Other than leather stamping, or screen printing - does anyone have any swag or similar stations you can bring to a trade show or conference? Something that happens live and guests get a takeaway of some kind!
At one event at SXSW they were offering custom western hats - guests got to choose their ribbon color, feather, and other trinkets to put on their hat. Have also seen graffiti sweatshirts at SWSX and custom beanies with your name embroidered at Sundance!
I was at a conference earlier this year and LinkedIn was taking headshots and then live printing the photo onto a sugar cookie. First time I'd seen that and the lines were loooong
@EventPlanner953 Reach out to Digital Events -- https://www.digitaleventsinc.com/, they are my go to and have helped me create custom activations for various brands.
Happy to intro you to Kyle if you want.
Recommend Michael Breach https://baristart.com/. Quite expensive since it’s important to pair good coffee/espresso with such an experience but it’s a great IRL to social activation
I agree with @EventPlanner112 - Digital Events is great!
Also wine glass and beer mug engraving. I did this a number of years ago at a reception and it was a huge hit. Attendees could have their names engraved on their wine or beer glasses. It was a destination event but no one seemed to mind packing them in luggage. There was a line at the station all night.
GM Sara - Not sure where your tradeshow booth activation is taking place but I usually like to tie it back to the client/brand that is giving it away + the destination. So for example, if it's San Diego, perhaps taking a quick personality test to receive 1 of 3 variety of Sunglasses.
And of course people still very much LOVE seeing their name in writing so anything you can give that has their initials or their first name is always desired. ie, Initials hot stamped on a notebook.
And to Alexa's comment above, do spend the time to staff enough OR have a plan so that the guest doesn't have to queue in a line that is longer than 15 minutes because many will decide if it's worth the wait based on that. I realize the more expensive the give-away, the queue will happen regardless but I always appreciate event producers that have a thoughtful queue in place. And I realize that queuing may be the effect you're going for to draw attention to your booth but don't forget, ask yourself and your client what their ultimate goal is - is it to have a give-away that people will go seek them out to learn more about them and talk about them later or just to have a visible queue?
Live chain-stitching is a little different and fun! Totes, bandanas, patches, etc
Personalized tech accessories are always fun. Offering customization for tech gadgets like phone cases, laptop sleeves, or power banks. Attendees can choose designs, colors, or even add their names, while having something to walk away with. We have our own products and services customization division here at Bucom International if you are looking for some more ideas. Please let me know.
came across this thread in a hunt for event activations - @EventPlanner9757, do you remember the name of the vendor you used for beer mug engraving? I love the idea!
@EventPlanner184 I am not sure if you have connected with Meghan yet, but we would be able to help here at Bucom. If you are interested, we can schedule a call to learn more about the design, number of pieces, etc.
Hi @here I hope you are all doing well. We are planning our companies holiday party and wanted to reach out to see if you had any great activation recommendations. I have two but was told they are too “much” but now I can’t stop thinking about them. They are a lot for a Christmas party but I digress. Would love to hear reccos! Thank you!
Does anyone have any recommendations for an awesome dinner & activity experience in Chicago in the May timeframe? Looking to host a field event in Chi-town for a Director + audience of about 15-20 people. Appreciate any reccos 🙏
Hi all. I'm looking for a vendor to help create non-floral centerpieces for an event in NYC. The centerpieces will be made out of toys which are donated after the event. thanks!
Hi all! Looking for recs in the Chicago area for a leadership conference we are working on with a non-profit in Sept. Signage, rentals, photographer, florists, etc. TIA!!
Hi all, really excited to be a part of this community!
Looking for a DMC/event production company recommendation to help me with the following (*highly ambitious) project: Company kick off event (2-3 day offsite, local + intl travel from Chile) for 1200 people in Jan 2024. Our CFO wants to see 3 budget scenarios for an event in Vegas, SF and 1 other location (Florida or Arizona) by EOW. Recognizing it's not realistic to pull detailed quotes & availability by then, but would love to provide a ballpark p/person estimate at least. Thank you!
hi event profs! Helping a friend who's ISO a furniture rental AND signage company based in LA that can help with a beauty booth set up without breaking the bank. Any reco's are helpful! Thanks!
hi everyone! Curious - who are your top AV vendors you work with in CA, and do you typically hire them direct or through a prod. agency?
Does anyone know NYC DOB permitting well or have any recs for people/companies that you’ve used for permitting needs in NYC? This is for a TPA and _maybe_ (but this is what I need to determine) an Alt 2 or Alt 3 permit.
Hello, I have a client looking for a local event planner for a small event in Montreal. Any recommendations on planners?
Does anyone know of a vendor in NYC that can create a moss wall? Looking for it to be the backdrop for our stage.
hi SF peeps! What's the best security company (for onsite at events) you've worked with lately?
Hello! Looking for recommendations on host/MCs in LA - or a site that features them!
Hi everyone! Does anyone have a good AV vendor recommendation for art installation in Chicago?! Thank you!!
Looking for ideas! Any incredible speakers you've hired to keynote for an executive-level audience? Ideally NYC based but willing to cover travel if necessary.
Hi All! Gearing up to increase our networking virtual events again this winter and wondering if anyone has recs for companies you've worked with for tasting events. We've worked with LMH Experiences, In Good Taste and some one off distributors, but exploring new options. We've found most success with wine tastings or cocktail making events.
Happy Friday all! Looking for some tech forward event "wow factors" to include in a CES cocktail party this coming January. Found a robot bartender but working to think a bit more outside the box! Open to any and all suggestions! Thanks a bunch!
Any recos for NYC-based caricature artists? Not too edgy but something cooler than a boardwalk artist...
I’m looking for an experiential agency to help us bring our next brand campaign to life at two events to be held in late February and March 2023 in Palm Springs and Vegas. Any recs?
Good morning all! Looking for a fun photo backdrop for an event in NYC - maybe flower wall or other cool modern look/feel. Any favorite vendors for this? Thanks in advance
What virtual event platform do you all use? Has anyone ever used Goldcast? I am looking to host a half day virtual user conference in the spring. Whatever we pick must have multi track capabilities and a sponsor showcase area. We currently use Demio for webinars (very simple tool) and tried AirMeet (hated it).
Anyone planning a SKO and select great swag for their team? Budget is TBD but we have a pretty high bar for swag — Vuori joggers, Fellow mugs, Veja sneaks...
Happy Monday! Matte Projects is looking for floral designer in LA for a Grammy's Activation - Any recommendations for large format floral design and install (In the vein of a floral photo wall or floral tunnel & propping)
hi all! can anyone recommend any booth fabrication vendors?
Hi! Looking for experiential ideas for 1 day event in LA to host corporate client get together (they prefer food and drinks, demo 30-50's mostly male), looking for something innovative and different. DM me if any ideas come to mind!
any LA based vendors that do cool activations on site? ex: wine glass etching, leather printing, etc?