| 1. Hire a comedian who can poke some fun at your | | | | dining experience. |
| CEO, do an impersonation of him, or even make light | | | | 31. Ballroom dancers can be popular with all the dance |
| of your industry as a whole. | | | | themed TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and |
| 2. Hire a magician that can incorporate your sales | | | | others. |
| message into his magic, or cut your CEO or | | | | 32. A barbershop quartet is an a cappella group |
| receptionist in half. He might even be able to vanish | | | | where all the members wear red and white |
| the CEO, much to the delight of the employees. | | | | costumes, similar to that of a barbershop pole. This |
| 3. Book a vocal improvisation group to take requests | | | | has a nostalgic feel to it. |
| and spin them into a funny performance. | | | | 33. Dueling pianos are a fantastic way to get the |
| 4. Have a musician write a song about your company | | | | audience involved with nonstop entertainment |
| and play it at the event. | | | | 34. You could have your employees put on the |
| 5. Hire a celebrity impersonator to come to the event | | | | entertainment by having a talent show and getting |
| and sign autographs and take pictures with guests. | | | | everyone in the company involved including the CEO. |
| 6. Book a caricature artist to draw personalized | | | | You will want to record this so everyone can watch |
| sketches of each employee at the company. These | | | | it later on, or you may even want to send them all |
| are fun souvenirs as well. | | | | home with a copy, or mail it to them afterwards. |
| 7. Book a digital caricature artist who composes his or | | | | You could also post them on YouTube for all to |
| her photos digitally on a computer right in front of | | | | comment on. |
| your eyes. They can even personalize the backdrop | | | | 35. A marching band can be an official way to |
| to reflect the companyor event. This is a great | | | | introduce somebody special at the event. It can also |
| souvenir for the guests to take home. | | | | be a way of showing that the company does not |
| 8. Book a balloon artist that makes the life size | | | | take themselves too seriously if they book a fun |
| figures such as Disney characters, scenery like palm | | | | themed marching band. |
| trees, huge company logos, and more. The balloon | | | | 36. Book the 60 second novelist. He comes with his |
| artist can do these figures with everyone watching | | | | own table and a manual typewriter and asks guests |
| making it an experience to watch the balloons being | | | | a few questions to get a sense of who they are, |
| put together. | | | | and he types out a short life story in one minute. He |
| 9. How about a strolling juggler who can mingle | | | | even binds it so guests can take it home. The story |
| through the cocktail hour. | | | | is funny, imaginative and true. This is a fun way to |
| 10. Book a stilt walker to make a big announcement | | | | get people to open up and share their stories and |
| for your company at an annual conference or | | | | get to know each other. |
| meeting. It is a fun and guaranteed way to get | | | | 37. Face painters are a neat way to entertain the |
| everyone's attention. | | | | younger kids. |
| 11. A clown is a great option for events with children | | | | 38. A choir can be a nice way to make a grandiose |
| or families. There are also evil clowns for events with | | | | statement. |
| no kids or around Halloween. | | | | 39. How about an opera singer for a classy event or |
| 12. Book a palm reader to make psychic predictions | | | | gala. |
| about the future of the company or to tell people's | | | | 40. A graffiti artist that can create a painting of |
| fortunes. | | | | someone or something with a large crowd watching. |
| 13. Hire a reality TV star to interact with guests. | | | | Some artists do this type of thing super fast, making |
| They are far less money than big time Hollywood | | | | it intriguing to watch. |
| celebrities. | | | | 41. Book hula dancers to mingle on the dance floor |
| 14. Book a tribute band to play the songs of an artist | | | | with guests. |
| that is popular among the guests. | | | | 42. How about Polynesian dancers to inject a unique |
| 15. An a cappella group can perform on stage or stroll | | | | culture into the event. |
| through the event during a cocktail hour or dinner. | | | | 43. A ventriloquist can be a great entertainment |
| 16. Hire a symphony orchestra to play at the event. | | | | choice that can play well for kids or adults depending |
| You will need to consider space requirements for this | | | | on the performer. |
| type of an act. | | | | 44. Hire a dynamic storyteller who can weave a |
| 17. You could have a mime act out a corporate | | | | message about the goal of the event or meeting. |
| message to employees or event customers. | | | | 45. An escape artist is a dramatic way to convey |
| 18. Book a DJ to play only requested songs or songs | | | | messages such as, escaping or breaking free of |
| from a certain era such as the 80's | | | | limiting beliefs and constraints. This can be a nice way |
| 19. Break dancers can be lots of fun. They are | | | | to motivate employees to achieve a goal. |
| generally young, hip, and add a sense of youth to an | | | | 46. Booking a hypnotist can provide a serious |
| event. | | | | element or a comedic one. |
| 20. How about a mariachi band for some festive | | | | 47. A rapper could perform a comedic rap specifically |
| music. | | | | written about the company. Some rappers can even |
| 21. A steel drum band can be a nice addition to a high | | | | improvise this on the spot. |
| end gala event. | | | | 48. A puppeteer is another option for younger |
| 22. Booking a fire eater can be a great way to kick | | | | children to keep them entertained. |
| off the launch of a hot new product or service. | | | | 49. Hire a sword swallower to attract the crowd or if |
| 23. Carolers can be nice addition to any holiday event. | | | | it fits into the theme. |
| 24. A living statue can be a great idea for almost any | | | | 50. You can always hire a real Hollywood celebrity to |
| event. Make sure you ask for a living statue that | | | | attract the attention and buzz you need or try |
| matches closely to the theme of your event or | | | | booking a couple of smaller celebrities to make better |
| meeting. | | | | use of your funds and get more celebrity drawing |
| 25. Booking a cirque act is a great idea when the | | | | power. |
| event needs something remarkable or to get a buzz | | | | 51. You might want to book a political impersonator |
| going. Make sure you can accommodate for the | | | | that is popular such as Sarah Palin or Barack Obama. |
| space some of the cirque acts require. | | | | 52. A harpist can add a light musical touch without |
| 26. A snake charmer is a unique way break up a | | | | loud music. This would be nice for a laid back, high |
| meeting or attract a crowd at an event. | | | | end atmosphere. |
| 27. Hire a mentalist to read the minds of the guests. | | | | 53. How about having multiple celebrity tribute artists |
| This is creative way that the performer can interact | | | | on stage performing a bunch of hits songs from the |
| with the audience. | | | | various artists they impersonate. |
| 28. How about an ice sculptor who can sculpt the | | | | 54. Have a stage where different executives from |
| company logo or a corporate message live while | | | | the company do karaoke for a variety of songs. |
| people watch it being carved. | | | | 55. Finally, the best way to guarantee a creative |
| 29. Acrobats provide a lively addition to an event. | | | | entertainment experience is to have the performer |
| 30. Singing waiters are an a cappella group dressed as | | | | or performers customize their acts to your event or |
| formal waiters. This catches guests off guard and is | | | | meeting. This creates a memorable experience |
| an offbeat way to infuse entertainment into the | | | | guests are sure to remember for a long time. |