I just wanted to drop a quick note today to let you know that I am finally posting our music library online. I decided that using a wiki-style website would be best. I am currently using a free version of the service, but I will be upgrading soon to get rid of the nasty banner ads and to make the pages look nicer.
Check out the wiki here: http://ampindiana.wikispaces.com/
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Banner Syndrome
A word of caution to those who are looking for a DJ. Make sure that your DJ is working for you at your event and not making it their own event. One of the most unprofessional things a DJ can do is have a sign or banner to advertise their company at another person's formal event.
Recently, I have been surfing the sites of numerous "professional" mobile DJs to see what is outside of the Lafayette area. I was shocked to see many DJs who call themselves professionals display pictures of their DJ setups that feature a large banner, sign, even a gobo spot on a dance floor! And these pictures weren't from any sort of college party or picnic; they were clearly from formal weddings. Note: A gobo spot is an electronically projected image.
There's nothing wrong with bringing a banner to a bridal expo, where the DJ is advertising for their company in their own booth. There's also nothing wrong with bringing business cards to an event - a DJ's best advertising does come from word of mouth. I just believe that the large signs, banners, and gobo spots need to be left at home, especially when it comes to formal events like weddings.
When I DJ an event, I set out a few business cards in a discreet business card holder near the request book. This eliminates the need for me to go digging around in a bag for a card when asked. In my opinion, that is all that's needed.
Recently, I have been surfing the sites of numerous "professional" mobile DJs to see what is outside of the Lafayette area. I was shocked to see many DJs who call themselves professionals display pictures of their DJ setups that feature a large banner, sign, even a gobo spot on a dance floor! And these pictures weren't from any sort of college party or picnic; they were clearly from formal weddings. Note: A gobo spot is an electronically projected image.
There's nothing wrong with bringing a banner to a bridal expo, where the DJ is advertising for their company in their own booth. There's also nothing wrong with bringing business cards to an event - a DJ's best advertising does come from word of mouth. I just believe that the large signs, banners, and gobo spots need to be left at home, especially when it comes to formal events like weddings.
When I DJ an event, I set out a few business cards in a discreet business card holder near the request book. This eliminates the need for me to go digging around in a bag for a card when asked. In my opinion, that is all that's needed.
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