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Big Events from our 50 Top Event Companies 2018: Part 3
Special Events Staff Sep 27, 2018

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FIRST's Oath Digital Content Newfront
Photo by Alive Coverage for Oath

FIRST creates a party atmosphere for a big event for advertisers, agencies and partners in a "newfront" upfront.

FIRST Oath 'Newfront'
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Oath's digital content event was hosted by Jamie Foxx at Pier 26 thanks to the FIRST team.

Jamie Foxx celebrates
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Jamie Foxx celebrates at the "newfront" created by FIRST for Oath's digital content event.

FIRST Univision Communications Upfront
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Held at Spring Studios, this two-day experiential event offered advertisers an expanded, immersive, experience, with the theme “Culture Unbound” in an effort to better reflect its youthful audience. 

FIRST Univision Communications Upfront
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A stylish selfie station.

FIRST goes 'IRL'
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The FIRST team is "taking a digital experience live," they say. "We are seeing that the brands we work with are wanting to re-establish themselves in a live way with thought leadership. Specifically, several clients want to take their thought leaders from podcasts, social media, blogs and other digital formats to 'IRL' for a unifying experience."

Dinner Time Stories
Photo courtesy Go West Creative

Go West Creative has debuted the 3-D experience "Dinner Time Stories" in North America.

GPJ's 'Dreamforce'
Photo by Scott Chernis

On the roster this year, GPJ's work for "Dreamforce"--the flagship marketing event for Salesforce--transforms downtown San Francisco and draws upward of 170,000 attendees annually. 

GPJ for IBM 'Think'
Photo by Granbery Studios

"Think," IBM’s largest consolidated, multi-business unit conference, was launched in 2018 to rave reviews from clients and attendees, GPJ says.

GPJ for Dodge Demon launch
Photo courtesy GPJ

GPJ transformed a pier in New York into a drag strip, complete with pyrotechnics, for the launch of the 2018 Dodge Demon.

Hargrove for Georgetown University Senior Ball 2018
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"Themed events, such as this artist-inspired ball for Georgetown University, are most successful when the creative vision is reflected in every detail," says the Hargrove team.

Hargrove for Oracle OpenWorld
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"Immersive environments, like this presentation arena designed and built for Oracle OpenWorld, provide for a deeper connection between the brand, the event and the participants," Hargrove management says.

Hargrove for WBENC Conference
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Hargrove creates the 20th anniversary for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council event.

Hargrove for WBENC 20th Anniversary
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"Effective stage design goes beyond decor--it includes the creative integration of technology," Hargrove says.

Index New Year's Eve event
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The year started off with a bang for Index, as it produced the "countdown to 2018" New Year's Eve celebration at Central World in Bangkok.

InVision and biotech national sales meeting
Photo courtesy InVision Communications

"Storytelling and personalization continue to be the top trends influencing the marketplace today, InVision management says. 

InVision and BoxWorks
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InVision's work for Box's BoxWorks conference.

InVision for Oracle
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InVision for Oracle OpenWorld: "Crafting a story around messaging is more influential and impactful than traditional forms of communication. More companies are going the extra mile to instill moments of delight and surprise into their events, so that attendees feel more appreciated and closer to the brand."

LEO for MLK50
Photo by Phillip Van Zandt

LEO Events' work for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "The main event, attended by 30,000 people, included day-long tributes that featured musical, dance and spoken reflections from civil rights activists, with a private after-event gathering for more than 1,000 people," they say.

LEO and KAABOO Del Mar 2017
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LEO partnered with the KAABOO music festival, featuring seven stages and nearly 100 performances for a crowd of 30,000.

LEO and Walmart’s Annual Shareholders Meeting
Photo by Lucy Kennedy

"Walmart’s Annual Shareholders Meeting makes headlines and moves markets, which is why the company relies on LEO Events to help ensure their messages are delivered flawlessly," LEO says. "The 14,000 attendees representing 29 international markets attended this arena show blending corporate messaging and Grammy Awards-style entertainment."

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