PEAK6

PEAK6

“I would recommend Paulette Wolf Events because I think what they do is very useful to people like ourselves or companies who put on larger events where there is a lot of organization involved.” 

— Matt Hulsizer (Co-Founder, PEAK6)

OBJECTIVE

PEAK6, an asset risk management firm, tasks PWE to reinvent their anniversary celebration each year. Every event is focused on a particular theme highlighted with name entertainment (who is always a secret) in a unique space with constant engagement.

 

OVERVIEW

PWE has been producing the PEAK6 Anniversary Celebration Event since 2004. Every event is focused on a particular theme highlighted with major decor, outstanding food and name entertainment (which is always a surprise) in a unique space with constant engagement. Over the years, talent has included The Counting Crows, Bon Jovi, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Script, Gavin DeGraw, Keith Urban, Maroon 5, The Chainsmokers, Train, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons & Kygo.

Our favorite anniversary event to date was the 25th anniversary at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Chicago for 2,000 guests. The theme was G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) in every genre imaginable. Guests were dressed in costumes from Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, RBG, Queen Elizabeth, Beyonce & Shakespeare to name a few. All of the food stations & bars highlighted famous goats such as Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jordan, Beethoven, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs & Alexander Graham Bell. The activities included a G.O.A.T. arcade featuring the greatest games of all time, G.O.A.T. living statues, actual goats dressed as G.O.A.T.s, fun interactive entertainment of all kinds & a 3D Avatar station. The event featured performances from Sam Hunt & Bruno Mars.

Delta Faucets

Delta Faucet

“Thanks for including us in this amazing project! We loved working with you!”

— Tory Burch (Chairman, CEO & Designer, Tory Burch LLC)

OBJECTIVE

 

This campaign was about aligning the new Brizo Faucet Line with the luxury resort and interior design industry creating brand exposure in unconventional complimentary markets.

 

OVERVIEW

Paulette Wolf Events developed a unique marketing opportunity, which invited the Delta client into the beautiful and seductive world of fashion. We commissioned fashion designers Valentino, Tory Burch & Michael Kors to design innovative garments using custom Brizo fabric with subtle step and repeat patterns of their faucets printed on them. The one-of-a-kind collection was then presented at fashion shows across the country to industry and media audiences garnering exposure in fashion publications like Vogue, InStyle & Bazaar.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Airways

“Thank you PWE for all that you did to make our inaugural party a great success. Despite the short lead time, you succeeded in translating all the concepts into a memorable reality.”

— Caroline White (Marketing Manager, Virgin Atlantic Airways)

OBJECTIVE

PWE produced three large-scale events for Virgin Atlantic Airways over the course of almost a decade. We were charged with increasing brand awareness as well as announcing the inaugural flight from London to Chicago as only Sir Richard Branson would do.

 

OVERVIEW

In 1999, we helped Virgin CEO Sir Richard Branson host an event to celebrate the commissioning of the daily London-Chicago flight. The event featured the merging of London and Chicago cultural elements and was attended by Virgin Atlantic Airways execs, local dignitaries and passengers that arrived on the inaugural flight.

In 2007, we produced a day of dual-purpose events celebrating Virgin Atlantic Airways’ purchase of Boeing’s newest commercial aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, as well as the reinstatement of the daily London-Chicago route. The day began with a press event for over 150 local, national and international media held in the Aviation Wing of Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry. The program featured Sir Richard Branson and Boeing CEO James McNerney discussing the environmental efficiencies of the new aircraft & closed with a spectacular light and video production which was then raised to reveal a 25’x25’ full-scale mock-up of the 787 Dreamliner cabin.

That evening, guests were invited to celebrate at an exclusive cocktail reception featuring various amenities from a Virgin Atlantic flight through mock-ups of the Upper Class seating pods, in-flight massage chairs and oxygen bars. In another fusion of London & Chicago cultural elements, the 1,000+ guests were entertained by British recording star Heather Smalls, accompanied by the Chicago Praise Choir.

 

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POPSUGAR

POPSUGAR

“I was so excited to work with PWE after meeting the team – they just get it!  They understood my needs and our brand from the beginning and the event was absolutely perfect.”

—Deirdre Kennedy (Vice President of Marketing, POPSUGAR)

OBJECTIVE

Paulette Wolf Events was tasked with producing the launch of POPSUGAR in Chicago. The goal of the Chicago’s “Summer Must Haves” event was to garner media attention and subscribers for their site in this new market.

