Listen To Clean Comedy in 2020
People can always use a pick-me-up, even in normal times when things are not as weirdly World War Z adjacent. These days we’ve got to do whatever we can to stay sane and make time for moments of light and levity, even if that means escaping with the best clean comedy we can find! When … Read more
10 Ways You Can Make Virtual Meetings More Interactive
If it seems like you spend every day plugged in, logged on, and staring straight ahead at the screen, you’re not alone. Like everyone else, Clean Comedians is adjusting to the new normal. As it turns out that dude from Jamiroquai was pretty dead on with his prediction about virtual insanity, though he probably didn’t … Read more
10 Tips for Making Your Online Meeting a Hit with Humor
Virtual Victory! Keys to Hiring Virtual Comedians, Virtual Entertainers, Virtual Magicians, and Virtual Keynote Speakers Photo Credit “Zoom fatigue” is real. But be of good cheer. Humor helps. Laughter can make your virtual meeting fun for everyone. Here are some strategies to help you incorporate a virtual comedian into your online meeting to create a … Read more
Hire a Virtual Master of Ceremonies: The Secret To Making Everyone Happy At Your Next Event
How Meeting And Event Coordinators Entertain With Positive Humor When event coordinator Karen Armstrong was looking for something different for her awards program, the last thing she considered was hiring a master of ceremonies. She says, “We wanted a funny entertainer at our banquet, but I never want to offend our people with rude, crude … Read more
A History of Clean Comedians . . . Decade by Decade
The History of Comedy: Clean Comedians from 1920 to 2020 There have been hundreds of hilarious clean (and not-so-clean) comedians in American history. In this article you will meet some of the great performers of the last 100 years—with a special focus on the clean comedians from each decade. In recent years, the word “comedian” … Read more
22 Tips for Booking Great Corporate Entertainment: Use these Keys to Find the Best Entertainers!
Great corporate event entertainers can make or break your next event. Here are 22 ways to be sure you work with the best of the best. Hire the best entertainment and you will delight your attendees. Get ready to hear lots of thank yous from your boss and leadership team too. It’s show time. After … Read more
How to Get Gigs: 17 Strategies for Keynote Speakers, Magicians, Entertainers, Comedians, and Variety Artists Who Want to Get Booked
Are you a professional (or semi-professional) speaker or entertainer? If you are ready to get booked more often, for more money, you’ll appreciate these 17 “C” based secrets for getting booked. See Related: 10 Ways You Can Make Virtual Meetings More Interactive The purpose of your performance or presentation is to win CLIENTS. You want repeat … Read more
How To Give A Great Speech – 20 Tips
Make your next speech, presentation, or keynote address a hit with your attendees. Use these 15 Positive P’s to ensure your message is memorable. And avoid the 5 Problem P’s that characterize a weak speaker. Read on and discover how to speak with more confidence and clarity! Use these 15 Powerful P’s to Deliver a … Read more
Corporate Entertainment Planning In 5 Steps
When planning for any corporate event, you need to make sure the best entertainment options are considered. Excellent corporate entertainers can make your event a great success, but if poor it can potentially ruin your business opportunities. Taking the right steps in the planning process is key to achieving the desired goals. The following 5 steps if … Read more
5 Reasons Why Corporate Entertainment Is Important At Your Next Event
While there’s no magic formula for organizing the perfect corporate event, there are a few nearly sure-fire ways to spice up any gathering. Hiring a professional entertainer like a comedian or an illusionist can be the difference between a stellar event and a humdrum affair. In fact, corporate entertainment confers more benefits than most realize. … Read more
5 Tips for Staying on Time at Your Next Event
Keeping your program tight and on schedule can be the difference between an event that is good and one that is great. When you start on time, and end on time, you tell your guests they are valued. See Related: How to Be a Great Event Planner 5 Tips for Staying on Time at Your Next … Read more
5 Ways to Wreck the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
They are already putting Christmas stuff out at the stores! But you still have plenty of time to bring out your inner Grinch…if that’s your style. See Related: How to Be a Great Event Planner Here are 5 ways you can destroy your group’s next holiday party. 1. Don’t even schedule a holiday party! 2. Throw a … Read more