The most memorable corporate holiday parties always have that something extra, and it’s often the entertainment.
Get that right, and it’ll give you a brilliant return on your investment. Employees will have an amazing night, appreciate it, tell everyone about it, and your brand will benefit. MN2S has a long history of booking the right talent for the right event, so here’s what we’ve learned about the unlikely potential of your festive party.
Christmas is upon us once again, and for the first time in maybe half a decade, everything is finally as it was. The challenges of the last five years are increasingly in the rear-view mirror, and people are willing to go out and indulge a little more than they have done in recent times. Online searches for Christmas-related terms have more than doubled since this time last year, so expect this to be the biggest Yuletide blowout since at least 2019. Whatever happens, though, the office Christmas party will remain one of the immovable focal points of festive indulgence. It’s a little like panto season—a tradition between mid-November and the end of January where employees get dressed up, go out, let off steam, and have a good laugh.
Christmas and holiday parties are also the ideal way for employers to show their appreciation for their staff’s hard work and loyalty. But the old bums-on-photocopiers and awkward-buffet-in-the-office clichés are just that: old.These days, the best employers like to offer employees something a little more exclusive and indulgent. Depending on the size of your workforce, it could be a three-course meal, afternoon tea, a night out at a comedy club, or even a huge corporate gala in a conference hall or high-class hotel.
A brilliant way of giving your festive party a splash of exclusivity is by booking a personality: an inspirational speaker, stand-up comedian, or maybe a well-known DJ to fill the dancefloor. It’s like giving your staff an extra Christmas present, one they’ll definitely remember. And is bound to leave you with a few stories.
What better way for staff to feel looked-after and appreciated than a taste of exclusivity in the form of a special guest just for them? The idea that they’re being seen and rewarded for their efforts over the last 12 months will resonate. And of course, a workforce that feels appreciated is a more productive one.
Even the growing trend for “shared parties”—where folk from different companies and organizations come together to party at the same event—hasn’t dented the idea that Christmas parties should give more back than a table at the cheapest restaurant HR can find. If anything, the options for shared parties, while costing less per head, generally offer a similar level of glamour and indulgence, if not the same exclusivity.
So no matter what your party style is, you’re going to want the right entertainment. A Bluetooth speaker in the corner with a Christmas playlist on repeat isn’t going to cut it. Which is where MN2S come in. We’re known for our brand partnerships, but we’re also known for booking the best celebrity talent for the best corporate events. We find you the talent that’ll make sure your party is memorable for all the right reasons.
In recent years, we’ve booked the likes of soul legend Mica Paris for a Christmas charity concert in London and American Idol star Haley Reinhart for two free festive concerts with the US Air Force Band. Just imagine what we could bring to your event.
Whatever your industry and wherever you’re based, we’ve got an exceptional roster of talent from all fields of entertainment to give your holiday event the exclusive air it deserves. There’s another dimension to this, too. Booking the best big-name entertainment for your event can be a clever way of elevating your brand, too.
For a start, your employees are going to want to tell their friends and share with their professional network if they’ve been to an invite-only party where they were entertained by a famous stand-up or legendary singer, fired up by an inspirational talk from a sports star or actor, or danced to a set by an internally known DJ. That’s only going to reflect well on your company. Christmas party season may well be underway, but if yours hasn’t happened yet, there’s still time to book some incredible entertainment.
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