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Event Ideas: Branding

May 27, 2015
Starwood Tribute Portfolio Launch
Starwood Tribute Portfolio Launch

A smart-looking three-dimensional version of the hashtag served a decor piece as well as a call to action for guests.

Photo: Beth Kormanik/BizBash
'The Zoe Report' and Dolce Vita Pool Party at Coachella
'The Zoe Report' and Dolce Vita Pool Party at Coachella

At Coachella, where succulents and floral walls ruled, The Zoe Report provided an elegant green photo backdrop at the entrance to the dFm House, with only a subtle logo in a corner.

Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
PopSugar and ShopStyle's Cabana Club at Coachella
PopSugar and ShopStyle's Cabana Club at Coachella

At the Avalon Palm Springs hotel property, PopSugar and ShopStyle placed chic white logos across the existing hedging, which was visible from the street.

Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for PopSugar
Target and Honest Company Partnership Anniversary Event
Target and Honest Company Partnership Anniversary Event

The Honest Company and Target hosted an event in celebration of their partnership anniversary in April. Caravents produced and designed the gathering at the Lombardi House in Hollywood, a residential event space where logos dangled gracefully from a large tree.

Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Cocktails
Cocktails

For the Toronto launch party for Cadillac's 2014 ELC electric car, guests could sip a futuristic drink: a cocktail with the car's logo stenciled atop in silver edible dust.

Photo: Kevin Gonsalves
Surfboards
Surfboards

At Victoria’s Secret Pink spring break event in Destin, Florida, in March 2014, the retailer placed its event logo on custom surfboards that guests could sign.

Photo: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret
Pool Inflatables
Pool Inflatables

Having a pool party? Make sure inflatable pool toys reinforce the brand message. At the iHeartRadio Pool Party in June, sponsor Visit Florida had its logo on an inner tube and other inflatables used at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau hotel.

Photo: Courtesy of iHeartRadio
Fruit
Fruit

Hard-surfaced fruit makes for a healthy snack—and an unexpected place for a brand logo. Fun to Eat Fruit creates the logos using safe-to-eat, custom images without bruising or puncturing the skin.

Photo: Rick Bouthiette Photography
Photo Booth Props
Photo Booth Props

Facebook and BuzzFeed hosted the Bow Ties & Burgers event during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington in May. Photo booth props included oversize bow ties in Faceook's signature blue hue with the logo as the knot. Pen & Public produced the event.

Photo: William B. Plowman/Invision for BuzzFeed/AP Images
Giant Blocks
Giant Blocks

At the event Fun and Fit as a Family at the 2014 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, kids could stack oversize blocks that had images such as sponsor Goya's logo, a fork, and a cartoon mascot for the brand.

Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow for BizBash
Ping-Pong Balls
Ping-Pong Balls

The nighttime party Best of the Munchies: People's Choice Food Awards at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival had a carnival theme with a ring toss, tic-tac-toe, and other games. Planners put the event logo on ping-pong balls.

Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Food Network SoBe Wine & Food Festival
In 2009, Yelp lured New Yorkers to an urban beach bash with promises of cocktails, barbecue, and activities. Held at the now-closed Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City, the event also offered handheld fans and misting stations to keep attendees cool.
In 2009, Yelp lured New Yorkers to an urban beach bash with promises of cocktails, barbecue, and activities. Held at the now-closed Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City, the event also offered handheld fans and misting stations to keep attendees cool.
Photo: Entwined Studios
Fox's Television Critics Association party at Los Angeles's Gladstone's in 2011 took full advantage of the beachy Malibu location. The press wall—a powder-coated steel frame and cable with a grid of floating Fox logos—allowed the beach and ocean behind it to become a part of the photo backdrop.
Fox's Television Critics Association party at Los Angeles's Gladstone's in 2011 took full advantage of the beachy Malibu location. The press wall—a powder-coated steel frame and cable with a grid of floating Fox logos—allowed the beach and ocean behind it to become a part of the photo backdrop.
Photo: Mark Davis
The CW took over a Malibu lot on 300 feet of Pacific Ocean frontage for a 2008 premiere party for 90210, where an illuminated sign of the show's name provided a focal point and directed attention to the ocean views.
The CW took over a Malibu lot on 300 feet of Pacific Ocean frontage for a 2008 premiere party for 90210, where an illuminated sign of the show's name provided a focal point and directed attention to the ocean views.
Photo: Joel H. Mark
At the opening party for Delta Air Lines Global Sales Conference in 2011, American Express provided white flip-flops marked with its blue logo. As the 850 guests made their way through the party set up around the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s pool and beach, the sandals left imprints of the brand's name in the sand.
At the opening party for Delta Air Lines Global Sales Conference in 2011, American Express provided white flip-flops marked with its blue logo. As the 850 guests made their way through the party set up around the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s pool and beach, the sandals left imprints of the brand's name in the sand.
Photo: Kayla Hernandez for BizBash
Provide the Essential Tools
Provide the Essential Tools

At the BMF Music Lounge during Coachella, sponsor Tide gave guests all the elements needed to take a selfie and easily share it. In a poolside suite at Palm Springs's Ingleside Inn, the brand decked out a mirror with floral appliques as well as the appropriate hashtag #TidePlus.

