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  1. Production & Strategy
  2. Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

Branding

June 9, 2016
Lacoste Desert Pool Party
Lacoste Desert Pool Party

Lacoste also put its stamp on coconuts, which were freshly opened on the spot and served with straws.

Photo: Chris Weeks/Getty Images for Lacoste
Fast Society chose Austin's Big Red Sun Nursery, a venue that doesn't typically see a lot of festival events, for its alfresco launch party.
Fast Society chose Austin's Big Red Sun Nursery, a venue that doesn't typically see a lot of festival events, for its alfresco launch party.
Photo: Danielle Dawley
The Greenpoint Terminal space provided access to an alleyway, which featured several branded scenarios for guests to discover.
The Greenpoint Terminal space provided access to an alleyway, which featured several branded scenarios for guests to discover.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Custom-made neon signs were hung throughout the event.
Custom-made neon signs were hung throughout the event.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The event hashtag #lipstickismyvice was inspired by the after-dark theme.
The event hashtag #lipstickismyvice was inspired by the after-dark theme.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Lipstick names were incorporated throughout the event in unexpected ways like this license plate wall decor.
Lipstick names were incorporated throughout the event in unexpected ways like this license plate wall decor.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Urban Decay imagery was transformed into large-scale wheat pastings, which were stuck to the brick walls of the outdoor space.
Urban Decay imagery was transformed into large-scale wheat pastings, which were stuck to the brick walls of the outdoor space.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
An adult bookstore with fluorescent-lined bookshelves was the inspiration for a bar area.
An adult bookstore with fluorescent-lined bookshelves was the inspiration for a bar area.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay
Guests could 'check in' to the 'No-Tell Motel' by choosing a lipstick name; the room's lighting would change color based on the selection.
Guests could "check in" to the "No-Tell Motel" by choosing a lipstick name; the room's lighting would change color based on the selection.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The motel featured a boudoir scene with kitschy furnishings and props.
The motel featured a boudoir scene with kitschy furnishings and props.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay
In the 'No-Tell Motel,' guests tested out the new lipsticks in a makeshift dressing room.
In the "No-Tell Motel," guests tested out the new lipsticks in a makeshift dressing room.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Guests could try on masks and snap pics in the hotel room setting. 'We wanted every single area of the event to be a photo-ready moment,' said Long.
Guests could try on masks and snap pics in the hotel room setting. "We wanted every single area of the event to be a photo-ready moment," said Long.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Cloud Catering provided street cart-style grub for the crowd, including hot dogs, noodle dishes, and more.
Cloud Catering provided street cart-style grub for the crowd, including hot dogs, noodle dishes, and more.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
A newspaper rack held Urban Decay's branded riff on the Village Voice, with stories promoting the new makeup collection and star, actress Ruby Rose.
A newspaper rack held Urban Decay's branded riff on the Village Voice, with stories promoting the new makeup collection and star, actress Ruby Rose.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The lipstick collection served as decor and was on display in clear, round coffee tables.
The lipstick collection served as decor and was on display in clear, round coffee tables.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The Music Lounge by BMF & iHeartMedia
The Music Lounge by BMF & iHeartMedia

7Up branded a private pool with a 3-D logo that floated on the water's surface.

Photo: Dylan Vigliotti
Pandora Summer Crush
Pandora Summer Crush

Once through the gates, guests found a giant version of Pandora's app icon, more than 12 feet high in 3-D, and covered in reflective disks to match the custom stage backdrop. Guests lined up throughout the day to climb into it and take photos.

Photo: Vero Image
Universal Music Group Grammy After-Party
Universal Music Group Grammy After-Party

Presented by American Airlines and Citi at the Ace Hotel following the Grammys, Universal Music Group’s event included a chic candlelit bar bearing the sponsors' names.

Photo: Ari Perilstein/WireImage
'Make Waves' was spelled out in the pool during the welcome party; it was embraced as the unofficial theme of the event.
"Make Waves" was spelled out in the pool during the welcome party; it was embraced as the unofficial theme of the event.
Photo: Jeremie Barlow
PatrĂłn the Summer Campaign
Patrón the Summer Campaign

At each event, Patrón is serving snacks made by local vendors and infused with the brand's products. At the Taste of Music City in Nashville, Maski Pops created cake pops flavored to mirror the drinks that were being served. 

Photo: Courtesy of PatrĂłn Tequila
Branded swag, included poop bags with humorous labels, was up for grabs.
Branded swag, included poop bags with humorous labels, was up for grabs.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay
Limelight's "Bites of the Southern Wild" Menu
Limelight's 'Bites of the Southern Wild' Menu
This week, We asked industry pros to dream up Academy Awards party menus inspired by each of the movies. Rita Gutekanst of Chicago's Limelight Catering designed a "Bites of the Southern Wild" menu that included Frito pie served in repurposed chip bags.
Photo: Steven E. Gross
"Glamour" and Facebook's Women Initiative Launch Party
'Glamour' and Facebook's Women Initiative Launch Party

Glamour magazine and Facebook are planning a series of live events to reach young women this election season. The initiative was announced at a launch party that took place in March at the P.O.V. Lounge at W Washington, D.C., hotel. Donkeys, elephants, and the Glamour and Facebook logos were emblazoned on the lemons and limes used to garnish drinks.

Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for Glamour
Designers incorporated the theme of “intrigue” into all aspects of the event decor and entertainment, including the bars.
Designers incorporated the theme of “intrigue” into all aspects of the event decor and entertainment, including the bars.
Photo: Antonio Diaz
Projected tessellations—geometric patterns found in nature—were displayed at the museum's entrance and exit.
Projected tessellations—geometric patterns found in nature—were displayed at the museum's entrance and exit.
Photo: Antonio Diaz
American Express Experience at Panorama
American Express Experience at Panorama

The bar showcased a massive, branded succulent wall. 

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for American Express
Tall banners, illuminated from the floor, lined the entrance to the 'Agents of the Future' event.
Tall banners, illuminated from the floor, lined the entrance to the "Agents of the Future" event.
Photo: Chelsea Lauren
Designers from Red Tettemer O'Connell & Partners used clean lines, minimal decor, and lighting to give the event a futuristic but classy ambiance.
Designers from Red Tettemer O'Connell & Partners used clean lines, minimal decor, and lighting to give the event a futuristic but classy ambiance.
Photo: Chelsea Lauren
Hard Rock
Hard Rock

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood expanded its sponsorship this year. As part of the festival’s expansion into northern neighbor Broward County, it hosted the New Style Remix Dinner at its Kuro restaurant and had a lounge at the Grand Tasting.

Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for SOBEWFF
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