2013 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE FORUM IN LAS VEGAS

January 25, 2013/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Innovation in Business Excellence

Rock The House Entertainment is grateful for each award we’ve been nominated and won over the years. This year, we’ve been nominated for a very different type of award. Often we find ourselves in the running for regional awards within the event industry for our contributions to event entertainment or production. This time, we have been nominated for a national award that is available to all industries.

Matt Radicelli & Darren Hardy, Publisher of Success Magazine

Created to recognize the “Best of the Best” in the small-and-medium sized business (SMB) sector, the Business Excellence Awards honors the achievements and accomplishments of owners in industries and categories from around the world. The Business Excellence Awards night honors those business owners and their companies who have taken their companies, teams and results to “the next level” of success. Rock The House Entertainment has been nominated as a finalist for the “Most Innovated Company”. We’re honored to be in a list of some of the most creative companies in the United States. Wish us luck!

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Matt Radicellu, Wayne Bergman, & Iain Macfarlane in Las Vegas

Rock Your Prom 2013 Begins!

January 23, 2013/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Northeast Ohio’s #1 Prom Event is BACK!

No one can deny that last year’s Rock Your Prom was a school dance event like no other. We’re back this year with the contest that lets students vote for their school to have a $5,000 mega prom entertainment package from Rock The House. Once again, we’re teaming up with 96.5 KISS FM and American Commodore on a contest that will have thousands of high school voters vying for an event worth fighting for.

Registration has begun for your school and it runs through February 2nd. Make sure YOUR school is registered so you have the chance to win!

Register here.

January Team Member of the Month: Carmen Moscarillo

January 22, 2013/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

The Key To Her Success? Having Fun!

Coming up on her third anniversary, Carmen has made a huge impact on many of our client’s lives. She does that by making everyone around her feel comfortable and happy. No easy task in the high pressure world of event production but Carmen makes it look effortless. With 250+ shows with Rock The House, Carmen has gone from a fresh new face to a mentor to other team members in a short period of time. As is the case with many of our best team members, training in a few different arenas has allowed Carmen to be able to one of Rock The House’s best assets.

Carmen is one of the most requested dancers by our clients because she makes real connections with guests and they remember her. Because she is so well-liked amongst event guests, she has really found her niche as one of the most important photo novelty technicians that company has ever had. This position puts her one on one with every guest at an event which lets her great attitude to become infectious. This position has a strong technical aspect to it as well which she has more than embraced.

As a student, Carmen has developed the skills of work/life balance by continuing her education while growing with Rock The House. She hasn’t met a challenge that has scared her yet which is the trait of a real achiever. Creative and Talent Director, Ryan Konikoff had this to say about Carmen:

“Anyone who has ever worked with Carman at 1:00am after a 15 hour day (when there are still hours left to go) knows why she is so important to Rock The House. She has the drive, energy and teamwork to lift the team up and carry all of them to the finish line.”

Being calm under pressure is something that separates true event professionals from the amateurs. Carmen is able to do this by taking a second to breath and realizing that events are parties…everyone should be having fun the whole time. It’s this perspective that endears her to our entire team. We asked Carmen what makes her tick, here’s what she said:

“Over the past few years, I have shown both dedication and love for this industry. I love making someone’s special day perfect, whether that is making a room look beautiful with uplighting, taking pictures to capture all the memories of that special night, or dancing to keep the energy level going all night long.I love every part of my job, and I want to continue learning more. Although I started here quite younger than expected, I have ambition and passion for what I do and for everyone I share it with every weekend. I am also presently pursuing Marketing and Dance at Cleveland State University.”

Thanks to your dedication, Carmen, your positive energy has spread to thousands in the region!

Say “I Do” to Rock The House

January 14, 2013/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Our Clients Have Fallen In Love w/ Us!

Our 2012 wedding season ended January 13th, 2013 for us. We look at it this way because that’s the date of the Cleveland Today’s Bride Show at the IX Center. This show is the culmination of everything we’ve learned from the season and it bridges the gap to the next year.

