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How to Evaluate an Emcee's Demo Reel (And What to Ask For Instead)

How to Evaluate an Emcee's Demo Reel (And What to Ask For Instead)

Nde Nkimbeng
Published on: 13/09/2026

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.

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What to Budget for a Corporate Emcee (And Why the Cheapest One Costs More)

What to Budget for a Corporate Emcee (And Why the Cheapest One Costs More)

Nde Nkimbeng
Published on: 10/08/2026

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.

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What Your Emcee Needs From Your Run of Show (A Planner's Checklist From 250+ Events)

What Your Emcee Needs From Your Run of Show (A Planner's Checklist From 250+ Events)

Nde Nkimbeng
Published on: 27/07/2026

The checklist I ask every client for: what to send your emcee, why each item matters, and the 35 minutes that proved it.

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How the Right Emcee Can Help You Raise More Money at Your Non-Profit Gala

How the Right Emcee Can Help You Raise More Money at Your Non-Profit Gala

Nde Nkimbeng
Published on: 18/10/2025

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.

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