Question for the group! Right now at my job, all of our swag/collateral/materials is being kept in the basement of our office building and manually shipped out to trade shows and events by someone in-office. Does anyone have a storage/warehousing/shipping/fulfillment service that they love? Basically I'm looking for a company that will warehouse all of our stuff + provide a portal where we can log in and select items to ship out.
At my old company we used this vendor, but I didn't love working with them. Just having a hard time finding something comparable!
Yes! Brilliant Made was our VOR at Samsara as an enterprise company and I use them now as an agency, for our needs and our clients. They are great!! Feel free to reach out to [email hidden] for more details and mention I passed you their way. Their website is super informative as well.
I second Brilliant!
I've used a handful of others and was the driver for the RFP process at Samsara, here is a copy of the evaluation I had put together if it's helpful at all!
thank you!!!
Kenna Group is also amazing! They've created many online swag portals and programs for companies like Match Group, Google, Sephora, etc. They also have Bad Design an unlimited design subscription for any creative work needed. Highly recommend. You can email [email hidden] - he's the best!
Reachdesk is used by my current client. So far it’s alright. They have warehouses in every region + portals + you can order/send merch/SWAG through them. One con I ran to so far is that the warehouse lost one of the packages (tablecloths) from the previous event. But they offered to cover production and shipping of the new ones which is very nice and helpful!
I’m looking for custom wrapping paper, but just a solid color. I’ve found lots of websites that allow me to upload an image for a custom print but none that let me choose a solid PMS color for a couple rolls. Any advice?
Also, related, I’m looking for nice customized satin ribbons (using my company logo). I know I can get this on a site like Zazzle but if anyone here has had a good personal experience I’d love recommendations.
Hi all - looking for a high end swag vendor for 2 different VIP groups, 30 people total. Client also has a very tight turnaround time. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Hi Everyone! I just joined this slack today and it has already been so helpful. A couple of questions for upcoming events I have:
Anyone know somewhere fun for 20-30 people in Little Rock, Arkansas? Looking for somewhere that serves food along with some type of activity.
We make welcome bags for our annual Partnership event every year with a budget of around $200 per bag. This year the event is in Palm Springs and we are looking for new things to put in the bags other than drinking cups, speakers, and the things that are overused. We need them to be gender neutral and no sizing involved, as they aren't customized per person. We also like to add a tech item. Last year we did branded Ember mugs. Let me know if you have any new ideas your companies have been using. Thanks!!
Hi everyone, Im currently looking for a new swag provider that handles all inventory storage and shipping. My team typically support 250~ events a year so need a vendor that can handle of lot of shipping logistics. I’ve looked at Creative Promo and Canary, Any others that people have worked with and would recommend?
Hi all, I am looking high-end/premium experience suggestions in SF for 15 people. Half/half male/female and open to day activities or dinner. Thank you in advance for your time.
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 everyone, does anyone have any recommendations on a reliable printer in the Philadelphia/east coast area looking for a pop-up banner and someone to print one -pagers
Hi everyone !! I’m hoping to find an exclusive and difficult to get into restaurant to host 15-20 clients in NYC. We’ve already done The Polo Bar. Any other recommendations? If you also have a similar style rec for Dallas, Ill take that too :). Thanks!
Hi! Looking for recommendations for a network (Internet) consulting firm that can work within a sound stage to provide network assessment/review, WiFi networking, design/implementation/maintenance/monitoring, etc. for a live broadcast event. Preference for LA-based.
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!
Has anyone used a live scribe in New York? I'm looking for something like Scriberia but based in New York / the states more broadly.
I’m working on putting together a template for the team to show to leadership with where we want to show up, investment level, type of event, past KPIs, and any other relevant information.. does anyone have recs on how to do this outside of excel? There’s nothing wrong with tried and true haha just want to see if I’m missing an opportunity to use something better if it’s out there :)
Any favorite suggestions for a great rooftop + great food for a work happy hour for #50 people?
Looking for a loft or residential style space (not a hotel) for a 15-person VIP dinner in NYC. Ideally SoHo/downtown. Must have a useable kitchen for private chef
<!here>, we're kicking off this channel to be a dedicated space to support one another as event tech continues to rapidly evolve. This post on LinkedIn inspired me to ask - are you willing to share your event tech stack with the group here? It might help inspire other members to look into new solutions, or ask for your more specific advice or opinion on tech you currently use. As a reminder, we also have the #ai-for-events channel for those interested.
We are planning some private dining events in NYC and I'm curious if there are any hidden gems of event spaces or private dining rooms (Manhattan) that folks would recommend. Dinners will be about 25 people. We did the last one at Little Owl Townhouse and loved it!!
Hey All! Im running point on a 200 person conference this fall, but having trouble finding an event registration platform that meets the following needs:
1. Paid registration options
2. Ability to have approval process to vet registrants before they pay
3. aesthetically pleasing and easy to use for registrants
I set up a glue up account but have not been having the best experience, and im trying out RSVPify, but if 1)anyone has any recommendations or 2) has tried any of these platforms please let me know 🙂
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!
what is everyone's go-to webinar platform? we are currently using demio but they don't integrate with linkedin live or twitter live. we don't need a super advance platform like hopin because we don't host virtual conferences, just monthly webinars.
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.
Hi! does anyone know of an event space in NY for around 250-300 people to have a speaking session (theater style) and then a space lo have lunch?
Hello, I am looking for a unique venue in SF area for back to back events Sept 27 & 28, private intimate tequila dinner pairing with a michelin star chef for 30 people each evening. Looking for a place with a view and not a bar or restaurant.
Hi Everyone, I am planning four 100-150 person events and wanting to find a vendor that can do onsite badge printing and attendee check-in. I just got a quote from cvent that seems really high ($12K per city). Does anyone have any recommendations for other companies that help with event check-in/registration with badge printing?
Does anyone know of a vendor in NYC that can create a moss wall? Looking for it to be the backdrop for our stage.