FIRST EVER IN HAWAII – Staging in the Ocean!

Our client asked us to create an “over the top” experience for their 900 sales people and their guests. A stage in the ocean fit the bill! After acquiring permits from 3 state and local authorities and a 3-day load-in, the 60’ x 32’ stage accessed by a 20’ catwalk from the beach was ready for show. For two evenings, attendees thrilled over the entertainment and this spectacular environment.

And the backdrop? None needed. The sunset and sailboats played the role perfectly.

Load-in

Performers on stage

View from the ocean!

Financial & Insurance Meetings Magazine features One Smooth Stone

One Smooth Stone is excited to be included in the March/April issue of Financial & Insurance Meetings!

The majority of our new clients and delivery partners come through people just talking about how much they enjoy working with us, like Cheryl Higgins did in this article. We so appreciate the kind words you have shared with your colleagues and friends over the years! Thank you for being an evangelist for One Smooth Stone. Note: Click on the images below to read the article.

One minor correction. The statement: “The company relies entirely on freelance specialists, who are brought in to help with each event as needed” is a bit misleading. Our 15 full-time employees create and manage all strategy, event architecture, pre-production and on-site management, providing a single source for clients to find all answers. We use strategic partners (freelancers and various companies) for on-site execution, so you only pay for those specialists required for your event.

Pepsi Stuff

Motivational Strategies magazine highlighted the latest integrated consumer campaign from Pepsi in this spring’s issue. The “Pepsi Stuff” campaign is intrinsically linked to anything Pepsi and consistently encourages consumers to interact with their brand. One Smooth Stone was engaged by Genesco Sports Enterprises to produce one of three simultaneous pre-launch parties featuring celebrity appearances, contests, music, and a fashion sow. The New York, Los Angles and Chicago events attracted loads of media attention. Maybe you caught some of the footage on E!, Entertainment Tonight or your local Fox and ABC morning news programs. Although the article never mentions One Smooth Stone, it’s a great case study and well worth reading!

A Busy Q1

One Smooth Stone has been knee-deep in delivering work for clients since the start of the year – a very busy Q1! Take a look at some of the highlights of recent events below…


CAbi “Scoop” at the Gaylord Opryland

A complex event with many moving parts!

Designer Carol Anderson’s “Angels” got down to business during the general session

Models flaunted the latest CAbi fashions before a crowd of excited consultants

Pepsi Stuff Launch Party at the Enclave Nightclub in Chicago

• B-to-C event where we managed ALL vendors and agencies involved
• Celebrities, DJ, models, prizes, a silent auction, and 700 of Pepsi’s closest friends
  

AutoTrader.com internal meeting at the Cobb Energy Theater in Atlanta

• Managed in-house theater staging/technical, Audience Response System, and LOTS of graphics

Nestle Nutrition Sales meeting at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson

• Served as technical producer, overseeing all staging and production departments
  

It’s been a great start to 2008 and we’re still running hard!