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Event Ideas

August 16, 2016
Event hosts are often eager to draw a guest list including target influencers, ranging from celebrities to people with large and engaged social media followings.
Event hosts are often eager to draw a guest list including target influencers, ranging from celebrities to people with large and engaged social media followings.
Photo: Daniel Swartz for Bethesda Row
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the Southern California desert of Indio has a massive footprint, so guests need clear instructions back to their cars and bikes in remote lots. Guests at this year's event in April found their way back by following long pathways that they could easily identify and remember by color.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the Southern California desert of Indio has a massive footprint, so guests need clear instructions back to their cars and bikes in remote lots. Guests at this year's event in April found their way back by following long pathways that they could easily identify and remember by color.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
At Target’s 2015 launch event in New York for its Lilly Pulitzer collaboration, guests entering the event space found directional signage promoting the #LillyforTarget hashtag—as well as providing directions to offerings such as a juice stand.
At Target’s 2015 launch event in New York for its Lilly Pulitzer collaboration, guests entering the event space found directional signage promoting the #LillyforTarget hashtag—as well as providing directions to offerings such as a juice stand.
Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
The Bata Shoe Museum celebrated its 20th anniversary in Toronto last year. To encourage guests to explore various spaces within the museum, organizers used a maze theme: At the entrance, guests were given “clue cards” that encouraged them to find the answers to puzzles by entering different galleries. Maze-like markings in hot pink on the floor served as directional signage that led guests into various parts of the venue.
The Bata Shoe Museum celebrated its 20th anniversary in Toronto last year. To encourage guests to explore various spaces within the museum, organizers used a maze theme: At the entrance, guests were given “clue cards” that encouraged them to find the answers to puzzles by entering different galleries. Maze-like markings in hot pink on the floor served as directional signage that led guests into various parts of the venue.
Photo: Ryan Emberley
More than 320,000 people packed the streets of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, last year for One Spark, the world’s largest crowdfunding festival. Organizers overhauled the festival signage to emphasize interaction—with big results: At the end of the six-day event, attendees contributed more than $93,000 to creator projects, a 75 percent increase over the previous year.
More than 320,000 people packed the streets of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, last year for One Spark, the world’s largest crowdfunding festival. Organizers overhauled the festival signage to emphasize interaction—with big results: At the end of the six-day event, attendees contributed more than $93,000 to creator projects, a 75 percent increase over the previous year.
Photo: Dennis Ho
The Golden Globe awards are known to bring a crush of parties all under the roof of the Beverly Hilton on one night. Directional signage on flatscreen monitors in the lobby during the 2014 events directed guests to the various parties, minimizing confusion and delays as well as the necessity for staff intervention.
The Golden Globe awards are known to bring a crush of parties all under the roof of the Beverly Hilton on one night. Directional signage on flatscreen monitors in the lobby during the 2014 events directed guests to the various parties, minimizing confusion and delays as well as the necessity for staff intervention.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
At the inaugural Life Is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas in 2013—and at every incarnation since—the goal has been to facilitate a sense of inclusivity and positivity among festivalgoers. To that end, staffers held signs to show they were available to answer any questions, including directing guests to their destinations within the event that spanned 15 city blocks.
At the inaugural Life Is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas in 2013—and at every incarnation since—the goal has been to facilitate a sense of inclusivity and positivity among festivalgoers. To that end, staffers held signs to show they were available to answer any questions, including directing guests to their destinations within the event that spanned 15 city blocks.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
At the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles in 2014, even directional signage leading guests to seating got an arty, rustic look in keeping with the rest of the event's chic decor.
At the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles in 2014, even directional signage leading guests to seating got an arty, rustic look in keeping with the rest of the event's chic decor.
Photo: Claire Barrett Photography
Ford Motor Company’s display at the 2011 Model Central Florida International Auto Show in 2010 featured directional signage resembling road signs bearing the names of actual highways around Orlando.
Ford Motor Company’s display at the 2011 Model Central Florida International Auto Show in 2010 featured directional signage resembling road signs bearing the names of actual highways around Orlando.
Photo: BizBash
Keep Memory Alive’s 16th annual “Power of Love Gala” took to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in 2012, celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday and raising money for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center. Models dressed like ring girls held signage that directed guests to various areas of the expansive silent auction.
Keep Memory Alive’s 16th annual “Power of Love Gala” took to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in 2012, celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday and raising money for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center. Models dressed like ring girls held signage that directed guests to various areas of the expansive silent auction.
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive
The Taste the Orange event celebrated 75 years of the Orange Bowl and the Bowl Championship Series national championship coming to Miami in 2009. There, directional signs bearing regional names helped guest navigate the event space, which measured in at a whopping 30,000 square feet.
The Taste the Orange event celebrated 75 years of the Orange Bowl and the Bowl Championship Series national championship coming to Miami in 2009. There, directional signs bearing regional names helped guest navigate the event space, which measured in at a whopping 30,000 square feet.
Photo: PGM Studios/Pedro Galvez
Arak-Kanofsky said that the recommended attire was 'water shoes, waders, or wellies. But many guests went barefoot in the creek.”
Arak-Kanofsky said that the recommended attire was "water shoes, waders, or wellies. But many guests went barefoot in the creek.”
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Allium Floral Design created a floral installation with local flowers, which trailed into the creek. The company also created a tablescape with florals, moss, and other natural elements.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Allium Floral Design created a floral installation with local flowers, which trailed into the creek. The company also created a tablescape with florals, moss, and other natural elements.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Gifts for the Good Life created mulberry paper scrolls featuring Native American symbols that served as the invitations; they were rolled and tied with a label, which was personalized for each guest. The scrolls were then nestled in mounds of live moss inside boxes.
Gifts for the Good Life created mulberry paper scrolls featuring Native American symbols that served as the invitations; they were rolled and tied with a label, which was personalized for each guest. The scrolls were then nestled in mounds of live moss inside boxes.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Fox and Finch Vintage Furniture Rentals, based in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, provided vintage farmhouse tables and chairs, which were placed directly in the creek.
Fox and Finch Vintage Furniture Rentals, based in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, provided vintage farmhouse tables and chairs, which were placed directly in the creek.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Illustrated menu napkins by Gifts for the Good Life were folded at each place setting and secured with custom-painted wooden clothespins.
Illustrated menu napkins by Gifts for the Good Life were folded at each place setting and secured with custom-painted wooden clothespins.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Guests posed in the creek for a series of portraits, which served as party favors.
Guests posed in the creek for a series of portraits, which served as party favors.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Charcuterie tables featuring the group’s signature ampersand were available for snacking.
Charcuterie tables featuring the group’s signature ampersand were available for snacking.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
A boat held Turkish towels, pashminas, natural bug repellent, and buckets of drinks.
A boat held Turkish towels, pashminas, natural bug repellent, and buckets of drinks.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Branded details, including linen towels and decals, were created by Gifts for the Good Life.
Branded details, including linen towels and decals, were created by Gifts for the Good Life.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
At Diffa Dining by Design in Chicago in 2014, inner tubes suspended from the ceiling were one of many playful touches at the tropical cabana created by Kehoe Designs.
At Diffa Dining by Design in Chicago in 2014, inner tubes suspended from the ceiling were one of many playful touches at the tropical cabana created by Kehoe Designs.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Nike "Sneakeasy"
Nike 'Sneakeasy'

