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Just-Call- Gary: A Veteran-Owned business PROVIDING ACTIVATIONS AND GAMES FOR CORPORATE CLIENTS IN Vegas and beyond!
If you haven’t heard of Gary Bordman or the team at Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE&ES for short), then you may be new to the Las Vegas event industry.
Gary’s time in the industry started in 1999, where he spent 15 years gathering experience, gaining knowledge, and building relationships before starting AE&ES in 2014.
AE&ES was just certified in December of 2022 as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, as Gary is a 100% disabled veteran and Lori, our CFO, is a 40% Disabled Veteran. This seal will make a big difference in how we can do business!
AE&ES is considered the go-to supplier for corporate meetings, event planners, and many DMC’s in Las Vegas, and all across the nation. How does AE&ES serve the entire nation? Glad you asked! We have strategic partnerships with suppliers nationwide that adhere to the same quality, care, and service that our clients have come to know and love, allowing us to provide exceptional experiences at events around the country.
What types of products do we have? Some of our product categories include: Carnival games, casino games, giant games, virtual reality, photo-ops, and so much more! If we don’t have something in-stock, one of our partners does, and we’ll make your wildest event dreams a reality whether you’re here in the warm desert of Vegas or the rainy Pacific Northwest!
With Las Vegas being named a top trade show and event destination in the world, it’s no surprise that we’re often called upon to support teams traveling to Vegas with activations and props. From designing the booth, to set-up and teardown, or even supplying the traffic-building activities and products necessary to bring your booth to life, AE&ES is your one stop shop for everything event related.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Las Vegas venues and properties, our team has worked directly with all of the casino properties in Vegas, so you can rest assured knowing you’re in good hands.
The team here at AE&ES is ready to make your event dreams a reality in 2023 and beyond, whether it’s a corporate team-building event, trade show, a full festival with carnival games, or a single day rental, we’re here to serve you! Next time you’re coming to town for an event, or planning one anywhere in the nation, remember to “Just Call Gary!”
Are you new to Virtual Reality and not sure where to start? We understand that Virtual Reality can feel pretty overwhelming at first! When working with us, just let us know the theme of your event and we’ll help by suggesting the best games and experiences for that theme! From intense competitive experiences to great starter experiences for the virtual reality rookies, we have something for everyone!
We’re able to create amazing one of a kind activations through Virtual Reality. A fan favorite are our Custom Roller Coaster experiences that give you beautiful and immersive 360 degree views. These Roller Coasters have rides from around the world, from a traditional roller coaster to a rover on the moon! Have a custom vision? Let us bring it to life for you and design that custom coaster for your company! Guests sit in our full-motion chairs where they experience the ride of their lives, traveling along these unique experiences without ever having to worry about the wind in their hair!
If roller coasters aren’t your thing, and you’re looking for a different type of thrill seeking VR experience, our racing options may be the perfect fit for you! Our F1 racing simulator is a pair of static racing simulators, with molded fiberglass bodies of a Formula One racing car! The cockpit has a professional Racing Wheel and Pedals with Force Feedback in them and a subwoofer under the seat for added vibrations and realism. Once you put that headset on, you’ll get the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as you satisfy your need for speed! The Software and bodies can be fully customized with your clients brand as well.
If your guests don’t want an adrenaline rush, but would rather have a gentle initial experience with Virtual Reality, our mixed reality VR experience and games, like Beatsaber are perfect for the guests that are new to virtual reality! These games are more approachable for those that haven’t yet experienced virtual reality games, and are looking to see if they enjoy the experience.
If you’re planning a team-building event that could benefit from some friendly competition, check out our 20’ x 20’ virtual reality VR zone! This new and fully immersive experience has multiple experiences available, like rock climbing, tight rope walking, hang gliding, zip-lining, and more! We have just added a new “Free Roaming” 6 player VR game as well!
The possibilities for Virtual Reality are out of this world! When planning your next event, contact the team here at AE&ES to see how we can help you incorporate virtual reality in your next event!
To see our full list of virtual reality experiences, click the link below.
Photo Booth Or A Photo Op? The Difference Is Explained!
