Entertainment Specialists

What Entertainment Specialists does

Entertainment Specialists Inc. is a private, founder-owned event entertainment and production company incorporated in Massachusetts in 1987 and operating in the New England market for over 25 years. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of entertainment services spanning talent booking (DJs, live bands, musicians, novelty entertainers) and event production services (audiovisual, lighting, event decor, special effects, photo booths, games, inflatables, virtual reality experiences, and team building activities). It also offers photography and videography through partner providers. The business organizes its offering around four primary use-case verticals: weddings, corporate events, college parties/alumni events, and bar/bat mitzvahs.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers discover services through the company's SEO-optimized website and venue referrals, then submit an online inquiry form capturing event date, venue, guest count, and services of interest. A team of booking agents (including Senior Event Specialist Barbara Spano, Booking Agent John Zucco, and Assistant/Agent A.K. Bruccoleri) consults with clients and issues customized, quote-based proposals. Distribution is reinforced by preferred-vendor referral status at 4 and 5 star hotels and Newport mansions and hotels throughout New England. Pricing is fully quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through two streams — talent booking commissions/fees and event services rental & production — both classified as professional services revenue. The company employs 51-100 people, with founder/President Mike Amado personally performing at 250+ weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and corporate events per year and serving as the lead brand representative (BizBash Boston 2011 DJ of the Year). The company claims geographic reach 'from Maine to Miami' though operational concentration remains in New England.

Name

Entertainment Specialists

Legal name

Entertainment Specialists Inc.

Website

https://entertainmentspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Entertainment Specialists is a New England-based, founder-owned event entertainment and production company offering DJs, bands, musicians, novelty acts, AV, lighting, decor, photo booths, and games for weddings, corporate events, college parties, and mitzvahs since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artist Booking, Talent Buying & Agency Services (MPAGAAAF), Performers & Specialty Acts Booking (Magicians, Comedians, Circus, Variety) (HSACAHAB), Touring & Production Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Event entertainment booking
• Live band entertainment
• Wedding DJ services
• Photo booth rentals
• Event production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Talent Booking: Revenue is generated through booking entertainment talent including DJs, bands, musicians, novelty entertainers, and other performers for events. Clients select specific entertainers and packages based on their event needs.
2. Event Services Rental & Production: Additional revenue from renting and providing event services including photo booths, audiovisual equipment, lighting, event decor, special effects, arcade games, carnival games, casino games, giant games, lawn games, inflatables, virtual reality experiences, and team building activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Entertainment Specialists books live entertainment talent including DJs, bands, musicians, and novelty entertainers for events across New England. The company also rents and produces event services including photo booths, audiovisual equipment, lighting, event decor, special effects, arcade/carnival/casino/giant/lawn games, inflatables, virtual reality experiences, and team building activities. Customers submit event inquiries through the website and receive customized entertainment packages coordinated by an in-house team of booking agents and a rental manager.

