What Makes Us Happy: Why Game Shows Can Boost Your Student’s Mood

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As part of National Wellness Month, Neon Entertainment is exploring the benefits student programming has on the mental health of students. In our research, we’ve learned just why our Virtual Game Shows have been such a success on campuses everywhere. It’s all biochemistry. Fun activities like game shows release your natural hormones, that impact your mood. Your body releases dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin during gameplay. These hormones will naturally make you feel happier, both … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 7

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Each week, our musicians … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 6

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. The Man Cubs performed … Continued

Virtual Orientation: How to Virtually Build Connections with Incoming Students

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By Speaker Brian Miller I just can’t bear another Zoom call. It’s not just me, right? Four months into the pandemic we are all pretty much Zoomed-out. And yet it remains one of our only and best options to get things done for the foreseeable future. For most students, the best part of college isn’t the classes or the piece of paper at the end, but the people. Remember that giddy feeling walking across campus … Continued

Mindful Meditation: The Benefits of Yoga for College Students

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College students are no stranger to stress. In fact, no one is. Everybody experiences physical and mental stress every day. That’s why it’s important to find healthy ways to relieve stress and anxiety. Yoga does just that. So, is yoga just another exercise? Recent studies say no, it’s more than the physical exercise we see people do day-to-day. In addition to it’s physical benefits, yoga is proven to strengthen people’s mental health, including enhanced social … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 5

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Musician Ben Wagner, performed … Continued

Virtual Programs to Spark Your Students’ Creativity

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As all of us in the world of student programming are well aware, student engagement is the ultimate challenge.  In these crazy times of quarantine, remote learning, and social distancing, keeping your students engaged is more challenging than ever.  Albert Einstein once said, “creativity is contagious, pass it on.”  With that in mind, what better way to engage your students than to spark their creativity?  Let’s look at some virtual programs designed to harness that … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 4

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Neon’s Spoken Word Artists … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 3

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. This past week, ee … Continued

Top 5 Questions You Should Ask When Booking A Virtual Event

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Booking a virtual event is simple and we are here to make it as easy as sharing a link! Not sure where to start when looking at virtual programs? Here are five questions you should be asking before booking a Virtual Event. 1) Is the event available during my desired date and time? This first question is really the same whether it’s virtual or live. Be prepared to ask your agent if the event is … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 2

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Lijie performed live in … Continued

Social Distancing Practices for On Campus Events

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As colleges, universities, and other institutions re-open their doors this fall and welcome students on their physical campus, social events will resume. However, no longer is the goal of the social event to gather as many people in one place as possible. With the need to practice proper Social Distancing, there are a number of ways in which to limit/reduce the size of events and re-think how on-campus programs can be managed and presented. Now … Continued

5 Programs That Can Easily Switch Between Live and Virtual Events

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Neon Entertainment understands how difficult it may be to plan your semester ahead after a global pandemic. Your usual way of programming looks a lot differently now and we are here to help. As your campus is planning the safest way to begin its Fall semester, we’d like to offer program options that have both a virtual and live option to fit whatever circumstance you are in. Here are five examples of programs that can … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 1

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So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Spoken word artist, Jaylene … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 151

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Each week we share with you three trending artists in the entertainment industry. This week we’re sharing with you the top comedians in the biz, because we could all use a little laugh. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has been one of the leading entertainment booking agencies for the past 23 years. If you need to hire a comedian or need a musician for your college … Continued