Initial Results
1. Have you ever hired a party clown, children’s entertainer, novelty act?
3 of 15 Yes
2. Are you definitely hosting a party this year?
6 of 15 Yes
3. How much will you spend on party entertainment this year?
Average $154.44, High price $300, Low price $30, 7 claimed $0
4. What steps would you take to find info about hiring a local clown?
Internet: 8, Word of mouth: 3, Yellow Pages: 2, Print: 2
5. If you moved to another town, how would you find the best clown?
Similar to #4
6. Who actually does the hiring of clowns?
Mom: 5, Dad: 2, Parents as partners: 1, YMCA: 1
7. Who influences the buying?
Child: 2, Other parent: 2, Site Director: 1
8. What don't you like about hiring a clown?
Fear: 8, Age of child: 4, Prefer other entertainment: 3, Cost: 3
9. What would establish the credibility of a clown?
Word of mouth: 12, references: company/ group affiliation: 2, years in business: 2, video: 2, background check: 1, internet: 1, training: 1, meeting in person: 1
10. What features do you want in a clown?
Age-appropriate: 4, Jokes/ Funny: 4, Balloons: 3, Face-painting: 2, Games: 2, Juggling: 1, Magic: 1, ecologically friendly treats: 2, Interactive, Educational: 1, Not-scary: 1, Pyrotechnics: 1, Bubbles: 1, Storytelling: 1
11. What features are you willing to pay for?
Balloons: 3, Face-painting: 2, Gift bag: 2, Pyrotechnics: 1, Unicycle: 1, Simple magic: 1
12. What is the maximum price you would pay a clown?
Average: $126.11, High price: $300, Low price: $35, Don’t Know: 2
13. What price level would be suspiciously low?
Average: $26.38, High price: $50, Low price: $8 (Minimum wage)
14. Male or Female
F: 12, M: 3
15. Age
Average: 43.79, Oldest: 59, Youngest: 27
16. Zip code
17. Occupation
Stay at home mom: 2, Music teacher: 2, college professor, preschool teacher, radio management, attorney, occupational therapist, TV producer, massage practitioner
18. Do you have cable TV?
Yes: 9
19. Radio station do you listen to?
NPR affiliate (KPLU/KUOW, etc): 10, College station (KAOS): 8, Pirate radio (FRO): 2, the 103.7 the Mountain: 3
20. Which other events would you be willing to have a clown at?
Neighborhood party, 40th birthday, community center, family workshop, BBQ, April Fool’s, office party, environmental festivals, themed festivals, company picnic,
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