 

OVERVIEW

POPSUGAR is a global women’s lifestyle brand at the intersection of content and commerce. The event took place at The Roof at the Wit Hotel and showcased the summer’s must haves which included custom gift bags, delicious food and drink as well as entertainment. The focus was not only to entertain top trendsetters, but to deliver décor and live entertainment that would define the summer. Over 300 media and local corporate sales personnel as well as key executives attended.

NetApp & CDW

NetApp & CDW

“They bring a different attitude to events – you get that flare and excitement that comes with even the most boring of industries. I would recommend PWE to anyone who wants to make sure they get a brand out there. I don’t think there is a company too large or too small for them to work with.”

— Layne Kipp (Senior Channel Sales Manager, NetApp)

OBJECTIVE

 

NetApp and its partners, CDW & Arrow Electronics have engaged PWE to produce unique and memorable brand-driven corporate events, product launches & campaigns with name entertainment as well as incentive travel trips and summit meetings throughout the US.

 

OVERVIEW

For multiple product launches, we’ve helped NetApp celebrate the release of its newest products and technology as well as generate excitement among its channel partners, who would soon be charged with selling it.  The branding-driven campaigns began with overtaking the channel partner offices with NetApp leadership, colors, products and messaging, essentially turning the offices into NetApp headquarters for the day. At the end of the workday, employees move to an evening event location where the celebration of the new product continues.  The evening event features elaborate branding, themed food, specialty cocktails and name entertainment, i.e. Grace Potter and Parmalee for all of the different teams to enjoy.

In addition to the product launches, we have also been charged with producing various incentive trips & meeting summits for NetApp and its channel partners which focus on selling the new products and technology.  We create custom, destination-specific websites to coordinate attendee registration as well as share pre-trip correspondence and information. We manage all travel logistics and implement extensive branding throughout, as well as develop unique experiences for each location that are representative of the destination and culture with exclusive elements not available to the general public. Locations have included Napa, CA, Charleston, SC, New Orleans, LA, Key West, FL and Coeur d’Alene, ID.

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Casinos & Gaming Entities

Casinos/Gaming Entities

“PWE has been a great partner for Midwest Gaming handling all of our ground breaking and grand opening celebrations as well as booking our live entertainment programming in the Cube.”

— Greg Carlin (C0-Founder & CEO, Rush Street Gaming)

OVERVIEW

Throughout our 40+ year history, Paulette Wolf Events has managed and produced multiple events within the gaming/casino space nationwide. From ground breakings, grand openings and entertainment production to NYE parties and major mergers, our background and experience in this arena in unparalleled. Our in-depth knowledge and history with casino events allows us to anticipate the needs and goals each casino wishes to achieve.

CASINO EVENTS INCLUDE

  • Hard Rock Casino
    • Grand Opening Celebration – Northern IN
    • On Going Entertainment Booking & Production – Northern IN
  • Rivers Casino
    • Grand Opening Celebration, Schenectady NY
    • Ground Breaking Celebration, Chicago IL
    • Grand Opening Celebration, Chicago IL
    • On Going Entertainment Production
  • Harrah’s Entertainment Group
    • Windsor Casino Re-Naming
    • Harrah’s/Caesar’s Merger Events – “The Feast” 24-Hour Celebration – 25 Properties Nationwide Simultaneously
    • Grand Opening – Joliet, IL
  • Hollywood Casino Jamul – San Diego, CA
  • Ameristar Casino – East Chicago, IN
  • MGM Grand Client Event – Chicago, IL
  • Boyd Gaming
    • Borgata Casino Ground Breaking & Grand Opening – Atlantic City, NJ
    • Food & Beverage International Press Event – New York, NY
  • Aladdin Resort Casino
    • Grand Opening Celebration – Las Vegas, NV
  • Lakes Entertainment Casino Openings
    • Red Hawk Casino – Sacramento, CA
    • Four Winds Casino – New Buffalo, MI
  • Horseshoe Casino
    • Press Conference – Hammond, IN
    • Renaming Celebration – Council Bluffs, IA
    • Renaming Celebration – Hammond, IN
    • Annual Events – Hammond, IN
  • Penn Gaming
    • Plainridge Park Casino – Plainville, MA
    • Hollywood Casino Grand Opening – Toldeo, OH
    • Hollywood Casino Grand Opening – Columbus, OH

 

Consumer Activations & Branded Environments

Consumer Activations & Branded Environments

“Our experience working with PWE on Camp Groupon was overall a seamless partnership. The team at PWE became an extension of our in-house experiential team and helped execute a flawless experience for our guests. Their experience and on-site management is second to none, and I can’t wait to work with them again on a future program.”

