Comedian Tom Thakkar Appears on CONAN
Last night, Tom Thakkar made his CONAN debut! He talked about flying Spirit Airlines, being half Indian, and why he had to change his name.
Comedian Pat McGann Appears on CBS’ The Late Show with Steven Colbert
A few years after making his television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedian Pat McGann returned to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!
How to Choose the Ultimate Sales Meeting Venue
Orlando, Washington, DC., and Las Vegas are the top three meeting destinations in the United States, according to Cvent. They boast state-of-the-art facilities for salespeople: conference rooms, good infrastructure and speedy transportation links. But how do you choose a meeting venue in one of these cities? What about in other cities in the United States? […]
4 Ways to Make a Sales Meeting Fun
Employees think meetings are long, boring and offer nothing new or interesting, according to a 2012 survey. Only 56 percent of meetings are productive, say senior and middle managers. Instead of motivating staff, sales meetings are often a complete waste of time. It doesn’t have to be this like this. Here are four ways to […]
An Interview with Comedian Sydney Adeniyi
In August of 2016, Sydney Adeniyi made the courageous leap from working at a regular day job to actively pursuing his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian. Since his first performance at a venue in Belleville, IL, he has performed professionally hundreds of times at some of the nation’s top colleges, comedy clubs, and comedy […]
4 Reasons You Need Entertainment at Your Fundraiser
From helping to raise money and awareness for worthy causes to boosting employee engagement, morale and even retention rates in some cases, workplace fundraisers account for approximately $4 billion in annual charitable giving according to industry data. But a successful fundraiser involves more than asking for a donation or selling tickets or merchandise to […]
How Live Entertainment Can Help Market Your Fundraiser
Americans donated $373 billion to charity in 2015 — a 4 percent increase from the previous year. Fun runs, auctions, galas — all of these events raised money for good causes. Live entertainment was a fixture at many of them as bands, DJs and motivational speakers charmed donors. Stand-up comedy was another popular draw. Planning […]
What Soccer Can Teach You About Hiring a Comedian
I am a huge soccer fan. I play on 4 teams a week and usually spend my Saturday and Sunday mornings watching the English Premier League. I’ve been playing on and off, competitively and recreationally, since I was about four years old. Playing a sport typically teaches someone things that are applicable to other […]
How to Choose a Clean Comedian for a Fundraiser
Hiring a clean comedian for a fundraiser can be tricky, especially if you don’t have much experience. Finding the right entertainer for any type of event requires careful consideration before coming to a final decision. Comedians can vary greatly from squeaky clean, PG, and to very offensive. Carefully consider what entertainment agency you might work with and which […]
Reflecting on Gilda’s LaughFest 2017
It’s hard to believe that Gilda’s LaughFest 2017 has already come and gone. Each year LaughFest demonstrates why it’s the best comedy festival in the country (in our humble opinion), and this year was no different. Now that things have settled back down, we decided to look back at this year’s festival.
An Interview with Comedian Jeff Arcuri
After moving from Michigan to Chicago, Jeff Arcuri quickly became a regular at The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Bar, and Zanies Comedy Clubs. The Chicago Tribune called him a, “Joke Machine.” But Jeff has a human side, too! Get to know it by reading through our interview with him below:
What We’re Looking Forward to at Gilda’s LaughFest 2017
Gilda’s LaughFest 2017 is less than a week away and we couldn’t be more excited! After a year of brainstorming and booking talent, it’s always special to see some old favorites and meet some new comedians. There is so much to look forward to during this 10 day festival of seriously funny stuff!