More than 2,000 event and meeting professionals attended BizBash Live: New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 25 to learn about the latest in marketing, design, rentals, catering, technology, and more. Here’s a look at some of the event planning concepts from the exhibit hall, including new products, services, entertainment, and teambuilding ideas.
Art of Everyone’s crowd-sourced, laser-guided painting experience allows any audience to create a masterpiece. As the artist conductor outlines an image on a large canvas using a laser pointer, participants stand on the other side of the canvas and apply paint, following the direction of the laser. Art of Everyone is fully customizable and is available for small intimate settings as well as large activations that can include multiple locations. The team of artists specializes in various forms of art, from portrait, abstract, landscape, still life, and more. Pricing is available upon request.
Brand Activation Services’ Dream Caraoke transforms an exotic car like a Ferrari into a fully functional video karaoke booth, superimposing a moving road in the background for a realistic look. Videos can be shared via text, email, and social media. The company also offers branded soundproof recording booths for events. Pricing is available upon request.
This massive 40-foot-tall installation from All About Balloons featured almost 6,000 confetti-filled, custom-branded, and lighted balloons. The company’s eight-foot-tall balloon robot named Rupert was also on the trade show floor.
Nonprofit organization Splashes of Hope transforms hospitals, healthcare centers, and social service facilities with customized, hand-painted murals that are designed to provide soothing visuals for patients, their families, and staff. The organization offers four package options for hosting an interactive mural painting event for corporate teambuilding, where participants create custom artwork for a local hospital with the help of professional artists.
Co-founded in 2015 by Rebecca Martin and David Levine, Terra Glamping recently debuted Terra Glamping Events, a luxury pop-up lodging and event service, available throughout the Eastern U.S., including New York City, the Hamptons, the Catskills, and beyond. The company will install safari-style, fully-furnished luxury tents for sleeping, lounging, and dining in both outdoor and indoor spaces. Terra Glamping Events can also provide food and beverage, entertainment, a fire pit, spa treatments, yoga kits, and more for a customizable experience. Pricing is available upon request.
Aromachology’s custom Perfume Bar allows guests to create their own unique scents at events such as bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and corporate events. Stylists set up the portable bar and walk guests through the process. The bottles, bar, bags, caps, ribbons, and more can be customized based upon the event. Pricing is based on the number of units and bottle size and is available upon request. Plus, the Toronto-based company offers pre-made custom fragrances; packages start at a 30-unit minimum.
Robocop meets photo booth with this unique event offering from Coco Events. The robot entertainer, inside a suit with a built-in screen and camera, can interact with guests throughout an event venue, allowing attendees to snap photos and share and email them. A separate print station is also available. Pricing is available upon request.
Promotional marketing company Axis Promotions offers this playful take on the portable charger. Its new “Power Bars” come wrapped inside custom packaging, much like popular edible energy bars. The portable chargers can also feature custom branding as well.
Powered by Chicago-based advertising agency Studio North, GameBuzz is set up like a traditional game show with a host, six hand-held buzzers, a display monitor, and six pre-loaded games. A company logo can be added to the interface, along with primary and secondary colors to match the brand. Plus, the game's questions and answers can be customized for the event. Pricing is available upon request.
Chocotelegram’s ChocoCorporate cards feature branded bites of Belgium chocolate, along with custom designs and messaging, and serve as a sweet option for thank you cards, promotional materials, party favors, product launches, and more. Pricing ranges from $2.69 to $7.69 per card, depending on volume, solid or printed chocolate, and card style.
