Hotline District

St. Petersburg, Florida

Live events.Media.Publishing.

Hotline District brings stories to life across formats and platforms, from live events to publishing.

The neon Hotline District sign lit up at dusk between palm trees
Hotline DistrictSt. Petersburg, FL

Events & Media

More than a decade of experience in events and live entertainment, from theme park guest operations to music festivals serving 50,000 people a day.

  1. What you get

    We deliver the sound system and handle everything audio related during your event, so nobody on your team has to think about it.

    Includes

    • On-site operation
    • Microphones
    • Audio technician

    Best for

    Corporate events, conferences, convention booths, retail openings, outdoor gatherings, and ceremonies.

  2. What you get

    A podcast studio that comes to you, ready to record in your office, store, or at your event. You and your guests just sit down and talk.

    Editing and post-production from $175 per episode.

    Includes

    • On-location setup
    • Audio recording
    • Guest interviews

    Best for

    Businesses, brands, and creators who want to record where they already are.

  3. What you get

    Full DJ setup and performance, for spaces that need a curated electronic atmosphere instead of an open-format request list.

    Hear recorded sets at eaesthetic.com.

    Includes

    • DJ performance
    • Electronic, house, and techno
    • Curated sets

    Best for

    Brand activations, retail and pop-up events, fitness and wellness events, art openings, lounge and rooftop sets, and private events.

  4. What you get

    On-site photography for festivals, performances, and entertainment venues. Edited photo packages are delivered digitally after the event, with same-day selects available for social media and marketing use.

    Includes

    • Event photography
    • Performer documentation
    • Behind-the-scenes
    • Edited packages
    • Same-day selects

    Best for

    Music festivals, conventions, venue events, brand activations, corporate events, pop-ups, and private gatherings.

  5. Merchandise

    Booth setup and breakdown, inventory counts, POS, restocking through peak hours, and product display.

    Front of house

    Queue and crowd flow, guest questions, and keeping vendors and staff moving in the right direction.

    Includes

    • Merch and POS
    • Front of house
    • Load-in and teardown
  6. What you get

    We run the day-to-day of your online store, from product listings and pricing to fulfillment and the storefront itself, so you can stay focused on your brand.

    Stores we manage: shop.djoranges.com and notretiredjustremote.com.

    Includes

    • Store and catalog management
    • Pricing and fulfillment
    • Merchandise design
    • New Shopify store setup

    Best for

    Creators, channels, artists, and small brands that want a store and merchandise line without running it themselves.

Prices are starting points for the Orlando and Tampa Bay areas. Final quotes depend on length, venue, and scope, and are confirmed in writing before booking. Full media services details

Publishing

We help creators and businesses get their stories published, listed, and selling across retailers worldwide, without the learning curve.

Distribution Support

$450starting, per title

Start here if your book is written and you already have print-ready and ebook files.

We get your completed book listed for sale, including metadata, categories and keywords, retailer requirements, and ongoing listing maintenance.

Print-Ready File Formatting

$850starting, per title

Start here if your manuscript is finished but you do not have print-ready files.

We convert your manuscript into the formats retailers accept for digital and printed books. The book is not yet registered or listed for sale.

Publishing Support

$1,150starting, per title

Start here if you have a finished manuscript and want the whole publishing process handled from start to finish.

We prepare the print and digital files, then handle distribution and ongoing maintenance across retailers. You just write.

Prices are per title and cover standard-length projects. Final quotes depend on length, format, and complexity, and are confirmed in writing before work begins. ISBN registration and retailer or platform account fees are billed separately at cost. Full publishing details

Who we work with

Self-publishing authors
who want to be on more platforms but don’t have time to figure out each one.
Small publishers
who need operational support without hiring full-time staff.
Content creators
with digital products that need ongoing distribution support.
Businesses
that need help getting their content distributed and maintained across platforms.

Our Stories

Our publishing process was built on our own series first.

DJ ORANGES

A family-friendly animated series and picture book line that introduces real DJ concepts and vocabulary through storytelling. Mixed for families, educators, and future DJs.

  • Titles12
  • FormatsEbook, paperback, hardcover
  • Retail platforms40+
  • Countries15+
  • Animated seriesOn YouTube
  • MerchandiseOnline store
DJ ORANGES: The Full Series cover DJ ORANGES: The First Session cover DJ ORANGES: The Next Session cover Siawave & Turbo Tempo's Beat Sync Showdown cover Remix Remy's Rhythm Rescue cover Sampler Sam Starts the Loop cover Boombox Boomer: Legends Don't Retire cover DJ Oranges and the Mid-Set Pivot cover DJ Oranges and the Backup Plan cover Snowflow Snowflake's Flow Control cover DJ Oranges and the Treasure of Harmony Cave cover DJ ORANGES: Mix and Color cover

Sold at retailers including

Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Walmart Kobo

Based in St. Petersburg.Booking across Central Florida.

About Us

Hotline District provides audio, DJ, photography, and publishing services for live events, podcasts, livestreams, brand activations, conventions, conferences, and content creators.

Our DJ ORANGES series spans 12 titles across multiple formats and reaches 40+ retailers worldwide, supported by a merchandise line sold through our own online store. We offer that same publishing structure and e-commerce management to businesses and content creators.

Company
Hotline District LLC
Founded
2025
Based in
St. Petersburg, Florida
Events in
Orlando, Tampa Bay, Central Florida

Contact

Send the date, the venue, and what you need, where your manuscript stands, or the store you want managed. Final quotes are confirmed in writing before anything is booked.