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JUNE 2008
“This month’s article is from the Sea World San Diego Special Events department. I have had a great admiration for the entire Special Events staff at Sea World San Diego, because they are a group of professionals that have fun at what they do which is planning fun, exciting, and memorable events for companies who want to entertain clients and employees. The staff at Sea World Special Events are so much fun for us to work with, that we have selected them 4 out of 5 times with awards at our annual Vendor Appreciation Party in January each year.”
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Sea World Adventure Park San Diego.”
SeaWorld San Diego offers numerous unique and inspiring indoor and outdoor locations for groups from 50 to over 10,000. SeaWorld offers full-service catering and a staff dedicated to every detail, so you can sit back and enjoy.
Explore all the amazing group event venues at SeaWorld and take advantage of our extraordinary ambiance.
For more information, call us at
(800) 25-SHAMU and press 32 or visit us at www.SeaWorldGroupEvents.com
We offer a Sea of Possibilities for all occasions --
Corporate Picnics and Dinner Events
Convention Parties
Award Ceremonies
Military Receptions
Sporting Events
Anniversaries
Quinceneras
Reunions
High School Dances
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MAY 2008
David Schultz is one of our favorite photographers to work with. Watching him work, I always wondered how he got everybody relaxed and having fun while he was taking their wedding photos. I asked him to write an article I could feature here on our website to better serve you our potential clients.
Even though you may already have a DJ, you may not have your photographer yet so this may help you in fulfilling this need for your special day. I'm sure as you read David's article, you'll see why he makes everybody relaxed and have fun while he is taking his photos. And now, David Schultz of Vivid Memories...
Manny Otero
Owner - InSane Diego Productions, Inc.
David Schultz - Photographer
Choosing Your Wedding Photographer using the Four Ps.
Selecting the right person as your wedding photographer will make the expense of wedding photography worthwhile, and preserve the magic and excitement of your special day, long after the work of all other vendors is forgotten.
But how to choose? To simplify the process, look at the Four Ps:
Portfolio, Products, Personality, and Price.
PORTFOLIO: Study the photographer's website to get a sense of their style.
Does it match with yours? Does the work appear to be of professional quality? Are the images solid and timeless, not contrived or gimicky?
PRODUCTS: What do you end up with after all the work is completed? Do you want a disc of images? An album? Prints? What kind of online presentations are offered? Is the work offered a la carte, or must you buy a set package?
Even a photographer with set packages will usually do some horse-trading to get you the items you're looking for. Find out what specials and incentives are offered.
PERSONALITY: You will spend more time with your photographer than any other vendor. Remember your wedding photography is designed to please you, not satisfy your photographer's ego. He or she must be a people person, and equal parts diplomat, optimist, meteorolgist, artist, organizer, clockwatcher, marathoner, and expert photographer. All else being equal, the personality of the photographer will determine if the photography is exciting and fun or just a chore. Weddings can be hectic, but the right photographer can help make your wedding day smooth sailing.
PRICE: The cost of wedding photography varies greatly. Beware of a price that seems too high or too low. A bargain can become a big bag of trouble, while paying too much is simply a waste of money -- spending twice as much as you need to won't get you photos that are twice as good. Interview three photographers within your price range and you will likely find a good fit.
David Schultz, Vivid Memories Photography www.Vivid-Memories.com
619-393-1966
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April 2008
Manny Otero to present “Take Something Old and Make It New Again!”
at Chicago Mobile Beat DJ Show
San Diego, CA. – Following the success of the Las Vegas Mobile Beat show, Manny Otero will be presenting his program “Take Something Old and Make It New Again!” at the Chicago Mobile Beat DJ Conference. “This is a great compliment and I am humbled by the fact that I get the opportunity again to present this formula at the Chicago show. I am really looking forward to sharing my ideas to those in our industry who weren’t able to make it to the convention in February.”
