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If MC'ing an event, or delivering a welcome or interview, here's some tips"
Welcomes/MCing
- Be lively. Have energy, especially as you start.
- It's not about you. Welcomes are about the audience. Don't overly brag or talk about yourself.
- Respect God. Have some fun but nothing blasphemous.
- Respect the speaker/musicians/presenters. Have fun but don't belittle them.
- Respect the audience. Have some fun but don't insult or tell off the audience.
- Ease the Audience. Not only don't force them to do anything that may make them feel silly, Don't scare them with the thought that you're going down a path where that could happen. They don't' know your plans. eg, a roving mike can be terrifying - but still a great segment - so make it clear you'll only talk to people who raise their hand.
- Respect other events/locations. Don't claim your event/location/church is better then others.
- Include Live streamers. Include meaningful acknowledgements or mentions of those watching
- Hit the topic. Know what the theme is and include some relevant content, even if abstract.
- Mix it up. Be innovative and not cliche.
Interview Tips
- Be lively
- Be positive
- It's not about you. Interviews are about the guest. Don't overly brag or talk about yourself.
- Research their qualifications, previous employment, hobbies
- Can ask what they want to be asked
- Ask relevant questions
- Ask occasional fun/trivial questions
- Let them talk
- Keep to time