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Check out our CEO, Keith Alper, who shares thoughts with EventCEOs!

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Another fabulous event supporting the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation at their 18th Annual Golf Outing and Day of Beauty. We look forward to this event each year, which supports life-changing research at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Puppy gifs, corporate videos, you get it. So do your meeting attendees.

Video should be a key component of your event content strategy, explore 11 ideas for your next corporate experience.

Puppy Gifs & Corporate Events Puppy gifs, corporate videos, you get it. So do your meeting attendees.

We ate, drank, collaborated, celebrated, and most importantly had a damn good time at this summer's all-hands gathering.

Thrilled to again be recognized by Event Marketer on their It List as a Top 100 Event Agency. A special honor for all the hard work our people put in each and every day.

Look for CPG Agency President Sharon Reus at tomorrow, April 9th!

Join her for the panel discussion 'Love Plus Tech: Signal Boosting Company Culture,' where experts will explore maintaining positive cultures, engaging employees, and tackling tech-driven challenges.

🌟 Steal-worthy content right here👇, folks.

Event design can be daunting. Not sure where to start? Here's a roadmap with steps we use with clients to begin the process, whether it's optimizing your event or a complete reimagination.

8 Steps To Develop The Right Event Strategy - CPG Agency Master the art of event planning with our 8-step guide. Learn proven strategies to create memorable and successful events that leave a lasting impact.

🌟 Celebrating the Sheroes of CPG Agency on International Women's Day! 🌟

Today, as we mark International Women's Day, we're spotlighting the incredible women who make CPG vibrant, innovative, and inclusive. From leadership roles to every corner of our organization, these women embody dedication, resilience, and brilliance.

Their contributions shape our company culture and drive our success daily. Whether leading teams, breaking barriers, or lending voices to initiatives, their impact is profound.

To all the women of CPG Agency, thank you for driving our shared success. Here's to you 💪!

Love is still in the air! We hope you have some amazing weekend plans if you didn't celebrate Valentine's Day Wednesday.

There's still time to get your free copy of our CEO Keith Alper's book Like to Love.

Mention Like to Love in the contact form and we'll send you a free copy. https://cpgagency.com/contact/

Happy Valentine's Day, one of our favorite holidays of the year. We love our clients, our people, and we love what we do. Chocolates are great, but capturing hearts and minds is even better.

To celebrate Valentine's Day this week, we're giving away copies of our CEO Keith Alper's book Like to Love.

Mention Like to Love in the contact form and we'll send you a free copy. https://cpgagency.com/contact/

Love is in the air, and it's one of our favorite weeks of the year. Why? Because we love what we do, and we love designing experiences for our clients that strengthen culture and connection with their people.

To celebrate Valentine's Day this week, we're giving away copies of our CEO Keith Alper's book Like to Love.

Mention Like to Love in the contact form and we'll send you a free copy. We might even throw in some chocolates. cpgagency.com/contact/

🌟 Dive into the Future of Corporate Meetings & Events in 2024!

🚀2024 is bringing fresh winds of change to the world of corporate meetings and events. Check out the top four trends we're watching within the industry:

Four Trends Shaping Corporate Meetings & Events in 2024 Here, we dive into four trends we’re watching that are shaping the way events are planned and executed in 2024.

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As 2023 comes to a close , I have to mention and thank my co-founder , friend and business partner, Steve Friedman.

Steve is retiring (well deserved) , after nearly 39 years in business together.

Steve and I met in the late 70s at Six Flags. I was still in high school and he in college. We both worked in the “Show Department” doing ridiculously cool things at our ages . Steve was my seasonal supervisor as we started our pre CPG business with a third friend Jim Boyd who passed away a few years ago from Covid . Jim left the business early on and Steve and I have run the businesses since .

While we are very different, Steve alway claimed he was smarter because he went to Brown U. Steve was the cool, calm guy in our partnership . A steady hand , and our oppositeness ( word)? made our relationship work . Most marriages, partnerships etc don’t last 38 plus years. For those who care our first pre cpg business was called Plain Label Creative Services . Our first client was Six Flags. We had no money and started our business with $300.

The fact that the two of us and our teams got to do thousands of projects throughout the world is Crazy . From producing Inaugurations, concerts , to the best clients events and projects in the Fortune 500 , humbles us still . Not to mention our teams’ winning of over 300 national industry awards.

Steve , congratulations and thank you ! Thank you for your partnership , compassion, work for our team , clients and our community. While it’s a new chapter for you , we know you won’t be far . I wish everyone in any kind of relationship that you have a partner like like Steve Friedman.

All the best and Happy New Year and new chapter. Keith

Often referred to as Wonder Woman, Sharon Reus has fearlessly led this agency to new heights as President. We're thrilled she's been recognized as one of the Top Women in Marketing by Event Marketer & Chief Marketer. As the description states, "They are the groundbreakers and ceiling shatterers. Creative visionaries and mentors." Congrats Sharon!

