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Lounges at events create spaces for sponsors

November 13, 2014
IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

Guests could relax with a cocktail in the indoor garden at the IT Lounge. Karen Sealy designed the space and was inspired by Old Hollywood and The Great Gatsby.

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IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

A stylist demonstrated how to use the newest Goody hair products. For every celebrity who took a picture in their photo booth, Goody donated $20 to charity Camp Ooch.

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IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

A giant e-reader attracted guests to the Kobo booth, where the products were available to try.

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IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
IT Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

Ardell provided guests with eyelash extensions on site.

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Tastemakers at Toronto International Film Festival
Tastemakers at Toronto International Film Festival

Mattel had a bright booth at Rock-It Promotions' Tastemakers, filled with the brand's newest games.

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Tastemakers at Toronto International Film Festival
Tastemakers at Toronto International Film Festival

At Pandora's area, guests made their own charm bracelets.

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Tastemakers at Toronto International Film Festival
Tastemakers at Toronto International Film Festival

Artist Jessie Armand turned a bike into a work of art using Sharpies. By the end of the film festival, the completed bike would be on display.

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Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival
Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival

At the Bask-It Style media preview day, visitors got their hair styled courtesy of Blo.

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Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival
Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival

Celebrities received locally made Foxy Jewelry inside their gift bags.

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Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival
Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival

Local artist Donna Koster created an interlocking painting inspired by the cityscape. Talent received one of 25 pieces in their gift bags.

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Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival
Bask-It Style at Toronto International Film Festival

Books from DK Publishing were on display at the media preview. The stars received a Toronto guidebook in their Bask-It swag bag.

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Essentials Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
Essentials Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

At the Essentials Lounge, members of the media got makeup tips and touch-ups from Hard Candy.

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Essentials Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
Essentials Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

Media booked appointments for eyelash extensions from Winks Eyelash Boutique.

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Essentials Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival
Essentials Lounge at Toronto International Film Festival

Each media guest received a TIFF Survival Kit, complete with Elizabeth Grant skin-care products.

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Social Media Lodge at Toronto International Film Festival
Social Media Lodge at Toronto International Film Festival

At the RealTVfilms Social Media Lodge, guests mingled among the brands as a DJ played.

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Social Media Lodge at Toronto International Film Festival
Social Media Lodge at Toronto International Film Festival

Visiting celebrities were interviewed on site. The videos were edited and posted on YouTube shortly after.

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Social Media Lodge at Toronto International Film Festival
Social Media Lodge at Toronto International Film Festival

Guests were encouraged to use social media while visiting.

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