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Air Max shoe design, Nike hosted four "Sneakeasy" consumer activations at event spaces in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto from March 20 to 26. The Chicago Sneakeasy took place March 25 at a former distillery factory. Decor included a ceiling installation that featured shoes in transparent boxes.

Photo: Courtesy of Nike
Roth Conference
Roth Conference

Roth Capital Partners' annual conference featured three parties at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Dana Point, California, from March 12 to 14. A three-dimensional media wall with chrome hubcaps installed around a logo created a graphic photo op at the first night's Fast & Furious theme party. Elite Productions International produced the parties.

Photo: Mike Bugaoan
Roth Conference
Roth Conference

On the last night, food vendor Company 77 made and served pizzas to order in its unique, signature way: in and on a retooled fire truck.

Photo: Sage Justice
Marriott Hotels' Bourbon Battle
Marriott Hotels' Bourbon Battle

Washington Marriott Georgetown celebrated its redesign with the city's inaugural Marriott Hotels' Bourbon Battle on March 29. Part of the hotel brand's Bourbon Program, the event included branded bourbon barrels as a photo op.

Photo: Daniel Swarz
Marriott Hotels' Bourbon Battle
Marriott Hotels' Bourbon Battle

Branded cocktail kits were on display for guests to take home.

Photo: Daniel Swarz
Old Navy Greenhouse Charm Spring Event
Old Navy Greenhouse Charm Spring Event

Old Navy promoted its new "Hi, Fashion" with an event on March 28 at West Edge in New York that had a feminine skate-park setting. Produced by MKG, the event featured floral-decorated skate ramps, helmets, and backpacks.

Photo: Roger Kisby
Old Navy Greenhouse Charm Spring Event
Old Navy Greenhouse Charm Spring Event

At the D.I.Y. skateboard station guests could choose to design their own tray or coat rack using a selection of funky printed skateboard decks.

Photo: Roger Kisby
Old Navy Greenhouse Charm Spring Event
Old Navy Greenhouse Charm Spring Event

Guests could make their own custom blends of tea while nibbling on breakfast treats like artisanal pop tarts and mini sandwiches.

Photo: Roger Kisby
TruTV's 'Upscale With Prentice Penny' Premiere
TruTV's 'Upscale With Prentice Penny' Premiere

TruTV celebrated the premiere of its new series on March 21 at London West Hollywood. The event, which was produced by Industria Creative, featured upscale lifestyle-inspired decor including a bold yellow press wall that showcased framed logos and objects such as a fedora, a bow tie, sunglasses, and a globe.

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TruTV
Yelp Managers Summit
Yelp Managers Summit

Yelp hosted its annual summit for 400 nationally based managers late last month at Headquarters Beercade River North in Chicago. Designed by Kehoe Designs, the event featured a ceiling Slinky installation that combined glittering disco balls with the glow-in-the-dark toys.

Photo: Tina Smothers
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