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How to Book a Celebrity Music Artist, Comedian or Celebrity Keynote Speaker for Corporate Event, Nonprofit Event and Private Event
What every event planner should know before the celebrity booking conversation begins If you're an event planner, see if this sounds familiar... It is a normal morning. You are deep in the practical work of a serious event. Room blocks. AV notes. Catering revisions. Timing issues that somehow multiply after every call. Then the phone rings. It is the CEO’s assistant. He wants Sheryl Crow for the board dinner. Not… [Read more]
We booked country music artist Jake Owen for the 75th Anniversary of the Paralyzed Veterans of America's gala at the Indianapolis International Motor Speedway. To hire or book Jake Owen This year's 75th Anniversary of Paralyzed Veterans of America was held at Roger's house, that is, Roger Penske's Indianapolis International Motor Speedway with festivities all day at the track and the black tie gala at the event pavillion in the… [Read more]
Everyday, Businesses Hire the Wrong Entertainment Do you remember the actual dinner, even if it was good, at your last corporate event? Did the dècor, even if it was original and in good taste make the event more successful? It's even unlikely that the entertainment made an impression - unless it was properly selected, well planned and professionally produced. The overall success of your event will squarely depend on your… [Read more]
Celebrity Music Artists, Comedians, Celebrity Keynote Speakers are now available for select live streaming bookings Unprecedented Times in the Entertainment Industry are Creating Truly Unique Opportunities for Entertainment Buyers. We help event planners, corporate teleconference hosts and charity events book live streaming celebrity appearances, music concerts and comedy performances nationwide now streamed to your attendees' living room. Get our Free eBook Celebrity Virtual Shows Musical artists that never before considered… [Read more]
We know big stars, and there is nothing like a famous star celebrity performer to make an impact at your event. Whether you need a musical entertainer, comedian, keynote speaker or athlete, Celebrity Direct Inc. has the relationships to bring that special star power to your corporate or nonprofit event and make it memorable. The Process | Hire a Famous Star or Celebrity Performer Before a firm offer is made… [Read more]
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Most event planners think they're buying direct. Most of the time, they're not. Most websites that offer to book a celebrity-level music artist, comedian or keynote speaker do not represent…
Featured in Smart Meetings: What Event Planners Should Know About Celebrity Contracts Celebrity Direct founder Michael DeMarco shares insights from a recent Smart Meetings interview on the complexities of hiring…
Most Buyers Think They're Going Direct. They're Not. When searching to hire a celebrity-level music artist, comedian, or keynote speaker, you run across many companies that claim to represent the…
The return to in-person events began at the New York Hilton with more than two thousand attendees. Opening the show was comedian Tom Papa who had the guests rolling with…
Celebrity Direct hired and produced Boyz II Men for a private in-concert performance for a corporate event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. One of the most iconic R&B Groups of…
Tony Award winner and original cast member of Broadway's Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry gave a surprise performance at a beautiful wedding at the New York Public Library. Celebrity Direct was asked to hire…
Celebrity musicians and performers have needs. These needs are placed in a rider to their performance contract known as the dressing room rider, the catering list and the green room…
The first name mentioned in a meeting is rarely the right one. To choose a celebrity for a corporate event, start with what the entertainment has to accomplish, not with…
Celebrity Direct was asked to provide Jay Leno for a corporate event performance at The Field Museum in Chicago. To hire or book Jay Leno Jay Leno Performs His Best…
A surprise performance by singer, songwriter Andy Grammer had the guests rock'n the night away at this birthday party in the hills above Orinda, California outside of San Francisco. With…
