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August 4, 2013
Chantelle Fraser, founder, Flawless Entertainment and Promotions
Chantelle Fraser, founder, Flawless Entertainment and Promotions
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Todd Hawkins, founder, The Todd Group; regional event producer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Todd Hawkins, founder, The Todd Group; regional event producer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Photo: Debra Simmons
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For the Toronto International Film Festival’s opening-night party in September, producer Barbara Hershenhorn of Party Barbara Company surrounded the DJ booth in the main room with 18 TV screens looping a futuristic video.
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Stationery e-tailer Minted is now selling indie artist-designed party decor supplies, including customizable bunting banners, plates, napkins, confetti, stickers, and paper centerpieces. Currently, there are 119 unique themes available for holiday parties, birthdays, baby showers, and a variety of other occasions, with new options launching regularly. Complete packages start from $65.
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Booze is a surefire hit as a take-home gift. Pinhole Press can create custom-branded bottle labels ($10 for nine; bulk pricing available) for wine or any other type of beverage.
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Sponsorships can make or break an event's budget, but satisfying sponsors without losing authenticity can be a delicate balancing act.
At Create & Cultivate's Los Angeles conference in 2020, all sponsors were offered design recommendations, including floral and greenery options, as well as mood board inspiration. This allowed their activations to match the event's Instagram-friendly aesthetic and theme while still ensuring their messaging was front and center. Main stage sponsor Mastercard, for example, subtly integrated its signature logo in the floral display. This allowed it to appear in every photo captured—without taking away from the stage's gorgeous floral designs. See more: Why Did All the Activations at the Create & Cultivate Conference Look Alike?
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