Mike Carbone
Custom Corporate Comedy - “The Pretty Late Show” Stand-Up, Emcee
Style
A quick wit at scripting, producing and performing stand-up comedy, Mike applies his well-rehearsed ad-libbing flair as host/emcee in that glib, funny and entertaining Carbone style. Terrific!
Profile
“You make us look good” is what they say about Mike Carbone. A veteran television performer, Mike has appeared live with Burton Cummings, The Amazing Kreskin and Jerry Seinfeld. As one of Canada’s leading corporate comedy talents, Mike has been the featured comedy act or emcee at hundreds of conventions and corporate awards shows in North America. All his performances are customized, frequently incorporating his famous “Pretty Late Show” format for clients. Says Mike: “The humour-to-business ratio is dependent on each client. Some clients want to play it straight; others want lots of comedy mixed in.”
Clients Comments
"When it comes to comedy for the corporate world, you are in a class by yourself, from your strategic focus to your superb presentation skills." Royal Trust
"The staff have returned highly motivated, indicating that this meeting was the best ever. Thanks again for successfully launching us into the new millennium." - AstraZeneca
"Thank you for the outstanding performance. You really have a winning concept." - Eli Lily
"Mike Carbone made the show. He helped each of our presenters feel comfortable within the program format." - General Motors
Topics
- THE PRETTY LATE SHOW
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Highly acclaimed corporate talk show that informs while it entertains. It takes corporate comedy entertainment and communication to a whole new level. Instead of speeches from a podium, speakers become "guests" on the Pretty Late Show. Host Mike Carbone brings out the best in each guest as their information is delivered in an interview style. The audience feels as though they are at the taping of an actual TV Talk Show and their associates are the stars!
- BUSINESS SESSIONS
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A customized communication concept that is right for your group. Showcase your executives. Highlight your successes. Deliver the business meeting content in an entertaining fashion. It works! It really, really works!
- closing video
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You've seen them a hundred times. Candids. A cameraman follows the delegates around recording their activities and then on the last day of the conference, to a snappy music track, highlights of the event captured on video are put up on the big screen.
Now what if that whole scenario was seen through the eyes of a comedian? Someone who could humourously interact with the delegates. Someone who could direct simple scenarios into video clips that would end up being funnier and more entertaining. That's the approach we take when we produce the closing video. Give them something to talk about, long after the trip has ended.
- Live & Interactive
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Unleash the power and energy of rock and roll at your next meeting. "Live & Interactive" with Mike Carbone transforms your meeting room into an MTV-style sound stage. And the attendees are the special, all-access guests. Vee-jay Mike Carbone plays host to entertaining videos, executive interviews, special guests and carefully crafted comedy segments. All with the rawness and readiness of a rock and roll special event. Custom designed to deliver your message and energize your audience.
- CNN: CONFERENCE NEWS NETWORK
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This is CNN: Conference News Network. Broadcasting live from your conference meeting room CNN brings together news and views from around the world, and around your organization. Follow investigative reporter Roc Steele as he gets to the bottom of the big story. Listen to one-on-one Larry King style interviews with your executives. Video update reports, special guests, panel discussions...all anchored by Mike Carbone, and all custom designed to deliver your message....feature your speakers...engage your audience. CNN puts your company in the headlines. You many never look at a news program the same way again.
- Future Guy
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Imagine if you could transport your group into the future. What would that look like? Are they on the right path? What if they implement the plans that you are presenting them? Would you like to the results?
That's exactly what Future Guy does. Through CD Rom, video and a live appearance, Future Guy can transport your audience into the future.
- Emcee
- Stand-Up