# Streamlined Talent Platforms Playbook Hub Helps Streamline the Event Planning Process By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-04-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbook-hub References: [playbookhub](https://www.playbookhub.com/) [Playbook Hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbook-commons) recently launched its [talent platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariadna-ai-talent-agent) in Canada and aims to connect event planners and entertainers more seamlessly than ever before. Making the process of event management more streamlined, the service helps Canadian talent connect with event planners directly and vice versa, costing members no monthly fee as an added bonus. Playbook Hub's database includes talent ranging from visual artists and astrologists to DJs and musicians. Launched at a Toronto event that took place earlier this week, the platform aims to give emerging talent exposure while connecting event planners with a diverse roster of entertainers that are sure to liven any commercial or corporate party. The service makes event planning and execution more organized by "connecting creatives, agents, and corporates -- mediating the entire process with everything in one place." Image Credit: Evan Bergstra / Ryan Emberley Photography ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Talent Platforms:** Using online talent platforms to connect event planners and entertainers, streamlining the event planning process. - **Direct Talent-event Planner Connection:** Facilitating direct connections between Canadian talent and event planners, eliminating the need for intermediaries. - **Cost-free Talent Platform:** Offering a talent platform that costs members no monthly fee, making it an accessible and affordable option for both talent and event planners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Providing a streamlined talent platform for event planners to connect with a diverse roster of entertainers for commercial or corporate parties. - **Entertainment:** Offering a platform for emerging talent to gain exposure and connect with event planners, expanding their opportunities in the entertainment industry. - **Technology:** Developing online talent platforms that revolutionize the event planning process by simplifying the talent-booking experience and bringing everything into one place. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Startup Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-play.md) - [Event Planning Automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corporate-event-planning.md) - [Influencer Roster Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talent-rosters.md) - [AI Event Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eventify-ai.md) - [Unbiased Analysis Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talent-assessment-platform.md) - [Wedding Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-celebrate.md) - [Expert Speaker Matchmaking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakup.md) - [Live Music Booking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gig-app1.md) - [Immersive Upscale Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbook-commons.md)