
The event allowed sponsors to purchase banquette areas that seated 10 guests and came with a personal server and custom food and drink selections.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography

Keeping sponsors happy is more than just displaying logos; partners expect organic brand integration at events.
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Scantily clad burlesque dancers performed on platforms throughout the ballroom space at the Ritz-Carlton.
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N.B.A. sponsor American Express gave fans a chance to experience its digital video Pivot activity at the N.B.A. All-Star Game in February 2015. Displayed on a 103-inch screen, the experience immersed fans in the movements of some of the league’s star players.
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Just four days prior to the event, Tutera redesigned the layout of the event space to fit an additional 10 tables. He used a mix of round and rectangular tables to accommodate the 100 guests.
Photo:Â Jack Hartzman