Throw a Grand Slam Summer Outing
Looking to ace your next summer outing? With the U.S. Open just a few months away, why not incorporate some tennis into your team event?
While we may not all possess the skills of Nadal or Federer, you don’t need to be a pro to partake in some tennis-inspired fun. From an immersive tennis simulator to LED ping pong, keep reading for the ultimate tennis event inspiration.
5 Colorful Ways to Celebrate #PrideMonth
First off, #HappyPride! Here in 2022, Pride is often seen as a colorful holiday celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. While this may be true at the surface, it is important to understand the dark past of the holiday’s origins.
Candy’s Grand Slam at VeeCon 2022
Nearly eight thousand NFT holders made their way to the Twin Cities last month for “VeeCon” — a four-day conference hosted at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Turning Puerto Rico Convention Center Upside Down
Interactive Entertainment Group turned the convention hall upside down while exhibiting at last week’s Connect Spring Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
4 Ways to Master Engaging Event Experiences
Feeling like your company events are lacking in excitement? If your team plans events on a regular basis, finding innovative ideas can often feel like a struggle. To make your events truly memorable, it’s important to recognize the power of the experience. In fact, 80% of event professionals say their jobs are more focused on experiences than ever before.
4 Sizzling Social Media Activations
If your event isn’t sharable, did it really even happen? This day in age, social media interactivity is a critical component of any successful event. From encouraging real-time attendee interactions to generating brand exposure beyond the venue, there are a seemingly endless number of benefits to incorporating social media into your event.
Dotdigital’s Interactive Booth Concept
For this year’s 2022 Retail Innovation Conference (IRS) in Chicago, marketing company Dotdigital wanted to engage attendees in a meaningful way.
5 Ways to Boost Workplace Mental Health
While the worst of Covid-19 may be behind us, there is another health crisis happening that deserves attention: poor mental health. While teams may not be isolated like they were during the pandemic’s peak, millions of individuals continue to struggle with their mental health daily. When an individual goes to the office, these struggles are often brought with them and go undetected.
EMS 2022: Event Marketers *Flipped* Over Our Booth
Ready to turn your events upside down? Event marketers from across the country were literally *flipping* over our VR 360 simulator at last week’s Experiential Marketing Summit at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. From space missions to rollercoasters and beyond, the simulator featured a variety of immersive experiences for attendees to choose from.
Billabong Made Waves at Spyder Surf Fest
Known for its rich surfing heritage, the city of Hermosa, CA hosted its annual Spyder Surf fest and Surfers Walk of Fame last weekend at Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza. From live performances to shopping and even gaming, the festival featured a variety of experiences made possible by some of the world’s most well-known surfer brands.
Gamification: The Future of Corporate Event Engagement
Looking to increase event engagement, but don’t know where to start? Gamification—a concept that’s expected to grow by 30.1% by 2024—may be the missing piece of your events strategy.
5 Grand Slam Event Ideas for Baseball Season
Baseball season is officially here, and we’re ready to hit it your next event out of the park. Whether you’re hoping to find your next sponsorship idea, reward staff or host a watch party, we’ve got all the inspiration you need for a grand slam event.
Home Run Derby
Get Down & Derby: 6 Kentucky Derby Entertainment Ideas
Mark your calendars: The 148th annual Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 7th, and we couldn’t be more ready. With “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” right around the bend, now is the time to begin planning the festivities. From classic roll-a-ball horse racing to giant horseshoes, we’ve rounded up five front running entertainment ideas to get guests down and derby.
May 4th: 6 Ways to Celebrate the Most Galactic Day of the Year
Calling all Star Wars Fanatics! With May the Fourth approaching at lighting speed, it’s finally time to begin planning for the most galactic day of the year. In honor of the unofficial holiday, we’ve rounded up six light-sabing ways to celebrate all things Star Wars.
6 Immersive VR Experiences
As we near a post-pandemic world, it’s important now more than ever to find new ways to engage guests in-person. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, trade show or brand activation, virtual reality (VR) can spark a new wave of excitement among your desired audience. While VR as a concept has been around for decades, the technology has become more immersive than ever before. When implemented properly, VR can be used to gage interest on a product, educate an audience on a topic, tell a story and so much more.
Arculus Gets Social at Bitcoin 2022
At this year’s Bitcoin 2022 conference, crypto storage company Arculus partnered up with Pinpoint to generate some major buzz both in-person and online. Featuring a fully branded exterior, our social media powered vending machine had attendees lining up for the chance to win up to $1000 in Bitcoin
HPE Celebrates Houston Headquarters Grand Opening
If there is anything the pandemic has shown us, it’s that hybrid and remote work are here to stay. So why has Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) just spent the past two years on its new Houston headquarters? Well, it’s not what you would think. Unlike a traditional office space, HPE’s new headquarters was designed with the next generation in mind.
Edmunds Goes the Extra Mile
Car shopping site Edmunds is known for going the extra mile and wanted its trade show booth to reflect that. From a fully skinned exterior to customized car score-markers, Edmunds transformed a classic four-player game into an interactive means for generating brand awareness.
Spring Fever: 5 Corporate Picnic Ideas
Mark your calendars! Daylight Savings is Sunday, March 13th. Take advantage of the extra hour of sunlight with a variety of bright ideas perfect for your next corporate outing.
Custom Corn Hole
Enjoy the fun of a classic game with a modern twist. From day to night, our LED Corn Hole can be played anytime and anywhere.
Notre Dame Slam Dunks Its Basketball Season
Notre Dame slam dunked its basketball season with Urban Hoops, a city-inspired basketball game gone high-tech. Featuring a branded exterior and leaderboard with its sponsor CreditUnion1, the custom game transformed spectators into active participants. Adding to the experience, Fighting Irish fans ranking high enough on the leaderboard were rewarded with branded tumblers, hats and even a signed basketball from the coach.
5 Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
Mark your calendars: Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 4th. And while employees should be celebrated year-round, the holiday is the perfect opportunity to show your team how much they matter. Not only is showing appreciation a nice thing to do, but it also provides more benefits than most companies realize. From increased motivation in the short-term to heightened loyalty in the long-term, a culture that recognizes its employees has a substantial impact on that company’s ability to thrive.
Driving Campus Engagement at NACALive 2022
We had way too much fun reliving our college days while exhibiting at last week’s NACALive convention in Kansas City, where students traveled across the country to spark inspiration for their campus events
Children’s Miracle Network’s Giant Human Claw Machine
Ready to dive back into live events? Let’s take it back to 2019, when we partnered up with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital’s Extra Life campaign at the Electronic Entertainment (E3) Expo. The campaign’s mission is to unite thousands of gamers around the world to support of their local CMN. With thousands of gamers in attendance, CMN knew they had to do something spectacular in
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Corporate Holiday Entertainment Agency
With Thanksgiving upon us, your corporate holiday party should be top of mind. And if you have not begun planning, consider this blog post a sign to get started! From selecting the perfect venue to creating the ultimate winter ambiance, there are a plethora of items to consider while planning your end-of-year event.
