Corporate Event ideas

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Corporate Event planning tips

Every great Corporate Event starts with a spark of inspiration. Discover fresh ideas and expert advice to help you plan with confidence and creativity.

10 Corporate Event Clichés That Quietly Kill Employee Engagement

Corporate events are meant to bring people together, but a few familiar activities can instead lead to disengaged employees. When an event feels generic, forced, or draining, people notice, and they’re less likely to show up with enthusiasm next time. Here are 10 common clichés to retire, along with practical corporate event ideas to replace them.

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Team Building Events for Every Kind of Office (and Every Budget)

The best team-building events create moments that build connections, spark conversation, and make Monday mornings a little less monotonous. Whether you've got 10 minutes or a full afternoon, a shoestring budget or money to work with, there's a lineup of team-building activities that fit your office culture and goals.

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Why Live Music is the Corporate Event Upgrade Worth Making

There's a moment that happens at almost every corporate event with live music: a guest walks in, sees a skilled band or musician, and their whole energy shifts. Live music at corporate events highlights the moment and greatly enhances the quality of your event. And as GigSalad member and musician Alex Guillen puts it, "Music just makes everything better." We couldn't agree more!

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Magician?

Magic has a way of making even the most ordinary occasion into a memorable moment. But before you start picturing the look on your guests' faces, you've probably got a practical question on your mind: how much does it cost to hire a magician? Using real data from verified GigSalad bookings, here's a breakdown of what you can expect to pay, plus everything you need to know to book with confidence.

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Easy Interactive Event Ideas to Boost Guest Engagement

If you want to bring people together and keep the energy buzzing, a few well-placed interactive event ideas can do wonders. The right mix of activities can turn casual mingling into meaningful moments, encouraging active participation and creating an engaging attendee experience from start to finish. Whether you’re planning something intimate or all-out, these interactive ideas for events will help you spark connection in real time.

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Business Anniversary Party Ideas for Every Company Milestone

Whether you’re marking 10 years in business or a golden 50-year milestone, the right celebration honors the journey, recognizes the people who made it possible, and builds excitement for what comes next. From elegant galas to community-focused celebrations, these business anniversary ideas will help you create a memorable company anniversary celebration that highlights your company culture, appreciates your team members, and strengthens relationships with employees and clients alike.

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7 Themes for Your Virtual Happy Hour

As we're all practicing social distancing and staying home more than usual, we're also losing out on some much-needed time with our friends and family. Enter virtual happy hours! Following behind the birthday parade trend, these online gatherings are another creative way that the social creatures of our society have found to spend quality time with their favorite people (and adult beverages). We came up with 6 themes for your virtual happy hour with your gal pals, coworkers, family, and anyone else you like to share a glass and a laugh with.

Crowd-Pleasing Entertainment Ideas for a Cocktail Party

Planning a cocktail party is like mixing the perfect drink — you need just the right ingredients to strike a balance between class, charm, and a touch of fun. Whether you're organizing a swanky corporate mixer, a charity fundraiser, or a wedding cocktail hour, the right entertainment can make your event the toast of the town. We’ve rounded up some of the best cocktail party ideas featuring entertainment that pairs perfectly with a flute of bubbly or a well-made martini.

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Michael Carluccio "My Way" Show

5.0 (32)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Frank Sinatra Impersonator
  • Contact for pricing

Misty B. said “Michael performed for my aunt's 85th Birthday party. He was very engaged and personable w with my aunt and the audience. He made it so much fun and special for her! She can't stop talking about. ...”
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Brenden Trojan

5.0 (27)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Magician
  • Contact for pricing

James W. said “Brenden did an awesome job for our PBIS reward assembly. He had all the students engaged, and all the magic tricks were appropriate for the ages. We did two separate assemblies, one for K-2 and one...”
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Ron Spangler Magic

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Magician
  • Contact for pricing

Trina R. said “We hired Ron for our Corporate regional meeting in Columbus Ohio. He came to the restaurant and performed for us during happy hour prior to dinner . He was fantastic!!! The content of the show is...”
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Mark Robinson Motivational Comedian Magician

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Columbus, OH
  • Motivational Speaker
  • Contact for pricing

Joey C. said “Everything went exactly as planned. I had lots of feedback from attendees who thoroughly enjoyed Marks performance. Communication was excellent! Show was perfect for all ages. ”

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