We are a nation of shoppers. We are bombarded by advertising wherever we look, and are always hunting for the bigger and better deal. Entire TV networks exist just for …
Report From the DJ Conference – ABCs for DJs
Having a great experience at the Mobile Beat Las Vegas (MBLVX) conference, but having a bit of trouble with abbreviations. DJA organized our dinner party last night (that’s Disc Jockey …
Party Machine Wins Bride’s Choice Award Again!
Fort Worth, Texas – January 19, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Party Machine Entertainment has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ …
Murphy’s Law Gets a Texas Aggie Whoopin’!
“It’s a nice day for White Wedding!” – Billy Idol It was a dark and stormy night – but it didn’t start out that way. It was a bright sunny …
My Neighbor’s Friend Is a DJ!
It’s easy to distinguish between a DJ “wanna-be” and a professional entertainer, at least it is for me. But I have 34 years’ experience in this business, and I realize …
“Do You Charge More for Personality?”
I was approached by a mother and daughter at a recent bridal show, and the mother asked, “Do you charge extra for personality?” Unsure of what she meant, and thinking …
How Much For Your Gold Package?
Lately I have been receiving a lot of requests for “the cost of your packages.” If you are in the business of selling widgets that come in different sizes, or …
The ATM Didn’t Work, and Neither Did The Bargain Basement DJ!
It worked yesterday! The Automatic Teller Machine ranks as one of man’s greatest inventions since the wheel, except when it doesn’t work. Then it’s more of a wheel chock. I …
The Truth about DJ Pricing
(Source: American DJ Association; used with permission) How much is a professional Disc Jockey’s service really worth? A recent bridal survey said that before the wedding, the entertainment usually fell …
The Value of The DJ
I receive calls every day asking. “How much does it cost for just a DJ?” As a professional, I must resist the temptation to make a snappy comeback. But I …