Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $6.00

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Alan Stevens
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Exceptional MC: How to deliver sensational events Kindle Edition

by Alan Stevens (Author), Celia Delaney (Author), Guy Clapperton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
See all formats and editions
To make your event a success, you need an exceptional host - or MC - and this book will help you do that. It outlines the preparation, calls and briefing sessions that need to happen before an event takes place; it covers equipment, sound checks and speaker liaison during the event; it tackles troubleshooting, what to do when guests don’t turn up, crowd control, making an impact without dominating an event, and even having an emergency speech ready just in case one of the speakers can’t make it.

It also looks at what happens after the event and how a good MC can take a decent event and turn it into something exciting and memorable, while at the same time taking the stress and pain away from you, the organiser.

If you are about to run an event and want your MC to be equipped to manage it, or if you are looking to hire an exceptional MC, then this book is for you.

THE AUTHORS

Alan Stevens is a media coach, journalist, MC, and author. He is also Past President of the Global Speakers Federation. His company, MediaCoach, provides individuals and organisations around the world with the skills to communicate more effectively through TV, radio and in print. His previous book “The Exceptional Speaker” is about how to deliver sensational speeches.

Celia Delaney regularly hosts conferences and award ceremonies and performs on the comedy circuit in the UK. Known for her charm and irreverent style, she is described as “distinctive and hilarious” and is hired by senior management to make them look good.
Celia is a Fellow of The Professional Speaking Association and was recently voted their Speaker of the Year for her speech, “The Funny Thing About Speaking”.

Guy Clapperton has been a technology journalist since 1989 and is a frequent event speaker and MC. He has helmed events for the British Film Institute and the BBC as well as other events over three continents; he is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association UK and Ireland and hosts a regular podcast called the Near Futurist.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    89 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    January 26, 2020
  5. File size
    2336 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0848R5P2K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ACG Press (January 26, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 26, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2336 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 89 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Alan Stevens

Alan Stevens

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Alan Stevens is Past President of the Global Speakers Federation (6,000 accredited professional speakers worldwide) and director of MediaCoach Ltd. He is also an author and journalist, and has been both a TV presenter and expert interviewee (having been media spokesman for Which? Magazine for 20 years). In the latter capacity, he has been involved in over 2,000 radio and TV interviews, so is uniquely placed to give insights about the media, and how individuals and organisations can improve their image.

He was the project leader and first Editor of one of Europe's earliest online social networks (Which? Online), that launched in November 1996. For over 30 years, Alan has been a regular media commentator on communication issues, and also. co-presented a technology show (The Buyers Guide) for two years on Sky TV.

In April 2012, he was named number 66 in the "Top social media experts to follow on Twitter" by influential blogger and commentator Evan Carmichael

His company, MediaCoach, provides coaching in broadcast and social media skills to CEOs, politicians, celebrities and communication professionals, as well as providing consultancy in reputation management. Alan also specialises in helping companies define and deliver their messages to their target markets - often for a tiny fraction of their marketing budget.

His clients include MPs, TV presenters and sports stars as well as companies including Virgin, BP, O2, The Dorchester, Sony Ericsson, Guinness World Records, The Dubai Stock Exchange, BMW and Mumm Champagne. The Independent newspaper listed him as "one of the top 10 media experts in the UK".

He is the only person in Europe with the highest professional accreditation in public speaking (FPSA, PSAE) and in public relations (MCIPR).

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
3 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

There are 0 reviews and 0 ratings from the United States

Top reviews from other countries

J Garcia-Chiesa
5.0 out of 5 stars Of course you need a pro. You need this very useful book to become one & know how to hire one
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2020
Verified Purchase
I personally know the authors. I write the recommendation - not because they are friends (they are) - but solely based on the fact that I have bought and have read the book. It's good, short, to the point, precise, useful, clear and not expensive. Period
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report