{"id":7241,"date":"2019-06-06T17:10:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T17:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=7241"},"modified":"2022-12-30T16:19:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T16:19:39","slug":"how-to-be-a-good-master-of-ceremonies-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-good-master-of-ceremonies-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How Listening (and Not Just Talking) Helped Me Become a Great MC"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve been making a living as a master of ceremonies<\/a> for 25 years.
\nHere are 7 lessons<\/em> I have learned that may improve your next meeting or special event.<\/p>\n

Why do event planners need a great emcee?<\/h2>\n
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  1. Attendees are silently begging to be led<\/strong>
    \nA meeting is a lot like life. We all want to know where we are going and how we will get there. A professional emcee tells the audience:
    \nYou are in for a great time and I\u2019m going to be your host and guide for a great meeting. <\/em>You set your guests at ease when they know you have hired a polished professional who will lead the proceedings.<\/li>\n
  2. A likable host helps your group relax<\/strong>
    \nMeetings should feel successful not stressful. Your audience wants to relax and recharge at your event. By hiring a likable master of ceremonies, you will maximize the enjoyment of your attendees and you will exceed their expectations. People enjoy meetings led by hosts who are     warm and witty<\/a>.<\/em> Don\u2019t invite a \u201cparty pooper\u201d to host your party!<\/li>\n
  3. You want an energy-booster on the platform<\/strong>
    \nA great emcee knows how to raise the energy in your room. This is vital. Your attendees need to grasp the information and takeaways you want them to get. This is more likely when they are actively engaged and feel energized. A professional MC will tune in to how your audience is feeling. If one of your speakers is boring your group with too many slides, he\/she will pump them back up during the next transition. Work with a host who knows when and how to reenergize your attendees.<\/li>\n
  4. You can improve the image of your organization <\/strong>
    \nPeople are constantly and instantly evaluating your meeting. Most event producers spend a lot of time thinking about what<\/em> is being presented, but not enough time focused on WHO is doing the presenting. Give some careful thought to who will be presenting your presenters. A fine MC will give your     guest speakers and VIPs<\/a> strong introductions. Make sure you are working with an experienced emcee who can welcome your attendees to your meeting and welcome your speakers to the platform.<\/li>\n
  5. You will avoid your meeting going off the tracks<\/strong>
    \nMany unexpected things can happen during a live event. What if one of your speakers runs way over time? What if you suddenly need to fill an extra 30-minutes in your program? What if you have to add some time-sensitive announcements to your agenda because of the weather? A strong master of ceremonies can entertain and inspire your audience as needed. And a great emcee knows that the greatest ability is flexibility.<\/em> A great MC knows how to make adjustments during a program\u2014to make sure your meeting stays on course.<\/li>\n
  6. Your attendees want more of the laughter factor<\/strong>
    \nLaughter is not only the \u201cbest medicine\u201d for healthy living–humor is also magic at your next meeting. A fine emcee will bring more fun to your gathering. He or she will know how to use humor in a way that brings people together and builds community. You don\u2019t have to hire a famous celebrity for this role, but make sure you secure an entertaining emcee.<\/em> Your people will thank you for it, I promise.<\/li>\n
  7. Listening is the Emcee\u2019s secret sauce
    \n<\/strong>Your host should be     looking and listening<\/a> for ways to enhance the enjoyment of your people.<\/em> Is an attendee celebrating a birthday or work anniversary? Are some of your top customers in the audience? Can he\/she recognize and applaud your key vendors<\/a>? Your master of ceremonies will help you make your event a winner when he or she is making notes before and during the meeting so that your people and your event goals are always in mind. Don\u2019t just hire a good talker. Hire a great listener the next time you book an MC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cI can see how hiring a great MC helps.
    \nBut how do I find one that will help guarantee my group has a great time?\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Here you go:<\/p>\n