Product overview

Entertainment Specialists is a New England-based event entertainment company operating since 1987 that offers a comprehensive portfolio of entertainment and event services. The company provides live entertainment through bands, DJs, musicians, and novelty entertainers, complemented by event production services including audiovisual, lighting, event decor, and special effects. The product portfolio also includes photo booths, various game rentals (arcade, carnival, casino, giant, lawn games), inflatables, virtual reality experiences, team building activities, and photography/videography services. Services are organized by event type including weddings, corporate events, college parties, and mitzvahs, with individual performer profiles and specialized entertainment options available through the company's roster.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ Services Professional disc jockey services providing music, emcee duties, and entertainment for weddings, corporate events, mitzvahs, and parties, with a roster of named DJs and specialty formats (Silent Party, Emulator DJ).
• Band Entertainment Live band performances covering today's hits to Motown classics for weddings, corporate events, mitzvahs, and parties.
• Musician Services Solo, duo, and trio musical acts including classical quartets, pianists, electric violinists, guitarists, jazz ensembles, and harpists for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and dinner service.
• Novelty Entertainers Specialty entertainment acts including circus performers, living statues, silk aerialists, magicians, hypnotists, stilt walkers, caricature artists, fortune tellers, cigar rollers, jugglers, and costumed entertainers.
• Audiovisual Services Audio and visual equipment rental and setup including projection screens, flatscreen TVs, speakers, microphones, podiums, and staging equipment to ensure programming and entertainment can be heard and seen.
• Event Lighting Lighting services featuring wireless LED uplighting, paper lanterns, monograms, table lighting, follow spots, video projections, gobos, pinspots, color washes, and sheers/pipe and drape for venue transformation.
• Event Decor Rentals Decor rentals including boxwood walls, floral walls, neon signs, marquee letters, illuminated dance floors, event drape, sequin backdrops, balloon decor, and white furniture for event theming and enhancement.
• Special Effects Atmospheric effects including dancing on a cloud (dry ice fog), confetti cannons, sparklers, cryo jets, and other visual impact enhancements for events.
• Photography & Videography Professional photography and videography services through partnered photographers and videographers to document events.
• Photo Booth Rentals Various photo booth options including open air booths, infinity booths, 360 photo booths, roaming ring booths, VOGUE booths, mirror booths, GIF booths, roaming robot booths, inflatable snow globes, and custom photo mosaic backdrops.
• Arcade Game Rentals Classic arcade game rentals for events including California Speed Racing, Dance Dance Revolution, Arctic Thunder Snowmobile, Speed Zone Racing, Beat Blocks Music Machine, and Alpine Ski virtual reality games.
• Carnival Games Rentals Traditional carnival game rentals including strong man games, shark attack water racer, dunk tank, bottle toss, balloon darts, carnival booths, ring a bottle, and high striker strength test.
• Casino Game Rentals Las Vegas-style casino game rentals including traditional and glowing varieties of blackjack, craps, roulette, horse racing, plinko, and prize wheel games.
• Game Show Entertainment Interactive game show experiences including Family Feud-style shows, Jeopardy quiz shows, Wheel of Fortune, trivia games, pop culture games, and In It To Win It game shows available in-person or virtual.
• Giant Game Rentals Oversized versions of classic games including giant checkers, giant connect 4, giant chess, giant Jenga, and giant Anagrams for interactive event entertainment.
• Inflatable Rentals Inflatable entertainment including bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, relay races, moonwalks, and batting cages for events.
• Lawn Game Rentals Outdoor lawn games including cornhole, kan jam, croquet, dominos, ladder golf, bocce ball, spikeball, and YardZee for outdoor events and activities.
• Virtual Reality Experiences Virtual reality entertainment options including 360 VR experiences, virtual video game floors, and VR coaster car games for immersive event entertainment.
• Team Building Activities Corporate team building activities including beverage relays, picnic games, relay races, scavenger hunts, murder mystery shows, Olympics team challenges, and experimental learning programs.
• Wedding Entertainment Services Comprehensive wedding entertainment solutions combining bands, DJs, musicians, novelty acts, photo booths, lighting, audiovisual, event decor, special effects, and photography/videography services.
• Corporate Event Services Corporate event entertainment including casino games, game shows, giant games, team building, virtual reality, novelty acts, and professional DJs/emcees for conferences, product launches, retreats, and incentives.
• College Party Entertainment College and alumni event entertainment including DJs, MCs, live bands, photo booths, arcade games, carnival games, inflatables, lawn games, and creative lighting.
• Mitzvah Entertainment Bar and bat mitzvah entertainment featuring high-energy DJs who serve as emcees, novelty acts, magicians, hypnotists, stilt walkers, caricature artists, circus acts, games, and photo booths.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• La Tavola Fine Linen & Decor Rental: National event decor and linen rental company with significant New England presence serving weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable on the event decor and rentals side of the portfolio.
• 440 Events: Boston-based event entertainment company specializing in DJs, live bands, lighting, and event production for weddings and corporate events. Comparable service mix and Boston-area venue network.
• Carl Robert Entertainment: New England-based event entertainment company offering DJs, bands, lighting, photo booths, and event production for weddings and corporate clients. Directly comparable in service mix and regional market.
• Atlas Party Rental: New England event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, lighting, and event equipment. Comparable as a complementary event-production vendor competing for the same corporate and wedding customers.
• Brennan Event Productions: Boston-area event production and entertainment company providing DJs, lighting, AV, and event services for weddings and corporate events. Comparable service portfolio and New England market focus.
• Beat Train Productions: Boston-based wedding and event DJ company offering premium DJ services, lighting, and photo booth rentals across New England. Directly comparable to Entertainment Specialists in terms of regional focus, customer segment (weddings and corporate events), and one-stop-shop positioning.
• C-Zone Boston DJs: New England wedding and event DJ service covering Boston and surrounding areas. Comparable in regional scope, customer base (weddings, corporate, mitzvahs), and DJ-led service model with bundled lighting and event production.

Broad incumbents

• All Star Entertainment: Multi-market event entertainment company offering DJs, photo booths, lighting, and event services across several US regions. Comparable core service offering with broader geographic footprint than Entertainment Specialists.
• Elan Artists: National talent booking agency representing musicians, bands, and entertainers for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Broader geographic and segment scope than Entertainment Specialists but overlapping on the talent-booking agency function.

Regional players

• The Perfect Plan Events: Regional wedding and event planning and entertainment service operating in adjacent New England markets. Comparable as a full-service wedding event vendor, though with planning-led rather than talent-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EntertainSpecs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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