Mr. Ryan Burger, editor of Mobile Beat Magazine (www.mobilebeat.com) has seen the popularity and success grow each year for the Mobile Beat convention, seminars, and trade shows. Expanding to several cities throughout the country, the Mobile Beat DJ Shows showcase some of the best and talented presenters from not only the Mobile DJ industry, but highly regarded and respected figures from outside the industry. Most recently marketing and networking giants such as Jay Conrad Levinson, and James Malinchak have been keynote speakers.
For more information on the Chicago Show and its lineup of presenters in July go to:
http://www.mobilebeat.com and click on Chicago DJ Show for more information on presenters and seminars.
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March 2008
Sea World Adventure Park San Diego named 2007 Vendor of the Year.
San Diego, CA. – For the fifth year in a row, InSane Diego Productions, Inc. has recognized those vendors who have stood out among the rest during its annual Vendor Appreciation announcement. The announcement is made each January to recognize the outstanding vendors from the previous year in 3 different categories: Vendor of the Year, Corporate Vendor of the Year, and Entertainment Partner of the Year. Each winner is determined and scored by several factors such as: the number of event referrals, actual events performed, price totals of each event, and input from each of the DJ’s at InSane Diego Productions, Inc. Sea World Adventure Park San Diego has won the award several times in past years as Vendor of the Year and Corporate Vendor of the Year.
“We are very proud to be associated with Sea World and the work that they do. The Special Events Team at Sea World is a group of fun and talented professionals, and we look forward to many more years of success with them” stated owner Manny Otero. “It’s always a pleasure when the phone rings and we know it is someone from the Special Events team at Sea World calling.” Owner Manny Otero presented the award to the entire team at the Sea World Special Events office at the Sea World Park which included some special gifts for members of the team and other surprises.
In addition to announcing Sea World as the 2007 vendor winner, David Patrone of Midnight Productions was named the 2007 Entertainment Partner of the Year for the second year in a row. “It’s always a pleasure when we get to work with David at weddings and corporate events because not only is he an incredibly talented singer, but his energy and professionalism makes him one of our favorite artists to work with. We look forward to many years of success with David, and especially look forward to seeing the new release of his next CD.”
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February 2008
Manny Otero presents “Take Something Old and Make It New Again!”
Las Vegas, NV - Manny Otero (owner of InSane Diego Productions, Inc.) was proud to present his program “Take Something Old and Make It New Again!” during the Mobile Beat DJ Show and Convention in February at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. Taking the knowledge and skills he has learned over the last 5 years building InSane Diego Productions, Inc. into a well respected multi-operational mobile DJ company, his one hour presentation covered how to make a connection with your client’s guests and create unique elements that fit your style and vision.
“I was really excited to share my formula for creating unique elements to others in our industry, in the hope that other mobile DJ’s could take what I have learned and create success for themselves.” The one hour presentation covered how to create your own vision for your own success, steps to take in determining the difference between being an “imitator” or a “creator,” and the “Take Something Old and Make It New Again!” formula (4C + SO = SND).
“The best thing about this formula is that you place the variables into the formula which are determined by your own skill sets and vision. The success you create using this formula will in turn bring you closer with your clients before, during, and years after their event is over. It will help you create lasting memories for not only your wedding couples, but those businesses looking for fun ways to reward their employees for their hard work during company events.”
A training DVD and workshops are being developed for a summer 2008 release to share the knowledge and skills with the Mobile DJ industry around the country.
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January 2008
InSane Diego Productions announces two new DJ Companies to provide better service for its customers.
San Diego, CA. – To better identify itself with its wedding customers and corporate clients and vendors, InSane Diego Productions announces the creation of two new companies: Memories and Music Entertainment and San Diego Creative Entertainment.
“My vision has always been to focus only on weddings and corporate events using a formula I created that brought us success in each of these areas. With that in mind, I wanted the name to match the vision I had for both of these avenues of entertainment for our customers” says Manny Otero, owner. “With weddings, our goal was to create lasting memories for our couples who are having that once in a lifetime experience. With that in mind I thought about what we created for them and that was Memories and Music. With our corporate entertainment, the formula allows us to create Creative Entertainment for those companies seeking unique, fun, and fresh entertainment for their employees.” Continuing Manny states that “naming the companies to identify what we do for them will allow potential wedding couples and companies a better idea of what we do for them.”