Are you strategically selecting a keynote speaker for your corporate event?

The choice of a motivational speaker can have a significant impact on your corporate meeting or event, influencing how attendees perceive the experience and the lasting impression it can leave.

How To Choose A Motivational Speaker For Your Event Hiring the right motivational speaker can make or break your event. Here are the top considerations for choosing a motivational speaker for your next event.

Just before the Thanksgiving holiday we celebrated our co-founder and legendary strategic leader, Steve Friedman, on his upcoming retirement. We gathered family, friends and colleagues to honor and celebrate Steve's legacy and the fingerprints he'll forever leave on this agency he co-founded 38 years ago. Cheers to you Steve! 🥂

Celebrating our people is important to us and part of our values! We celebrate this amazing group this week, one who we're currently missing on deployment as part of his military reserve duties, one who keeps growing and amazing clients, and one who continues to be a rock within this agency.

Thanks Omar Rubi for your service and celebrating one trip around the sun with us, Jessica Middleton for one year of an ever-present smile and positive energy, and Brian Kroupa who after seven years continues to mentor and guide our clients and production group.

Lots of folks traveling, others on deadline, but there’s always a squad down to celebrate. 🎃👻

As an experiential agency, nearly all of our event projects have some sort of video production element to them. From simple edits to criss-crossing the country on location shoots, one person leads the creative charge and keeps all the plates spinning with ease. Thanks Vicki Brown, and cheers to two years!

There's just something extra warm and fuzzy about the 5-year mark--it's a really significant milestone that represents a legit chunk of time. I mean, we're talking about halfway to a decade!

So let the confetti rain down for Lelia B Martin's 5th anniversary at CPG! With so much change in the world over the past 5 years, we've been lucky that Lelia and her collaborative spirit have remained a constant.

Did you know we were originally founded in 1985 as Creative Producers Group?

Flash forward nearly 40 years later as we celebrate both a creative and a producer that are a small part of a much larger group of talented individuals. Matt Glarner joined us one year ago as Executive Creative Director and Kim Kemper celebrates three years as Executive Producer.

For those in the know, Matt and Kim is a great indie rock band, I'm sure these two would also make a great band. 🎸 🤘

Are you crafting every facet of your next meeting or event with the attendee's journey in mind? Going beyond the traditional model of event planning for these experiences can increase impact and provide ROI.

The Power of Experience Design: Transforming Corporate Meetings and Events - CPG Agency Experience design involves crafting every facet of an event with the attendee's journey in mind. It's not just about conveying information; it's about creating memorable, immersive experiences that resonate with participants long after the event is over [...]

Had a blast at MPI St. Louis Chapter Glow Bingo. Big thanks to St. Louis CITY SC for the fabulous venue.

Boy, oh boy, it's been an exciting year fueled by growth with new clients and new faces. We're thrilled to add these tremendously talented folks to the team across several areas of the agency:

Rebecca Wulf, Senior Art Director
Bryant Jackson, Director of Finance
Jennifer Anthony, Account Director
McClain Robertson, Account Director
Jacob Ramey, Technical Director/Manager of Production Operations

Cohesion is key to making sure your messaging is memorable at any corporate meeting or event. Take advantage of these simple tips to make sure you break through the noise and make your content stick.

9 Tips for Cohesive Brand Messaging at Your Corporate Meeting - CPG Agency Consistent brand messaging is critical for active engagement in your overall experience design. A consistent approach to your communication maximizes engagement and the return on your event investment.

Happy to brag on our fearless leader Sharon Reus, recognized as one of our region's Best Bosses.

We didn't need the article to tell us so, but it's nice that others know too. Thanks Sharon for your leadership, guidance and mentorship!

Like a true elder millennial, we're a few days late posting this as we cling to our "mid- to late-thirties" while shuddering thinking of turning 40 in just a couple years.

But a cause for celebration nonetheless. Keith Alper and Steve Friedman founded this agency 38 years ago as kids who had no idea we'd grow into one of the nation's top experiential agencies. Thanks to all of our amazing people, clients, partners and those who have supported us along the way!

Cheers 🥂

Did you know 9 + 3 = 1? That's right, one very talented duo of ladies we're celebrating this week.

Sharon Reus joined us 9 years ago and quickly worked her way up through the leadership ranks to lead this agency as President. A veteran of the experiential industry, her marks can be found in all corners of this agency. Thank you Sharon for your leadership, guidance, creativity, mentorship, and a mean deviled eggs recipe.

And to say Jill Hampton keeps the trains on the tracks around here is a severe understatement. In her 3 years as administrative assistant and office manager, she gets us all where we need to be, and keeps us fed, watered and nurtured. Thank you Jill!