{"id":22191,"date":"2022-02-01T15:32:35","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T20:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/?p=22191"},"modified":"2024-12-23T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T15:51:07","slug":"all-american-entertainment-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/all-american-entertainment-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"AAE Speakers Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary In 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leading Speakers Bureau to Launch First Speaking Industry Benchmark Study<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AAE Speakers Bureau is pleased to announce that in 2022, they will celebrate their 20th anniversary. Founded in August of 2002, the Durham-based speakers bureau<\/a> has grown significantly over two decades, booking more than $200M in talent and speakers for the world\u2019s leading Fortune 500 corporations, universities, associations, and event professionals. In recent years, the company has booked celebrities, thought-leaders, and industry experts, including Bob Woodward, Diane Guerrero, Daymond John, Trevor Noah, Ken Jeong, and Mindy Kaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe entertainment industry has changed a lot over the past twenty years,\u201d says Greg Friedlander, Founder and CEO. \u201cWe have worked hard to stay ahead of these changes, like supporting virtual events and finding the top speakers on topics that matter. We help our clients be successful no matter what type of event they plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, AAE grew headcount by 35% to meet surging demand for entertainment. Business from repeat clients nearly doubled (+93%) over the past twelve months. Additionally, 97% of AAE clients say they would recommend AAE to a friend or colleague. The company has been named to Business North Carolina\u2019s \u201cBest Employers\u201d list in 2021<\/a> and has been recognized in recent years by both the Triangle Business Journal and Inc. for both workplace excellence and sizable company growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt has been exciting to watch the company and our team grow,\u201d said Margo Dunnigan, COO. \u201cFrom the very beginning, we have focused on hiring people based on fit within our company culture. I think that\u2019s a big reason why we have been successful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShifting to virtual, we wanted to make sure we had a big enough speaker for the saturated virtual (event) market,\u201d said Allie Donahue, Marketing Manager, Bennett Thrasher. \u201cBetween things like rehearsals and other forms of preparation that we weren’t necessarily aware of, we felt like we had a partner through it all which was really helpful. Working with AAE helped us take it to the next level and secure a speaker who wowed our audience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of their milestone anniversary, the company invites event and meeting organizers, as well as professional speakers, to share their insights about booking talent and speakers in the first AAE State of the Speaking Industry Benchmark Report<\/a> to be published later this year. All survey participants will receive an advance copy of the findings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to see what changes the next twenty years bring to our industry,\u201d Friedlander added. \u201cI know the team here will be ready for them, no matter what.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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