To facilitate this InSane Diego Productions will become InSane Diego Productions, Inc. with Memories and Music Entertainment and San Diego Creative Entertainment under its umbrella. “InSane Diego Productions was a name that fit with our original tag line of “Quality Mobile Entertainment from America’s Finest City.” Now with Memories and Music and San Diego Creative Entertainment we tell our customers exactly what our focus is which will better serve their needs. Our philosophy will remain the same…create lasting memories that are unique and personalized for each individual client, except now we can be more easily recognizable for those particular areas of mobile DJ entertainment.”
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InSane Diego Productions Hosts Annual Vendor Appreciation Party
January 26th, 2007
InSane Diego Productions hosted its annual Vendor Appreciation Party at Dave and Busters in Mission Valley. The winners for 2006 were:
2006 Vendor of the Year
Harrah’s Rincon Casino
2006 Corporate Vendor of the Year
Sea World Adventure Park San Diego
2006 Entertainment Partner of the Year
David Patrone, Midnight Productions
“This has always been a fun way to start off the year” said Manny Otero, owner of InSane Diego Productions. “This is a way for me to not only recognize individual companies or vendors who are a big part of our success, but to say thank you to everybody who plays a part in making sure we get to provide quality entertainment to others.”
Started in 2003, the Vendor Appreciation Party was a way for InSane Diego Productions to give back by hosting a luncheon for selected vendors who made contributions to its success during the previous year. Other guests that were in attendance included Karen Peterson from San Diego Style Weddings, Robin Stark from San Diego Event Connection, Al Lovering from Navy Region Southwest MWR, and Tina Indalecio President of Runaway Brandit, Inc. Marketing.
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InSane Diego Productions Celebrates 5th Anniversary
April 1st, 2007
San Diego, CA. - InSane Diego Productions celebrates 5 great years April 1st, 2007. Staring with only one DJ/Entertainer Manny Otero, InSane Diego Productions has expanded to 4 DJ / Entertainer / MC’s. We have been happy to have been a part of so many wonderful weddings, and establishing wonderful working relationships with some of the tops companies in San Diego. We have expanded our services to include live event production for local bands, and corporate team building. We’re looking forward to our 10th Anniversary and reliving so many great memories with new friends and trusted clients.
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InSane Diego Productions Welcomes New Team Member
June 2007
San Diego, CA. - InSane Diego Productions is proud to announce Nannette Barbera Productions as a new partner for our corporate event services. Nannette brings many years of experience as a choreographer and producer for shows in St. Louis, Las Vegas, Laughlin, New Orleans, and San Diego. We look forward to being a part of future events and shows produced by Nannette. Her energy and creativity will be a welcome part of producing high energy and interactive events in the future.
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Manny Otero, InSane Diego Productions Owner named ADJA National Mentorship Program Coordinator
August 2007
Glendale, AZ. - National ADJA Director, DJ Dr. Drax will be announcing via newsletter to the National ADJA membership the appointment of Manny Otero, Owner of InSane Diego Productions as the ADJA Mentorship Program National Coordinator. Manny Otero was one of the co-authors of the ADJA Mentorship Program along with Ken Day, Owner of Movin' Tunes in San Diego, CA.
The comprehensive program took over one year to develop and evaluate before finally presenting the test program to the National Board of Directors during the yearly Leadership Meeting of the ADJA in Las Vegas, NV. In February of 2006, Manny was selected by the ADJA Board of Directors to undertake the task of coordinating the national effort of the program to ensure its success.
Manny is one of the founding members of the local ADJA Chapter in San Diego along with Ken Day, Victor Cannon of Can Do Productions, Mike Nunez of 1st Choice Entertainment, and Brandon Watterson of Bwatt Entertainment. He currently serves as the San Diego Chapter Vice President.
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Manny Otero selected as San Diego Chapter ADJA
Membership Development Director
November 2007
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