The Engineer MC Blog
Tips for Event Planners & Conference Organizers
Practical insights on corporate events, conference hosting and getting the most from your MC.
How to Evaluate an Emcee's Demo Reel (And What to Ask For Instead)
My own showreel is edited. Here is what a demo reel can and cannot tell you about a host - and the one thing to ask every shortlisted emcee for instead. ...more
Corporate MC
September 13, 2026•6 min read
What to Budget for a Corporate Emcee (And Why the Cheapest One Costs More)
Every price you find online contradicts the last one. Here's what actually drives an emcee's fee - and the booking I lost on price that came back three days before the event. ...more
Corporate MC
August 10, 2026•7 min read
What Your Emcee Needs From Your Run of Show (A Planner's Checklist From 250+ Events)
The checklist I ask every client for: what to send your emcee, why each item matters, and the 35 minutes that proved it. ...more
Corporate MC
July 27, 2026
The Ultimate Wedding Emcee Checklist (From a Host Who’s Done 250+ Events)
What to expect from your wedding emcee, what to send them, and the moments that go wrong without one - a checklist from a host who has done 250+ events. ...more
Wedding MC
October 18, 2025•3 min read
How the Right Emcee Can Help You Raise More Money at Your Non-Profit Gala
Your emcee sets up the ask. Here is how the right host builds a room toward the paddle raise - including the night one gala raised $9.2M. ...more
Fundraising
October 18, 2025•3 min read
What Makes a Great Corporate Emcee? (And How to Spot a Bad One)
The difference between a host who carries your event and one who costs you the room - what to look for, the red flags, and the questions to ask before you book. ...more
Corporate MC
October 18, 2025•3 min read
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