Photo: Lisa Rose
Guests could get branded airbrushed tattoos, choosing from three images: a cheeseburger, a bottle of beer, or the Thrillist logo.
Guests could get branded airbrushed tattoos, choosing from three images: a cheeseburger, a bottle of beer, or the Thrillist logo.
Photo: Dobrin Marchev
Stoli hosted a summer dance party at Brazen Fox and gave away branded bottles of sunsuncreen—useful swag on the hot summer day.
Stoli hosted a summer dance party at Brazen Fox and gave away branded bottles of sunsuncreen—useful swag on the hot summer day.
Photo: Christos Katsiaouni
At Amsterdam Billiard Club, pool balls featured the event logo as well as branding for the Showtime drama Ray Donovan.
At Amsterdam Billiard Club, pool balls featured the event logo as well as branding for the Showtime drama Ray Donovan.
Photo: Thrillist
Cigars and cigar cutters also displayed the logos for Ray Donovan and the event. Other branded items promoting the boxing drama included pint glasses and autograph cards for former heavyweight champ Riddick Bowe to sign.
Cigars and cigar cutters also displayed the logos for Ray Donovan and the event. Other branded items promoting the boxing drama included pint glasses and autograph cards for former heavyweight champ Riddick Bowe to sign.
Photo: Christos Katsiaouni
A street team of models in branded pedicabs delivered pizza to guests attending Best Day of Your Life events throughout the East Village.
A street team of models in branded pedicabs delivered pizza to guests attending Best Day of Your Life events throughout the East Village.
Photo: Thrillist
Stoli also handed out branded sunglasses and sweatbands. Stoli served spiked popsicles that revealed the event logo on the wooden stick after guests finished them.
Stoli also handed out branded sunglasses and sweatbands. Stoli served spiked popsicles that revealed the event logo on the wooden stick after guests finished them.
Photo: Christos Katsiaouni
Even the phone charging station featured the event's brand imagery.
Even the phone charging station featured the event's brand imagery.
Photo: Christos Katsiaouni
Guests checked in at the concert venue Webster Hall, which featured the event name, hashtag, and host's name on its marquee.
Guests checked in at the concert venue Webster Hall, which featured the event name, hashtag, and host's name on its marquee.
Photo: Thrillist
Guests wore branded hats, credentials, and other items that advertised the event.
Guests wore branded hats, credentials, and other items that advertised the event.
Photo: Thrillist
Mirror decals of the Best Day of Your Life event hashtag as well as Thrillist's logo decorated one venue.
Mirror decals of the Best Day of Your Life event hashtag as well as Thrillist's logo decorated one venue.
Photo: Christos Katsiaouni
Guests wore Thrillist T-shirts at the 'Sweet & Intense' lounge at Bar13 hosted by hard cider brand Johnny Appleseed, which served chili pepper candy apples.
Guests wore Thrillist T-shirts at the "Sweet & Intense" lounge at Bar13 hosted by hard cider brand Johnny Appleseed, which served chili pepper candy apples.
Photo: Christos Katsiaouni
Entry wristbands featured the event hashtag and logos for sponsors such as Johnny Appleseed.
Entry wristbands featured the event hashtag and logos for sponsors such as Johnny Appleseed.
Photo: Thrillist
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The press wall got a 3-D look from logo cubes placed at multiple depths.
The press wall got a 3-D look from logo cubes placed at multiple depths.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
Rather than a simple step-and-repeat, Cartoon Network created a three-dimensional sign at the Roseland Ballroom, beside which upfront attendees posed.
Rather than a simple step-and-repeat, Cartoon Network created a three-dimensional sign at the Roseland Ballroom, beside which upfront attendees posed.
Photo: Courtesy of MB Productions
Absolut launched a 2011 limited edition bottle on December 1 at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox. The step-and-repeat employed shelves holding dozens of the new bottles.
Absolut launched a 2011 limited edition bottle on December 1 at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox. The step-and-repeat employed shelves holding dozens of the new bottles.
Photo: Sonia Recchia/Pimentel Photo
Los Angeles-based Gold Ink Tattoo, whose clients include Jamba Juice, Taco Bell, Nike, Zico, and Bebe, creates custom metallic temporary tattoos in either gold or silver foil. Pricing depends on quantity and color, with a minimum order of 500 sheets.
Los Angeles-based Gold Ink Tattoo, whose clients include Jamba Juice, Taco Bell, Nike, Zico, and Bebe, creates custom metallic temporary tattoos in either gold or silver foil. Pricing depends on quantity and color, with a minimum order of 500 sheets.
Photo: Courtesy of Gold Ink Tattoo
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