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WHY EVOLVE?

Evolve Activation is a global event marketing logistics partner, providing customized support in marketing strategy, program development, shipping, retail activation, event activation, product demos, sampling, field reporting, measurement, vehicle management, PR stunts, tours, event compliance, and staffing.

Our clients choose us because we are flexible, customer-focused, low overhead, and able to work within your budget guidelines.

 

All of our services can be White-Labeled. We often support agencies and their clients as a silent partner. 

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$10,000+
 
Undisclosed
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2013
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Sun Valley, CA
headquarters
  • 9304 San Fernando Road
    Sun Valley, CA 91352
    United States
    818.632.0986

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Marketing Campaign for Marketing Company

"Evolve Activation stands at the top of the list of the best partner I could have ever hoped to find."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Nov. - Dec. 2019
Project summary: 

Evolve Activation executed a five-market tour campaign to launch an original film on Amazon for a marketing agency. Key services include event management, location scouting, labor staffing, and budgeting.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Burbank, California
John Krishack
CEO, Beyond Experiential, Inc.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Despite having only two-and-a-half weeks' notice, Evolve Activation launched a successful tour. The team displayed a high level of commitment, expertise, and diligence to make the tour campaign happen. The results exceeded the client's expectations.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and founder of Beyond Experiential. We are a turn key entity that offers all inclusive services to brands direct,PR , and Ad agencies for experiential projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Evolve Activation?

I have known the good people at evolve in one capacity or the other for the better part of the last decade. This particular project was the biggest I've brought to the table yet. A 5 Market tour promoting a new Amazon Prime original film called The Aeronauts that came to me at the last minute that needed an extraordinary amount of work and magic to come to life.

What were your goals for this project?

Beyond was tasked with every aspect of bringing the concept of this tour to life. Building, tracking , mamamagnent of tour budget, full-scale production, event permitting, scouting of locations, on-site management, staffing of performers, brand ambassadors, and labor.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

As previously stated I've known JT and John Fox at Evolve for over a decade and when this project came to me they were the obvious choice of a preferred partner

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We work together in detail on every aspect of the above-mentioned services my company was hired to provide for this major scale tour.

What was the team composition?

Myself as executive producer and a team of 4 people from Evolve who marshalled multi duties and responsibilities of the tour.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

In short the tour was a success! We had less than two and a half weeks to plan a 5 Market all inclusive marketing tour that didn't even have locations cleared with the clients yet when it came to me. Everyone was thrilled with the success and results of the tour.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

In my nearly 15 years in this business Evolve Activation stands at the top of the list of the best partner I could have ever hoped to find

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their deep knowledge and unmatched integrity on and off the field ,a 24-hour seven-day-a-week commitment to myself and my clients to make sure that whatever was needed to have happen would happen. Their team were all 5-star generals and had a deep knowledge of this industry with proven relationships and a network of vendors and staff that is very impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I cant think of any , I'm over the moon pleased with them.

5.0
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  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Event Management for Lifestyle Company

"Evolve Activation’s ability to think strategically as well as creatively alongside our brand’s unique."

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5.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
4.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Sep. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Evolve Activation directed the grand opening event of a retail location for a lifestyle company. Following requirements, the team developed a proposal and managed the logistics including attendees and products.

The Reviewer
 
201-500 Employees
 
Los Angeles, California
Director of Events and Experiences, Lifestyle Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Evolve Activation executed a structured event and provided services that augmented the experience of individuals in attendance. The team was timely and proactive, implementing plans to address potential challenges. They provided valuable support to enable continued collaboration.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of events and experiences at a lifestyle company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Evolve Activation?

We worked with Evolve Activation to execute our retail launches and to coordinate event logistics.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Evolve Activation provided a turnkey set up for us. We gave them a brief including tactics and expectations. Then, their team turned around a proposal including full logistics and executed against it flawlessly. At the event, we had a robust line of individuals who came up to receive their gift bags that Evolve Activation had planned as well as learn more about the grand opening, which was our goal.

What is the team composition?

We worked with between 5–7 individuals. Three people were corporate and, depending on the need, we had 3–5 people on the ground.

How did you come to work with Evolve Activation?

Evolve Activation was recommended by a local agency in San Francisco.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent under $100,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2019 and have an ongoing relationship.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

The event was organized. They enhanced the experience of those standing in line. The support that they offered was helpful by keeping the space clean and active at the same time.

How did Evolve Activation perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team was able to meet and address all deadlines as well as anticipate any challenges that could arise. Their team communicated well. They provided spreadsheets, rationale, and details. Evolve Activation was helpful and a true partner along the way.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Evolve Activation’s ability to think strategically as well as creatively alongside our brand’s unique. Also, their responsiveness was impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

For the most part, they were a great partner that was able to deliver upon our needs.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear. Rather than dictating expectations, work with Evolve Activation as a partner. There should be a dialogue because their team can provide expertise to counterbalance the expectations that a brand has.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Brand Activation for E-Sports Consulting Company

"The executive team checked in on our project regularly just to see how things were going."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
June - Sept. 2019
Project summary: 

Evolve Activation staffed a trade show to collect sign-ups and raise brand awareness for an e-sports consultancy’s client. They managed four brand ambassadors and provided other services in a tight timeline.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Huntington Beach, California
VP of Partnership, E-Sports Consulting Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Evolve Activation managed the event and the lead-up to it with professionalism and diligence. They followed up regularly with the client, provided alternative brand ambassadors in case an emergency happened, and met their own deadlines and budget throughout. Their warm customer service stood out.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a VP for an e-sports consulting firm. We provide merchandising, content creation, and advising services for the e-sports industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Evolve Activation?

We needed help with staffing and organizing a trade show appearance for one of our clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The goal was to drive brand awareness and sign-ups for a client’s new product that hasn’t been released yet. Evolve Activation provided us with energetic staffing to meet those goals over the three-day trade show. 

Our client first provided a brief to find brand ambassadors, which Evolve Activation was responsible for. They managed to achieve extra branding content opportunities to promote the client’s brand on social media channels. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with three executives and four brand ambassadors.

How did you come to work with Evolve Activation?

I’d worked with one of their executives for many years. I reached out to him and asked if Evolve Activation had the capacity and time frame to help our client on short notice. Thankfully, they did, and once we received the client’s approval to push forward and hire their staff, we went from there.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $3,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement lasted from late June until September 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Evolve Activation was highly professional. They were on time, on track, and on budget on their side, and they followed up with us to make sure we also were on schedule. When the event came around, they also suggested back-up options in case one of the chosen brand ambassadors wouldn’t be available. They really do care about their clients. 

How did Evolve Activation perform from a project management standpoint?

It was a straightforward engagement, so we didn’t need any communication tools besides email and phone calls in case we needed attention in real-time. They always were thorough in following up with the brand ambassadors and us to keep communication as clear as possible.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The executive team checked in on our project regularly just to see how things were going. That extra touch to their services was something I appreciated. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve some of their profiles, but that’s all I can think of.

Any advice for potential customers?

I’d recommend Evolve Activation to anyone looking for brand activation services for an event against a tight deadline. They are professional, timely, and easy to work with.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer