{"id":6563,"date":"2017-10-13T23:28:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T23:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=6563"},"modified":"2022-11-28T15:54:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:54:24","slug":"maximizing-the-impact-of-your-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/maximizing-the-impact-of-your-host\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Ways To Maximize The Impact Of Your Host And Make Your Event A Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a professional master of ceremonies for events<\/a>, I’ve seen it all <\/em>over the span of my fortunate career. I wanted to create this post to fast track new event Emcees (or anyone looking to hire one) to success. Some of these may seem obvious, but if you’ve been there, you know how easy they are to forget! My advice? Print this out and keep it close. I only wish I had these tips when I first started. If you are an event planner, you now know what to look for in a great MC that will help make your event great.<\/p>\n

Let the Show Begin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. \u00a0<\/em>Set The Stage Before The M.C. Hits the Stage<\/u>
\nHave the microphone and podium set up in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>2. Make Sure The Emcee Gets A Strong Introduction <\/u><\/p>\n

Invite a VIP from your organization to welcome your emcee to the platform.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>3. Establish Your Host\u2019s Personality First<\/u>
\nHire a likable master of ceremonies.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/em> 4. Warm-Up The Audience With Laughter<\/u>
\nHave your M.C. open the event with positive humor.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/em> 5. Get People Participating<\/u>
\nWork with an emcee who will involve and engage your audience.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em> 6. Build Excitement and Anticipation About What\u2019s Coming<\/u>
\nAn excellent host will share a preview<\/a> of the program.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em> 7. Introduce Your Guests In A Positive\/Classy Way<\/u>
\nThe emcee should prepare a written introduction for each speaker.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>8. Send Your Presenters Off With A Round of Applause<\/u>
\nHave your M.C. give each speaker an \u201coutro\u201d by thanking him or her by name.<\/em> <\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>9. Create Smooth Transitions <\/u>
\nYour host should build bridges between the segments of your meeting.<\/em> <\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>10. Give Them A Break <\/u>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The master of ceremonies guides and dismisses attendees to breaks.<\/em> <\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

The Show Must Go On<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>11. Recapture Their Attention<\/u>
\nThe M.C. should welcome attendees back into the room and re-engage them.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n<\/em> 12. Salute Your Sponsor<\/u>
\nA pro emcee will make the host organization & sponsors look great.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>13. Keep Things Moving!<\/u>
\nThe master of ceremonies is responsible for the pace of the program.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>14. Show Them What You Can Do<\/u>
\nThe host can delight your group with his or her unique talent.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em> 15. Make Your Team Look Good<\/u>
\nYour emcee should acknowledge\/involve your key players.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>16. Use \u201cCallbacks\u201d To Create Memories<\/u>
\nAn entertaining M.C. will refer back to fun moments during the event.<\/em><\/em><\/em>\u00a0 <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n<\/em>17. Never Allow An Empty Stage<\/u>
\nThe host should remain on the platform until the next speaker comes up.<\/em><\/em><\/em>\u00a0 <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n<\/em>18. Create Moments Of Magic<\/u>
\nA polished M.C. will spark memorable interactions with attendees.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>19. Physically Re-Energize The Audience<\/u>
\nYour emcee can boost the room energy with stretch breaks and icebreakers.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>20. Handle Announcements Like They Matter\u2014They Do <\/u>
\n\u00a0<\/em> The master of ceremonies must keep the audience informed.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

That\u2019s Our Show!<\/strong><\/em><\/em> <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>21. Be A Clock Watcher<\/u>
\nYour host should help you run an on-time meeting.<\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

22. Handle The Unexpected <\/u>
\nA pro M.C. can improvise and handle any glitches.<\/em><\/em><\/em>\u00a0 <\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

23. Have A Trick Up Your Sleeve<\/u>
\nA veteran emcee can stretch when needed via a story, joke, or special bit.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>24. Keep The Program On Purpose<\/u>
\nThe M.C. should keep the audience focused on the main goal of the gathering.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em> 25. Give Them A Great Time… By Having One Yourself<\/u>
\nYour host is the face of your event and should be seen enjoying the program.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>26. Hold Their Interest <\/u>
\nThe M.C. should maintain enthusiasm for the final part of the program.<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>27. Recap A Remarkable Meeting<\/u>
\nThe emcee can remind attendees of the great experience they just enjoyed.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>\u00a0<\/em> <\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>28. Finish Strong By Pouring It On<\/u>
\nYour host needs to bring the meeting to a climax and close.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n<\/em>29. Thank Them\u2026Thank Them Very Much<\/u>
\nThe M.C. should acknowledge the speakers, sponsors and event organizers.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n<\/em>30. Send Them Out Smiling<\/u>\u00a0<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

The master of ceremonies should dismiss the audience in a warm way.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>
\nAdam Christing is a popular Corporate Emcee<\/b> and Humorous Speaker<\/a>. Adam just wrote of his new book<\/a>, Bob Dylan Can Change Your Life (For more information go to AdamChristing.com<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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