Keeping Banking and Financial Conferences Engaged After Lunch
Post-lunch sessions at financial and banking conferences are often the lowest attention point of the day. Many planners now use a short, professional entertainment segment—such as clean comedy or a high-impact act—to reset focus and significantly improve audience engagement before executive presentations and keynotes. Financial conferences are known for packed agendas: compliance updates, regulatory training, […]
Clean Comedy That Works for Insurance Annual Meetings
Why Insurance Conference General Session Openers Matter Insurance annual meetings are known for dense agendas. Compliance updates. Training sessions. Leadership messages. Breakouts. By the time attendees walk into the general session, they are already mentally fatigued. Planners are discovering that how the session starts determines how well the rest of it goes. Instead of opening […]
Why Digital Deception Is Perfect for Technology Conferences
Technology conference audiences are analytical, curious, and difficult to impress with generic entertainment. Digital Deception blends magic, mentalism, and modern technology into an interactive performance that uses phones, screens, and digital tools as part of the experience—making it an ideal general session opener or keynote transition for tech events. Technology audiences are different. They are […]
How to Open a Tech Conference Without Losing the Room
Tech conferences often lose audience attention in the first 20 minutes when sessions begin flat. Many planners now open general sessions with a short, high-impact entertainment segment—often clean comedy or an interactive act—to reset energy, sharpen focus, and prepare attendees for keynotes, product reveals, and deep technical content. If you’ve ever looked out at a […]
Mike Vecchione’s “Low Income White” Comedy Special
Mike Vecchione returns with a brand-new comedy special, “Low Income White”, now streaming. Known for sharp timing and tight writing, Vecchione delivers an hour packed with smart jokes, personal stories, and nonstop momentum—no gimmicks, no filler. About the Special Recorded live at The Lab at Zanies in Nashville, “Low Income White” captures a high-energy crowd […]
Preacher Lawson Drops “Keep Preacher Weird” (Watch the Full Special)
If you need a quick mood boost (or you’re scouting comedy that can keep a room engaged), Preacher Lawson just dropped a new full special on YouTube: “Keep Preacher Weird.” Preacher is widely known from America’s Got Talent, but his stand-up career has kept growing—especially with full specials landing online where anyone can watch. […]
Why Jeff Civillico’s Comedy in Action Is More Than a Comedy Special
Most comedy specials capture a great night onstage. Comedy in Action does something different. It shows what happens before, after, and far beyond the applause. Created by Jeff Civillico, the special blends clean comedy, high-level juggling, physical stunts, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from his ten-year run headlining in Las Vegas. The result is a performance that […]
How Funny Business Recommends Entertainment for Corporate Events (And Why Planners Don’t Rely on Artist Websites Alone)
Funny Business recommends entertainment using a category-specific vetting process built from 30+ years of real corporate event booking. Rather than relying on performer self-promotion, we evaluate audience fit, professionalism, risk level, and real-world performance history—helping planners choose entertainment that is safe, effective, and proven for their specific event. Choosing Entertainment Is About Fit, Risk, and […]
How Much Does a Corporate Comedian Really Cost? (2026 Guide)
Booking a comedian for a corporate event isn’t just about who’s funny. It’s about pricing, audience fit, and risk—so your entertainment lands with the room and delivers real value in 2025–2026. Hiring a corporate comedian typically costs $2,500 to $150,000+, depending on experience, customization, travel, and event risk. In 2025–2026, planners should focus less on […]
Greg Warren’s Tonight Show Stand-Up Was Peak Everyday Chaos
Greg Warren hit The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with a tight, relatable set that turns everyday frustration into punchlines—starting with insurance confusion and ending in the wonderfully intense world of competitive fishing. The premise: normal life, turned sideways Warren’s sweet spot is the stuff you deal with every day—systems that sound reasonable until you’re […]
Tommy Ryman’s New Comedy Special Smashed Pancake Is Clean, Clever, and Completely One-of-a-Kind
Tommy Ryman’s new stand-up special Smashed Pancake delivers clean, absurdist comedy through heartfelt storytelling about family, adulthood, and everyday anxiety. Known for his Dry Bar Comedy specials and Last Comic Standing run, Ryman proves once again that clean comedy can be smart, original, and unforgettable. As one of the most distinctive clean comedians touring today, […]
Corporate Game Shows & Trivia Entertainment: The Complete Guide
Quick Answer: Corporate game shows and trivia entertainment turn employees into active participants instead of passive spectators. They’re perfect for conferences, holiday parties, sales meetings, and team-building because they combine competition, laughter, and engagement in a format that works for live, virtual, and hybrid events. Corporate game shows are one of the most effective ways […]