The emcee plays a crucial role in the success of an annual dinner. They are responsible for guiding the event’s rhythm and flow, creating a positive and interactive atmosphere, and engaging the audience. Therefore, choosing who should serve as the emcee at the company’s annual dinner is a significant decision. Here are some advantages of having internal employees serve as emcees:
- Cost-effective: Hiring a professional emcee company can be expensive, while internal colleagues can help save costs, allowing more budget to be allocated to other aspects of the event, such as raffles and food.
- Colleagues are more familiar with company personnel. Experienced and expressive colleagues within the company can be a good choice as emcees. This can increase the participation and cohesiveness of internal employees.
However, choosing internal colleagues as emcees can also increase their workload because they will need to devote personal time to practice and rehearse after work. They would also feel uneasy about how well they will perform at the annual dinner.
If the company has a sufficient budget, it is recommended to hire a host company or event planning company for the following three reasons:
- Professionalism: If there are no suitable candidates within the company, hiring a professional emcee company can ensure the smooth running of the event and provide more professional hosting services. Professional emcees, who gain more on-site experience and receive extensive training, acquire excellent eloquence, reaction ability, and psychological quality.
- Comprehensive services: Professional emcee companies or event planning companies usually provide comprehensive hosting services, including event planning, program hosting, publicity, and promotion. They can tailor their services to meet the customer’s specific needs, making the event more enjoyable and successful.
- Time and energy-saving: Hiring a professional emcee company can save employees’ time and energy, as they do not need to spend a lot of time and effort planning and organizing activities. Instead, they can focus more on the company’s core business.
In conclusion, the company needs to consider various factors when deciding whether to hire professional emcee services or have internal colleagues serve as emcees. Although hiring an emcee company can be more expensive, their service is professional and comprehensive.
For more information on annual dinners, please refer to our other articles on gift guides or how to plan a company’s annual dinner? Four major items to help you plan perfectly.
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