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in the Capitol Region. Fellow professionals tell me my voice
is solid and assured and that I can do all types of sells.
But, most importantly, they tell me my voice stands out
amidst the clutter of other commercials.
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professional voice soothing callers that someone will be
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A professional demeanor for your on-hold messaging tells
your company's story, trumpets your achievements and makes
any hold more tolerable. Face it-sometimes a valued customer
has to wait....make it worth their while and yours, too.
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Sales Presentations, Product Launches, Marketing Videos, Video Brochures,
News Releases, Training Programs, Trade Show Videos, Point-of-Sale
Messaging, Narrations of Audiobooks, TV Documentaries, Infomercials.
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SOME IMPORTANT
TIPS FOR THE COUPLE PLANNING TO HIRE A DJ!
Are you or is someone you know having a wedding reception? Here are
16 things you’ve probably never even thought of, that as a
professional mobile DJ, I suggest make for better parties.
I first want to point out that it is rare that all these items are
followed in any given event but the more you can adhere to them, the
more likely your party will be at full steam come closing time.
1) Don't put the older guests next to the dance floor/speakers. If
you have to ask why, then you may want to hire a harpist for the
night.
2) Don't cram your entertainment out of the way—your entertainer
should be seen. Powerful entertainers will work to get people on the
dance floor but they must be seen as part of the action, not just
some side show.
3) A party should end when it shouldn't end, not when it should.
Ending a party before it dies down leaves everyone with the
impression the floor was packed all night. It just feels better when
people are left wanting more versus being completely burned out.
4) A "too small" dance floor is better than one that is too big.
Why? The answer is simple: It creates the impression, whether real
or not, that the floor is full. People are more likely to dance when
the crowd on the floor is dense than when they feel like the only
ones out there. Take it from the pro who knows about dancing and
crowd psychology, not from the banquet manager selling you on why a
huge floor is so important. If people end up dancing on the carpet
then great, they end up dancing on the carpet and the story of your
floor being so packed people couldn't even fit on the floor only
further reinforces the point.
5) Darker is better than lighter for dancing. People feel like less
of a spectacle, less "on-stage" when they think they're harder to
see. That's why crime increases at night as well—and yes, when some
people dance it is a crime. This one works along the same lines of
psychology as tip 4.
6) Keep exit doors closed. Doors are inviting and you don't want to
invite people outside of the main room. Having them open allows more
light into the room which again works against the psychodynamics of
the dance floor. Open doors invite people to their cars in the
parking lot. You want to keep their focus in the reception room for
as long as possible.
7) This is a very general but valid statement: Nicer places,
(country clubs, etc.) actually make it harder, especially in the
summer and fall months to get people up and moving because they are
so pre-occupied enjoying the scenery. Think about it... would you
rather enjoy a cold beverage on a breezy deck outdoors amidst the
trees or a sweaty dance indoors? It isn't that the night can't be
great but all things being equal, nicer venues pull from the floor
potential. As a DJ I love playing nicer events and usually do so, as
that's my target market; but it can't change simple human nature. If
you're having your party/reception at a really nice venue then
you'll just want to pay closer attention to some of the other
factors to tip the scales in your favor.
8) Bars should always be in the main room. Preferably closer to the
dance floor but the floor shouldn’t be in the way of any lines to
the bar. If a bar and/or desserts are put outside the main room,
then a huge percentage of potential dancers are unavailable. Bars
are like kitchens—they draw people to them. If you can help it,
don't make your DJ wrestle with the draw of a bar.
9) If you're going to shut the bar down for 30 minutes out of, say,
6 hours, do it during dinner. If you do it at 11:30 then the party
will more likely die out, as people will feel that it's time to go.
10) Happy music keeps things going. Keep away from any negative
vibes at all. Keep the mood up-up-up.
11) Respect the musical opinions of your local professionals. They
do this for a living. Be careful not to cut out all the "cliché"
wedding music as you'll find this will negatively impact the dance
floor potential. People dance to what they know. A wedding reception
is not the time and place to prove to your friends and family that
you're into obscure music. You've got a lot of people from all over
your family tree that want to have a good time, so let your DJ
exercise all his or her tools and really work his or her craft.
12) The entertainment should eat with the guests and not be fed a
soggy club sandwich in the janitor's closet. From tons of experience,
the more my brides and grooms treat me as a guest, the more likely
their unpaid guests will respect me too. I find it rather ironic
that some of the nicest venues often have some sort of feeling
towards DJs, bands, photographers and video crew and will encourage
the bride and groom to shovel them off away from the action during
dinner with a plate of moldy (I’m not kidding) cold cuts or food
that arrives well after the guests eat! Wouldn’t it make sense that
they be right near the action? Your pros will bend over backwards
for you if you just treat them with the same respect you’d treat
your guests with. I can tell you now that professional wedding
vendors will even do extra for you at no charge when you treat them
right.
13) Don't do a dollar dance. The reason is that when the bride and
groom are doing this the guests realize they won't be seen slipping
out the door. If you must do one, do it early on after the main
dances and limit it to 3 songs max.
14) People tend to remember the beginning and the end of an event.
That's why your DJ should do a strong, grand introduction. It helps
build rapport early on, and if done right and with energy and
enthusiasm, it puts him or her in a more powerful position to work
your crowd all night.
15) It is best for any traditional events or speeches to be done and
out of the way before dancing begins. In addition, it is important
for pictures of the bridal party and bride and groom to be done,
when at all possible, before the dancing begins. As a DJ I have seen
more parties lose steam because my bridal party is having pictures
taken after the bridal dance. Do all the pictures before. It may
cost you an extra hour earlier in the day but it will save you from
losing a good handful of guests early on in the evening.
16) If you have to cut corners, don't compromise on the
entertainment. My clients never complain that they paid too much for
my services. Also, know that experience is king. I am a better DJ
after every event I do.
Ric Mitchell
36 Berkshire
Drive West, Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-383-8580 |