How do we sum up the 2012 bridal show season? To us, it was the year that we felt really established in the market. The number of brides who came to us after having a fun experience at one of their friend’s weddings really became the norm in early 2012. It’s less often that it is our marketing that brings a newly engaged couple to our office and much more often a referral from a friend.

After talking with future brides and grooms at the Today’s Bride Show, we found the following facts about Rock The House the most important to their buying decisions:

No Risk – We guarantee our services.
Concierge Class Customer Service – You have one consistent wedding expert as your contact through the whole process.
Creative Minds – We’ve built Rock The House as THE creative event producer in Northeast Ohio. No couples are the same so no two Rock The House weddings are the same.
Priority on Fun – We know you two love each other…so let’s have a party! At the end of the day, your wedding reception is about having fun with the most important people in your lives. We take fun seriously.
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork – When you hire Rock The House, you hire the entire team. Many of our staff touches your event that you’ve never even met! We put together the right team for your event based on what YOU want from your wedding.

What is most important to you for your wedding? Let us know!

Here are a few weddings from 2012 that just might inspire you:

: Photography by Genevieve Nisly Photography

: Photo by Making The Moment Photography

Nationally Connected

January 3, 2013/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

The Best Entertainment PERIOD

We recently had the privilege of working with one of our closest friends in event entertaiment, Emcee Marz of Charizma from Chicago. Marz is part of a group of entertainers across the United States that shares tips and tricks learned in the field. He has personally helped teach and grow our dance division as well as being a big influence on our MC team.

Being able to work with someone of his caliber on one of our client’s events was a real treat. We brought him into town as one of our Dance Jam instructors which gave us an opportunity to work with him on an event. We are committed to growing through continued education and inspiration. Check out Marz’s video from this wedding:

Have An EXCITING Christmas!

December 25, 2012/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Holiday Break Fun

We’re off for the holidays but we’re having plenty of fun! Check out this video if Jeff jumping out of an airplane on Christmas Eve. We hope you have as much fun as we do on your holiday…no matter HOW you do it!

December Team Member of the Month: Samantha Fox

December 14, 2012/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Making People Smile Matters

Samantha Fox brightens up every room which is a big part of her job and why she is the Team Member of the Month for December. We’re seeing a pattern here with what it takes to earn this achievement. The pattern is round robins, which Sam most certainly is. Here is a list of some of the positions Sam has trained and excelled at: dancer, dj, photo technician, shop technician, and an assistant to anyone who needs one. Another area where Sam sets herself apart is her ability to train newer staff members. She really understands both the Rock The House work ethic and our company culture enough to instill it on others.

One of the reasons that Sam really made her mark in December is a new job title she can brag about: Manager for Legacy Village’s Polar Point Program. This is where Rock The House provides free photos with Santa for families in the community during the month of December. Her proven ability to work directly with clients while managing a team gives her the unique ability to run this operation. Another sign that Sam has proven herself as a star is through client requests. Generally, our MC’s are usually the most requested category of team member but Sam has often requested as much as any of our MC’s. This is due to her ability to connect with guests and make an impact on events in a way that looks effortless. It looks effortless because she is actually having fun on the job which attracts others. Her smile multiples others.

Creative & Talent Director, Ryan Konikoff had this to say about Sam:

“Sam is proof that leadership is not just a title. No matter what position she has in an event, she leads through example. She also understands that no one person earns the win or loss for an event – it is the team. Her commitment to the team is evident when she is willing to give up her personal time in order to fill in for a team member that is unable to make it to an event. She puts the team first.”

Sam’s commitment to the team and it’s members is best said in her own words:

“I started out as a dancer and have grown into so many other positions.I plan on continuing my training at every chance available as well. I genuinely love it too! I can honestly say there is not a single person at RTH I don’t have some love for. I always want to give everyone hugs, as silly as that is. The employees at RTH are definitely a special family to me.”

