03 Jun 010. Choosing Entertainment for Events Posted at 16:26h in Uncategorized by notioneer AUDIO VIDEO How do you find entertainment? Use a booking agentSpeakers BureauSpeakers onlyRed PropellerBooking AgentFor music or bands or other talentBox TalentWilliam Morris AgencyAdvantagesTakes concerns awayProvided insurance in case something happens to the talentAgent will handle unions fees and negotiationsWill handle any legal concernsDisadvantagesCost – If you go with a booking agency it is more expensive but it is money well spent ShowcasesSpeaker ShowcasesHot List by Michael Cerbelli at Special EventSouth by Southwest SXSW Other sourcesPersonal relationshipsLocally known talent Staying up on current music and trends for entertainment Sponsored SpeakersFor example, the Vegan lady sponsored by Cliff BarsWhere the sponsor pays the speaker to speak at an event onAUD31625155713162515n a given topic Types of EntertainmentMusic, Singer, BandSpeakersSimple Acts likeRope TwirlerComedyMagicAcrobatsModels – live mannequins, fashion showsStory of dribblersActorsFlash MobsGamesPhoto BoothsAuctionsOn site craftsmen – engraving champagne glasses How to pitch to your clientDo a snippet of the concept – story of short story poem we did for TUYoutube video clipOffer to send someone to go watch a performance Taking care of your entertainmentMeet the entertainers before the eventDevelop a relationship with their teamMeet them on the day of the event, introduce yourself to themFeed themSecurityHotels roomsGiftsPrivacyGreen RoomDressing roomPhoto opportunitiesRecommend them to othersThe entertainment world is a small world Give us your feedback! todd@rumbledrum.comjoe@rumbledrum.com todd@rumbledrum.comjoe@rumbledrum.com624 S Boston Ave Ste 1030 • Tulsa, OK 74152 (918) 899-0123