Experiential
production

John Deere 2.0 - Tech Center Introduction
Tasked with finding new tech talent in the mecca of the midwest - Chicago. The Crate 8 Experiential team rose to the occasion with a massive 3- day experience. Our takeover of Chicago’s Bryant Park included a massive deep dish pizza installation and JD’s bespoke excavator pizza cutter. Our Creative Tech and Content Teams created a John Deere 8R Tractor AR experience that literally puts you in the tractor seat. We closed it out at Union Station by being artfully persuasive with over 300 OTT assets asking Chicagoans to join the John Deere tech team. Working with the city of Chicago, we also placed digital and print creative in various locations around town.
Prototyping, Custom Fabrications, Digital & Print Assets, Augmented Reality Concept & Design, Content Capture
TUMI 19 Degree – Product Launch
To launch TUMI’s 19 Degree collection, we needed to develop a campaign to broaden brand awareness and change perception from a brand rooted in form and function to a stylish, high-end lifestyle travel brand. For our jet-setting target, travel is emotional and personal, so we told the personal stories of 19 fascinating individuals traveling on their own “perfect journey” — an unscripted series included 19 unique films, shot around the world in 19 unique location, in partnership with 19 distinct directors. We partnered with Tribeca Film Festival to create an exclusive screening and VIP event, complete with a geodesic dome filled with select video and directional audio.
Events & Activation, VIP Experience, Custom Fabrication, Content Capture
Michelin: Driving EV Innovation - Immersive Influencer Experience
With a groundbreaking stunt that merged Michelin’s superior tire technology with the prestige of the Michelin Guide, our "Unlock Endless Wonders" campaign was designed to establish the brand as the leader in EV Ready tires. Captivating influencers through an immersive "Virtual Road Trip" dinner narrated by a voiceover tour guide, we paired four North American locations with a culinary dish, a vehicle, and the ideal Michelin EV Ready tire for the journey. Hosted alongside state-of-the-art EVs, the event employed 20-foot-tall LED screens and sophisticated sound design to simulate a cross-country journey. Attendees, a mix of lifestyle, food, and tech/automotive influencers, enjoyed a Michelin Green Star meal and created their own visually appealing road trip content. The campaign generated significant engagement and follower reach over projection, effectively highlighting Michelin’s innovation and leadership in the EV tire space.
Experience Concept & Design, Video Content Design & Build, Influencer boxes & gifts, Sound Design, Event Capture & Management
Puma - Product Launch
Fashion is synonymous with New York, and when we partnered up with PUMA on spotlighting four of their latest creations in women’s sneakers, we stepped up to the occasion with an immersive interactive experience, in true New York style! We had a DIY customization station for our key stakeholders and influencers, which was only the beginning! Everyone had an opportunity to visit our content studios, where all could create their own high end GIF’s, videos and stills. The evening was capped off with panel discussion with Taylor Rooks, DaniLeigh and Katie ZaZa.
Set & Stage Builds, Prototyping, Mobile tours, Event Capture
Squishmallows - Mobile Tour
A 5-city mobile tour in 2022 and a 4-city mobile tour in 2023: Fandom was so next level that we shared event details a day or two prior, for crowd control purposes. Once fans arrived, we enticed them with our custom plinko “Squish Drop” game, where all participants were able to collect various sized Squishmallows from our kitted out Squish touring van. And one can never go wrong with our “meet and squish” step and repeat footprint that showcased the new characters OR get an opportunity to be photographed with a larger than life Squishmallows mascot. The 2022 tour closed out in Miami with a festive Squishmas Tree, designed and built by us, putting all the favorite Squishmallows plushables on full display
Mobile Tour Conceptualization & Management, Custom Fabrication, Event Capture, Influencer Boxes & gifts