🎭 😂 Last week we held our 4th Actually Funny™ Comedy Night in Shoreditch which was, once again, actually funny!
Thanks to all the crowd and amazing comedians who graced us with their performances Alex Haddow, Amy Webber, Rich Wilson, Nathan Darcy Roberts & Leah Davis and a shout out to Steve Davies & the Advertising Producers Association (APA) for coming out in numbers and braving the front row 😂
Get in touch to sign up for our next one [email protected]
The future of stand up comedy is secure 🔥
This weekend I went back to the roots of Stand Up Company and hosted a stand up comedy workshop on stage performance and storytelling for this crazy bunch of aspiring comedians 😁
What are 4 comedy insights from my early days, that helped me become a better speaker:
✅ Recognition: More nodding = more laughing. People love to hear about things they know, think and feel.
✅ Simplicity: If you can't present your 60min keynote in 60 seconds when asked, go back to the drawing board.
✅ Confidence: You lead, the audience must follow. You take the audience by the hand, keep them guessing, keep them surprised.
✅ Cozy schmozy: Turn any room into a small cozy comedy club by involving the audience. 3000 people need to feel as 30 people in a bar, minutes after you walked on stage.
#standuptostandout#communication#publicspeaking
Steve Matthews, Banijay’s Head of Scripted Creative, joined the How Will Streamers’ Embrace of AVoD Change Their Commissioning Strategies? panel at #ContentLondon. The discussion explored the shift towards returnable, lighter fare as streamers adapt to ad-supported models and seek broader engagement. Earlier in the week, he also judged the Content London Drama Series Pitch, where top drama and comedy projects competed for a £30,000 marketing prize from C21Media.
#ContentLondon#DramaSeriesPitch#WeAreBanijay
We’re obsessed with Hallie and Maddi’s (@hallieandmaddi) Aussie mum impressions 😂 This twin comedy duo is taking TikTok by storm with their hilarious skits, and we believe this is just the beginning for them!
Stay tuned to find out why they’re our top pick for Aussie comedy creators in our Next Gen 10 Creator Report - launching 23rd October.
#InfluencerMarketing#AustralianCreators#InfluencerReport
Imagine sitting in front of the television, watching a comedy show, and realizing that the jokes don’t quite make you laugh. Many of us have experienced this with traditional comedy shows that often struggled to resonate with everyone in the room due to their scripted routines and limited interaction.
Today's generation, growing up with the internet, might not relate to this. Social media has democratized comedy, allowing for diverse voices and perspectives to find their audience.
Comedians now have the freedom to create unique content and reach a broader audience, revitalizing the art form to make it more accessible and relatable.
Follow the link in the comments to know more about how this shift is shaping the future of humor!
#SocialKetchup#CreatorEconomy#NewAgeComedy#Entertainment#ContentCreation
"Multi-Talented Filmmaker and Creative Professional | Skilled in Directing, Video Editing, Sound Design, Camera Operation, Script writing, photography and Graphic Design"
Stand-up comedian Shang Forbes just gave me some great advice:
“Sumtimez U have 2 let people know U are out there doing it.”
This informal message was the invaluable insight I needed to hear because:
👉🏾 If no one sees your work, you get no feedback.
👉🏾 If you don’t get feedback, it reduces your ability to improve.
👉🏾 If you don’t publicize your work, it’s less likely to be discovered.
👉🏾 and even if your work is discovered, you may not receive proper attribution.
These jokes can’t laugh at themselves
These strategies can’t operationalize themselves
These ideas can’t build themselves and
These products can't sell themselves
You have to do it.
Push them into the hands, minds, and hearts of people who can help you and your work reach the next level.
This is the only way to grow and create opportunity 🗣️📈🚀
Are you “out there doing it”?
Check out Shang's tour schedule and 1-hour comedy special - links in his bio.
Tell us something you want people to know about you or your work in the comments ⤵️
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1moLove this! Sad to have missed it but can’t wait for the next one!