Sam’s favorite Rock The House moment shows how much the team thinks for her:

“My favorite memory created by my coworkers of RTH is how an impromptu, surprise dance party happened on my birthday. I worked on my 25th birthday and when I got back to the office, the majority of the staff that also worked that evening was waiting for me with enthusiasm and baked goods. We were having so much fun it turned into a perfect little birthday bash!”

Congratulations, Sam! You’re a big part of what makes this team so special.

Nick Borelli Joins SEARCH Foundation’s Board

November 14, 2012/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Event Industry Non-Profit Group & Rock The House

Rock The House Entertainment has been a supporter of the SEARCH Foundation for years. For the next two years, our commitment will be stronger and more formal with the inclusion of our Marketing and Communication Director, Nick Borelli, to this national non-profit’s board of directors. Nick has been asked to be Chair of the Public Relations Committee for a two year term.

The Search Foundation supports event professionals in crisis as well as educational initiatives that benefit the industry as a whole. From relief from natural disasters, medical issues that impact key members of companies, or the distribution of information that will elevate us all, SEARCH has been the difference in many companies survival. Giving back to the industry we’ve been involved in for the majority of our lives is at the very heart of the goals of Rock The House. We’ve been very blessed with a level of success that has allowed us the privileged opportunity to help others. SEARCH’s mission will benefit from our continued involvement by increasing awareness of their mission and promoting SEARCH sponsored events.

Chairman, Rick Turner has this to say about Nick’s involvement in SEARCH:

“As the Chair of the Public Relations Committee, Nick will be responsiblefor making people aware of SEARCH through social media and presentation efforts. He will bring new insight to these efforts and provide the Foundation with a Campaign of Awareness.”

If you are interested in donating time or money to this worthy non-profit, contact SEARCH today!

Vote for Rock The House!

November 9, 2012/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

6th Annual CCA Voting

It’s that time again! CBC Magazine’s annual Connector’s Choice Awards are coming up and voting for finalist is left up to our friends and families. We really believe these types of awards celebrate our entire team as well our clients. Recognition for efforts put together through hard work is important and these awards are an outward expression of gratitude.

Voting ends on Sunday, November 18th so we would appreciate you voting for Rock The House for both:

Corporate Event Entertainer of the Year
Event Production Company of the Year

Vote Here!

Both out entertainment and production divisions have created some very memorable events for companies throughout the North East Ohio region this past year. We appreciate you taking time for this. We think our clients and team are worth it!

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November Team Member of the Month: Ryan Durfee

November 8, 2012/in All Posts /by mhadder4561

Taking Production To The Next Level

Our Team Member of the Month for November is Ryan Durfee who has been with Rock The House for the last 9 months. Ryan was hired as a production manager and has quickly made a large impact on Rock The House. His commitment to productivity is shown in how he uses his time in the shop. If Ryan has 15 minutes between appointments he will use every minute to work on something in the shop until the meeting begins. He’s always working!

Ryan was selected by the staff and management for the Team Member of the Month because he came on board and immediately worked on implementing our new inventory system while managing and training a staff during our busy wedding season. Taking on a big project while managing a team during a peak season and coming out on the other end is a pretty impressive accomplishment and Ryan did just that.

Creative & Talent Director, Ryan Konikoff has this to say about Ryan Durfee’s efforts thus far:

“He is very organized and has taken important steps to keep the shop just as organized. He is just as creative, however, and can design and operate with the best of them onsite. Finally, and MOST importantly, Durfee never forgets that our clients are our bosses. Ryan is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure we can achive last min requests, events, and changes.”

One of Ryan Durfee’s first decisions was making sure that there was always a production staff team member at the shop to see each show back at the end of each busy night. This often means the staff member is here until 4 or 5 AM. For the first month, Ryan made sure he was that staff member in order to create the systems needed for this initiative to succeed.

Ryan Durfee’s own words are the reason why he is one of the most important asset of Rock The House’s future:

“I enjoy enjoy most that I am a part of every event. At some point, I touch every event and have a chance to keep our best foot forward by my thoughts and observations. Seeing or hearing positive reports from our clients is the best way to tell that we have been successful.”