Evolve Activation is a global experiential marketing agency dedicated to creating unique and impactful brand experiences. As a trusted partner, we provide comprehensive services ranging from strategic planning to flawless execution, ensuring that every campaign aligns with our clients' goals and exceeds their expectations.
Our expertise lies in:
Event Marketing Logistics: We specialize in managing complex events, from shipping and logistics to retail activations and product demos.
Creative Concept Development: Our team of creatives brings fresh ideas and innovative designs to life.
Field Marketing and Staffing: We recruit and train dedicated field teams to engage with consumers and drive brand awareness.
Analytics and Measurement: We leverage data-driven insights to measure campaign effectiveness and optimize future strategies.
Our Services:
Sponsorship Activations
Mobile Tours
Stadium Activations
Mall Activations
Tradeshow & Conference Activations
College & University Activations
Retail Events
Sampling
Ride-A-Longs
Pop-Up Stores
Field Marketing
Street Teams
PR Events
Product Launches
Off-Road Activations
Why choose Evolve Activation?
Flexibility and Customization: We tailor our services to meet your specific needs and budget.
Customer Focus: Your success is our priority. We work closely with you to achieve your objectives.
Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness: Our streamlined processes and low overhead ensure maximum value for your investment.
White-Label Services: We can operate discreetly, providing support as a silent partner. Purpose-Driven Approach: Through our ActivateGOOD initiative, we are committed to making a positive impact on the world.
You can expect exceptional service, innovative solutions, and measurable results with Evolve Activation. Let us help you create unforgettable brand experiences that drive engagement and loyalty.
Min project size
$25,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Los Angeles, CA
Year founded
Founded 2013
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
1 Timezone that we service
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
1 Locations
Los Angeles , CA
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$25,000+
Avg. hourly rate
Undisclosed
Rating for cost
4.6
/5
What Clients Have Said
Evolve Activation is praised for their cost-effective solutions and flexibility. Clients reported spending between $3,000 and $200,000, emphasizing good value for the level of service provided, with many noting they felt their budget was respected and well-managed.
The team’s dedication and integrity were highlighted, with clients noting their 24/7 commitment and deep industry knowledge. They were seen as reliable partners who go above and beyond.
Minor Improvement Areas
A few clients mentioned minor areas for improvement, such as refining third-party management pipelines and enhancing certain profiles. However, these did not significantly impact overall satisfaction.
Positive Impact on Brand Engagement
Evolve Activation’s efforts led to significant increases in brand engagement, including higher social media activity and increased purchase intent. Clients noted the tangible benefits of their activations.
Effective Project Management
Evolve Activation was lauded for their strong project management skills, including timely deliveries, detailed planning, and effective communication. They kept clients informed and managed logistics efficiently.
Creative and Innovative Solutions
Evolve Activation was recognized for their creativity and innovation in designing engaging and memorable experiences. Clients appreciated their ability to create unique and effective event setups.
Exceptional Customer Service
Clients consistently praised Evolve Activation for their attentive and client-focused approach. They were noted for understanding client needs, being approachable, and offering support beyond the agreed scope.
"Evolve Activation’s ability to think strategically as well as creatively alongside our brand’s unique."
Dec 10, 2019
Director of Events and Experiences, Lifestyle Company
Anonymous
Logistics & Supply Chain
Los Angeles, California
201-500 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
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.
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.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
Brand Activation for E-Sports Consulting Company
Branding
Less than $10,000
June - Sep. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The executive team checked in on our project regularly just to see how things were going."
Nov 19, 2019
VP of Partnership, E-Sports Consulting Company
Anonymous
Arts, entertainment & music
Huntington Beach, California
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
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.
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.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Event Marketing & Staffing for Executive Producer Freelancer
Event MarketingStaffing
$200,000 to $999,999
May - Aug. 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“I could always count on Evolve Activation for support.”
Apr 15, 2024
Executive Producer
Anonymous
Arts, entertainment & music
Los Angeles, California
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
An executive producer freelancer hired Evolve Activation to help produce a multi-room haunted house for a film marketing campaign. The team was responsible for hiring staff for the activation.
The client was satisfied with Evolve Activation’s responsiveness and ability to solve problems. The team went above and beyond to fix production issues. Moreover, they met deadlines, adjusted to the budget, and communicated well through emails and phone. They were trustworthy and easy to work with.
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 freelance executive producer. I get hired by creative ad agencies to produce experiences. I usually work with an ad agency structure where I’m a producer, but my company is just me.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Evolve Activation?
We needed to produce a multi-room haunted house for a marketing campaign for a series of films.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We hired Evolve Activation to staff our activation with actors, hair and makeup stylists, and directly customer-facing operational staff. Then, they coordinated activations at malls in the Los Angeles area. They provided their own equipment.
What is the team composition?
We worked with 45 teammates.
How did you come to work with Evolve Activation?
I connected with Justin (Director of Account Services & Partner) early in my career through a colleague and friend. We’ve had a relationship for ten years, so it was like a recommendation.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent $250,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked with them from May–August 2021.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Evolve Activation was very responsive to all our questions and needs. In the middle of our production, LA County went back to COVID-19 regulations, so we had to test the staff and replace people who had tested positive for COVID-19.
Moreover, they were great problem solvers. Evolve Activation worked through several production-related issues and things that came up regarding staffing.
How did Evolve Activation perform from a project management standpoint?
They met our deadline and adjusted to budget issues. The team handled feedback and addressed it in a timely manner.
We didn’t know how they managed what they were doing for us. We primarily communicated through emails and phone. Overall, they made it easy for us as a customer.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Justin and John (Director of Operations, Partner) were outstanding.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They were part of my team and delivered on being a teammate. I trusted them; my issues as a producer were in good hands during the heat of the production. Overall, I could always count on Evolve Activation for support.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, nothing comes to mind.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be clear with your brief and expectations.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Staffing & Event Management for Branding Agency
Advertising
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team was amazing to work with; they were great partners."
Apr 29, 2020
Partner, The ID Agency
Marco Valadez
Advertising & marketing
Los Angeles, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Evolve Activation managed and oversaw staffing and experiential activations for a branding agency. They provided event activation, production, staffing, and booth and mobile fabrication.
Evolve Activation received positive feedback from the client. They were on time and within budget. Remaining in step with the client's team, their workflow was very effective. They met all of the client's expectations.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m a partner at the ID Agency. We are a marketing and communications agency based in Los Angeles, CA.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Evolve Activation?
We needed a solid partner agency to manage and oversee staffing and experiential activations.
What were your goals for this project?
Flawless experiential execution and great staffing and brand ambassador solutions.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We conducted an RFP process. They won.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Event Activation, production, staffing and booth and Mobil fabrication.
What was the team composition?
Client services, Account execs, admin, staffing and operations.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We were on time, on budget and the client was happy. That’s about all you can ask for.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Very effective and in step with our team.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The team was amazing to work with; they were great partners.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Great team."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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