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

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

Stay Engaged with Virtual DIY Events

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At this point, most people are feeling exhausted from hearing about COVID-19 and the state in which it has put the world in today. Finding ways to cope with quarantine is very important as well as engaging with your peers during this pandemic. Using virtual events and virtual Programs is one of the most successful ways to stay engaged with your colleagues and peers. OPTIONS FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS For College students who lived on campus, … Continued

Virtual Variety Events for Any Demographic

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The word virtual has been thrown around like wildfire since COVID-19 has taken a hold on the world. With no end coming in the near future. We believe virtual events and virtual programs are here to stay for a long time. We have always been on top of our game when it comes to engaging with college students all over the country. Now we are at the forefront of providing virtual events and programs to … 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

A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

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There are many mixed emotions going on in regards to college students continuing there higher learning in a virtual setting as compared to the classroom. Finding ways to keep students engaged throughout this unbalanced time that we have been experiencing during 2020. Neon Entertainment has been dedicating a majority of their time developing virtual programs to keep students engaged through this pandemic. So dedicated to virtual events, we even made a new website strictly for … 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

Like Neon, NACA Going Virtual in 2020

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At this point virtual events are the vast majority of bookings here at Neon Entertainment. Programming such as music, magic, and comedy have been able to transition to virtual platforms with ease. And while our agents and staff made seamless transitions to working from home, we are well aware that “business-as-usual” is not to be expected of the fall conference season.  Having been an active participant with NACA conferences for years, we look forward to … 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

Connecting Through Virtual Platforms 

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A lot of the interaction going on between people since early 2020 has been virtual. This has been the experience for college students more than most. Some of the most important times in a person’s life are the years they spend in college. The memories you make, and the interactions you experience last a lifetime. The last thing Neon Entertainment wants you to do is to lose that opportunity. Neon offers online events for college … Continued