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Drop Ship/DIY – The Perfect Way to Relax After a Successful Semester

April 19, 2023

Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog by Neon Entertainment! With the semester coming to a close, you could be looking for a different flavor of an event to mark the end of the school year. Last time, we went over some larger-scale events with our roller rink options. Today, let’s shift our focus to some more relaxing, smaller-scale but just as engaging events. Relaxing Drop Ship/DIY Events to End the Semester Plant … Continued

In Case You Missed It Vol. 16

November 5, 2020

By Scott Talarico

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. Tiphanie Doucet joined us … Continued

The Spoken Word With Our Featured Artists

August 17, 2020

By Neon Entertainment

“How are you doing?”….”How are you doing, REALLY?” The first question we ask each other on a daily basis out of habit. It’s an automatic conversation starter for most. But, the second is the follow-up question we’ve learned to ask since March. The shutdowns and changes across the country have had significant effects on our mental health. And for most of us, the answers to this second question are not always positive. We’ve heard the … Continued

Watch Your Semester Grow with these 3 Plant Programs

July 12, 2018

By Scott Talarico

Plants are more than just something nice to look at. They’re natural air purifiers that improve your overall well-being. The presence of indoor plants can lead to a decrease in anxiety level, raise in productivity, and even lower blood pressure. Neon Entertainment provides 3 awesome plant programs. All of them are DIY (Do-it-yourself); meaning they’re budget friendly and shipped right to your door. Neon delivers everything you need to run a successful event. Lucky Bamboo … Continued

An Interactive Approach to College Hypnotism

April 13, 2018

By Scott Talarico

By Steven Gothan Paul Ramsey believes that it is an entertainer’s responsibility to evolve and adapt their performances to consumers interests. That is why he has created his new show Mind Games: The Throwback Edition. The show utilizes the feeling of nostalgia combined with proven methods of hypnosis to compel crowds. Paul believes that a key concept of entertainment and happiness is the feeling of nostalgia. Implementing this theme allows him to stimulate audiences with memories from … Continued

Vlogging with Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder

December 14, 2016

By Scott Talarico

Vlogging has become extremely popular, especially with Neon Entertainment artist, Derrick Knopsnyder. Derrick is a comedian on our roster and also hosts Game Shows! Derrick explains why he started his vlog, his main goal and shares advice to college students. What made you create your Vlog Series? A few things – I love creating content for people to view! It allows me to connect with people who have seen my show and stay in touch … Continued

New at Neon Entertainment

August 12, 2016

By Scott Talarico

Neon Entertainment has so much new to share! Its been a busy summer and we’re excited to start the fall with you in fun, new ways! Get back to school advice, tips, event ideas and interesting reads here on The Hot Mic! The Hot Mic has a behind the scenes feeling as we post hilarious, interesting, edge of your seat experiences and road stories from our artists and a little bit about us too. BUT, … Continued

Bazooka Ball

“Yes, last-minute we had to change location due to their being confusion with reservations, facilities, and the campus police. It ended up working out though as the change of location ended up being better for Jay and the setup with electricity being right there and not having to be setup. Those who played seemed to thoroughly enjoy the game, and we want to thank you for all of your help and assistance through the booking process. We look forward to continuing working with you throughout the rest of this semester and those to come. “

— Paige, East Stroudsburg University

Casino Night

“I would like to extend our deepest thanks for working with us to make this event a success! It was incredible to witness the joy on our students’ faces as they won it all or laughter if they lost it all. I am profoundly grateful for how flexible and accommodating you have been with the entire process and how willing you were to meet our needs. Casino day went over quite well from start to finish, the folks that set it up were incredible and really easy to work with.”

— Fran, SUNY Plattsburgh

Will Jay

“Everything was wonderful with Will Jay. He was easy to work with during the event and our students truly loved having him – I have already received requests to bring him to campus when we are allowed to do face to face events again. Here is what one person text me after the event, “I hope you can tell Will Jay how powerful it was, I’m talking to so many people about it and they all loved it and were touched by his songs and words”. There were multiple messages in the chat during the event last night talking about how amazing his lyrics were, his voice, most importantly students were able to relate in to the messages he was talking and singing about. I think Will Jay has a new fan base here at CMU and they are going to consume the music he has out now – and are eagerly anticipating what he has in store.”

— Wade, Central Michigan University

Shanice Green

“Shanice [Green] was so nice and welcoming, our students enjoyed her performance! We ran the event in a way where students acted as Shanice’s opener…When Shanice was on stage, she encouraged the students to participate in a “jam session” with her. At one point in time, there was a student with a ukelele, one on the piano, another with a flute, and another with a clarinet all playing along with her on stage… Basically, the students in attendance really enjoyed themselves.”

— Ruth Ann Roberts, Holy Family University

Andy Gold

“In planning a Retreat for medical professionals in recovery, we came across a YouTube video of Andy Gold. When we stopped laughing he was hired. Andy not only tailored his performance to be specific to the group, he also humbled himself to spend time with everyone in an AA meeting and overall fellowship. He was hysterically funny sharing personal experiences and life situations! Everyone loved him with a request to even have him return! He is worth his weight in gold and ended up being an inspiration to those who attended. If you are looking for a funny comedian who is real, he’s your guy. “

— Carolyn Westgate, Program Director, Professionals’ Health Program Kansas Medical Society

Maximize Your Buzz

“You [Max Buzz] made an impact on my decisions. That night I planned to go to a birthday party, and I was excited to drink with all my friends. However, after going to the program, I didn’t want to drink anymore. I just wanted to hang out with my friends, and remember the night rather than waking up the next morning wondering how I got home. So I know you don’t know me personally, but I thought you should know that you made a difference.”

— Brittney Gilman, University of New Hampshire, Student

Zero Shades

“You made an instant connection with the audience and delivered difficult content in a manner that was relatable and not preachy. What I appreciate about the program [Zero Shades] is that it cuts through the “clutter” of Title IX, VAWA, Cleary, etc. and provides the audience with a clear message… Feedback from students was positive and appreciative of both the information and the manner in which it was delivered. Thanks so much for being such a great educational partner!”

— Chris Jachimowicz, Millersville University

Chef Egg

“I thought the program was WONDERFUL! Being informative without sounding preachy is very difficult, and I thought Erik [Chef Egg] did a great job. I really like the tone that was used with the students, as I feel they could easily relate to Erik and his cooking. I thought the layout of the show was perfect and the technology was great (camera, video’s, etc.). My supervisor…had nothing but positive things to say about the show including, “That was Awesome!” and “We need to have him come back again!”

— Michigan Technological University