In today’s thriving event industry, photo-driven activations are considered a supreme accessory to any event. With AE&ES having such a large variety of photo activations, we often get asked what’s the difference between a “Photo Op” and a “Photo Booth”. Let’s take a moment to explain.
Traditionally a “Photo Op” is when a photo opportunity takes place with a famous person or in front of a notable item or location. The photo is typically captured by a professional photographer or captured by the participants themselves with their own cameras or phones in a self-lead activation. Printed and/or digitally shared images can be offered, but it isn’t what defines it as a photo op.
When people think of a “Photo Booth”, however, they envision participants having their photo taken against a fun backdrop with fun props and hats that typically results in either a printed or digitally shared image as a takeaway.
Are there any other ways to provide the final image to the guest other than a printed or digital image?
YES! Although many clients enjoy handing a simple print of the final image to their guests to proudly display desks, fridges, and mantles all over the world, there are so many other options for output like On a T-shirt, in a Viewfinder, On a product label and more! Check out a list of what we can offer on our website at: Photos To Go Solutions!
OK, Photobooths are fun, but, don’t you think that standing in front of a backdrop with a funny hat on has been done before?
If providing a traditional Photo Booth is your objective, then great, we have you covered! But did you know that Photo Booths are so much more than a printed photo strip with a logo on it? In today’s thriving Photo Driven Rental industry, there are so many different ways to capture an image! From Gifs. Animations, Videos, Green Screens. 360 Degree Bullet Array, Boomerang gifs. And the list goes on and on! Click here to check out some of our fun photo activations.
And, when you need to leave your guests with more than just a take-home image, give them a Photo Experience! Experiential Marketing is a strong trend in advertising and the event industry combining it with a photo booth or photo op with an experiential opportunity to interact with a product or message is brand marketing gold.
How can I use a Photo Driven activation as a promotional activation?
Clients who are launching new products or need to increase brand exposure often turn to a photo-driven activation to promote achieve their goal. As the industry continues to grow, so does the advancements in software and output options. So, no matter what you would like to achieve in your marketing strategy, you can certainly consider a photo booth or photo op to support that effort.
Some great examples of this could be prize distribution, coupons, brand exposure, drive traffic to websites or Social media platforms. You can even get people to participate in a photo-driven activation in a world-wide event fairly easy with hashtag printing and Social Media driven photoactivation. This is why Photo Driven Marketing has remained a top choice for marketing events year after year.
What value does a photo-driven event after the event is over?
An added and hidden opportunity that a photo-driven event can offer is data capture and analytics of every guest who participates in your activation giving you a chance to reach out after the event is over.
You can choose to use to thank your guests for attending or to even
remind them that the annual event is approaching. By using the data collected from the event as your contact list now becomes a “warm leads list” for your sales team. Since AE&ES gives their clients all the photos from your event, you can give your outreach an extra personal touch by attaching their photo from the event as a reminder of how much fun they had!
Photo Booth Fun doesn’t have to stay in the booth!
With Hashtag printing, Live Feeds and Social Sharing, the experience can be extended outside the booth. There are also a variety of roaming or “floating” booths that take the booth to the dance or showroom floor! This option allows more people to participate with a larger audience reach.
Photobooths allows inclusion for everyone can participate!
Nothing is more discouraging like attending an event where the activities provided are outside your ability. With a large number of event demographics having some sort of limitation to participate in activities being offered it sometimes it can be quite difficult to provide an activity for everyone in attendance to join in the fun. A photo activation is a perfect choice to eliminate this fear of excluding anyone because with any ability can participate in most photo-driven activations. It is a perfect way to satisfy the need for inclusion with little effort while also providing a fun and memorable experience to all!
Why would you have a photo-driven activation if you have already hired a professional photographer? Should I choose either/ or?
A photo activation can complement a traditional professional photographer. It’ hard to capture the faces of everyone who attend your event. Photobooths are a second way to get those important photos of guests that you may not otherwise get fro our event. It also allows people to have a little fun with the photos whereas a professional photographer typically gets group shots and a few candids.
None of your staff will be needed!
We provide technicians and photographers for many of our photo ops and activations. Having our staff dedicated to performing the functions of the photo activation allows time for your staff to engage with event attendees; making this a great traffic builder and engagement opportunity!
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