— Noelle Provencial (Director of Experiential Marketing & Events, Groupon)

 

OVERVIEW

 

At PWE, we recognize the significance of your brand and strive to be a seamless extension of your team in curating exceptional experiences.

We define live events through engagement solutions that align with your strategy, allowing participant engagement before, during, and after the event, thereby giving a broader footprint and a longer tail to your message’s reach.

Our process involves understanding your brand’s position in the market, so we can leverage the key strengths that it brings. Activations are about engaging the consumer on a thought-process level rather than telling them what to think. In essence, a brand’s actions speak louder than its words. Our role is to create meaning and connections for our clients and their brands.

We ensure brand consistency while upholding content, quality, and fiscal accountability.

Oprah’s World’s Largest Baby Shower

Oprah’s World’s Largest Baby Shower

“Thank you for everything you and your staff have done to make birth of these babies a very special experience… something our mothers-to-be will remember for a lifetime. Air Assault! “Worlds Largest Baby Shower” – Oprah Show”

— Thomas R. Turner (Commanding Major General, U.S. Army)

OBJECTIVE

The Oprah Show contracted Paulette Wolf Events to execute a surprise baby shower for 640 expectant mothers at Fort Campbell military base.

 

OVERVIEW

As one of the few outside producers for Oprah, we transformed the 101st Airborne’s war memorial lawn into a full-scale outdoor theater complete with seating for 700. Production for this event required our team to be on base for over three weeks prior to filming. The celebration included celebrity appearances by Cindy Crawford, Ben Affleck, Elle McPherson & Kenny Chesney among others.

The show aired kicking off network sweeps while receiving some of the show’s highest ratings and became what Oprah referred to as one of her favorite shows. By using open communication with the client and military base personnel, we were able to manage the operations of two very different, but very regimented entities.

Conferences, Corporate Meetings & Incentive Travel

Conferences, Corporate Meetings & Incentive Travel

“Paulette Wolf Events is a top notch organization focused on customer satisfaction. I can rely on the team at Paulette Wolf to follow through with every detail.”

— Marion Baldwin (Senior TA Consultant, American Institutes For Research)

Corporate Meeting Management & Conference Planning

Over 40 years of experience has led to a highly-refined, turnkey process of corporate meeting management and conference planning.  Our objective is always to collaborate with our clients to enhance their messaging through the ideal convergence of the right venue, food & beverage, technology, off-site activities and branding, resulting in events that transcend the traditional.

Our global portfolio of events ranges from small marketing meetings or summit for 50 people to large scale conference planning for thousands.  The size of the event depends upon the client’s needs and the scope of the project.  Events vary from corporate meetings to sales kickoffs and incentive travel, major conferences, experiential installations, milestone celebrations, national sales meetings, recognition events, training programs and leadership summits in both the B2B and B2C space as well as product launches and the acquisition and production of big name entertainment and keynote speakers.

Incentive Travel

Often paired with corporate meeting and conference initiatives, our incentive travel capabilities allow for enhanced opportunities for training and networking experiences.  We combine unique destinations and exclusive experiences which can augment corporate meetings or serve as stand-alone reward trips that help incentivize sales efforts.  Destinations have included multiple cities in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean & Europe.

Clients Include

  • American Institutes For Research
  • AMOCO Corporation
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • Aon Corporation
  • Arrow Electronics
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • CDW
  • Charles Schwab
  • ESPN, Inc.
  • Federal Reserve
  • Ferrara Candy Company
  • Hewitt Associates
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • Illinois Bureau Of Tourism
  • McDonald’s
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Mercer
  • Mitsubishi Motors
  • National PTA
  • Nike
  • NetApp
  • PEAK6 Investments
  • SEDL
  • Turner Broadcasting
  • Walt Disney Company
  • William Blair & Company
  • William Wrigley Gum Company