The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
I explain why Covid-19 has effect the entertainment industry and show you how 11 entertainment markets are reacting to the pandemic. Get the insiders view of how 2020 will be the most problematic, most difficult, and challenging year for entertainers.
Every day, Facebook notifies me of another entertainer going Live. During the live event, you hear or see various options from animated graphics, songs, and even polite requests for a donation at the end of the live stream performance. If only there were a way to charge viewers to watch your Facebook page? “We plan … Read more
I’m going to do my best to show you what you need to consider and have when developing a virtual show.
Movie Sequels 2019 Reshaping the Balloon Twisting Industry From the new Avengers: Endgame to Aladdin, balloon artists worldwide are twisting up new and improved designs from years past. 2019 is the year of sequels, remakes, reboots, prequels, and spin-offs. Hollywood has 14 movies coming, with a potential of six more hitting the big screen this year. … Read more
The weather turned cool this past weekend, and I dug out my jacket, which made me think? Why aren’t entertainers branding their jackets with their logo? This was popular years ago, and it’s a cheap way to brand your entertainment and advertise. Watch the video as I show you different shirts I’ve made over the … Read more
How do you get to the next level of balloon entertainment? For me, it’s always been taking things one step at a time.
When I arrive at the WGN Studio at 7:30 AM, I was greeted by the WGN helicopter landing in the parking lot. I walk in the studio with Traffic Reporter Sarah Jindra. I was directed to the cafeteria by security to wait. Nothing special as it just a room with vending machines, tables, two TVs … Read more
Thirty years entertaining and I’m still tweaking how to get people to dig deep into their pockets and pull out cash. I use a tip badge, comedic banter along with a clear tip bag showing people I’m more than willing to take their disposable money for the exchange of a balloon animal. I recently read … Read more
What makes you different from all the others? That is the question that I and maybe you have struggled with when asked by marketing people to define your balloon business. For me, it was how I described myself. In my mind, I see the balloon entertainment industry in three sectors. Balloon Decorators Balloon Artists Balloon … Read more
Over three decades of accumulated knowledge is shared with Hospitality Students at Kendall College in one afternoon. “My job is to create a fun atmosphere, make the participants feel special, and make the guests and all those involved the stars of the show,” says Dale Obrochta as he speaks to the hospitality class at Kendall … Read more