SERVICES KIT 2018
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AKJOHNSTON is a personal signature that we place on our work that represents a higher standard for our diverse clientele. It is our ‘raised bar’ mentality that acclimates our clients to having greater expectations for design, service and integrity. Together, we partner with our clients to grow their business with ours, which has kept us thriving since foundation in 2008 by executive director and producer, Austin Knight Johnston.
ourVISION
T H E C O N C E P T, T H E V I S I O N , T H E B R A N D
With humble beginnings as a technical production firm, AKJOHNSTON Group has quickly became the 'go-to' for events and marketing campaigns with a vast range of design, creative, production and management services inhouse. Since its inception, AKJOHNSTON Group has expanded out of its original 900-square foot facility into 18,000 square feet of production facilities and Studio space. Its second Los Angeles office, opened in 2016, offers the ease of two doors located off the world-famous Sunset Strip for unparalleled access for its exclusive clients.
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DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Whether you are organizing a corporate function, preparing your next big marketing initiative or designing your next charity gala, our studio team specializes in impeccable luxury event design and superior project management. Event planning and production is our passion and our vast in-house resources allow us to deliver truly spectacular turnkey events and shows. Our creative team understands the need to conceptualize, design, produce and deliver world-class experiences, dynamic creativity with unparalleled service. Dedicated to ensuring the success of your unique event, our studio meticulously oversees every detail; from decor and lighting to audio-visual, even logistics and entertainment. Our studio can integrate seamlessly into your team to assist with everything from initial strategy development and research, to fabrication, installation and activation.
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The creative idea mill at the AKJOHNSTON Group collaborates a team of designers from many disciplines to ensure that our thinking is out of the box, yet structured from an understanding of applied needs, experience and engineering. One source, many resources. Our firm is regularly called on by its clients to present unique ideas for brands, activations, events and trade shows both locally and nationally. Our maintenance of top-tier production teams and designers oversee every aspect of the entire process - from initial development and strategic planning, to concept design, rendering, drawing, and preliminary engineering - and through the actual production and execution, we handle it all. With all of these necessary resources in-house, our firm is able to offer a truly turnkey product to our clients. No worry. No hassle. We offer every in-demand service to meet our clients ‘wants’ and ‘needs’.
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CONCEPT + EFFECT
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
Creating immersive brand experiences has become a key focus and talent of our firm, taking ideas, brands and products to a new level by reimagining the way consumers interact and connect with our clients. By embodying the brands image within every element of production, we are able to create unforgettable experiences and environments that create or enhance the synergy between your brand and the consumer. AKJOHNSTON conceptualizes and produces a vast portfolio of brand-sponsored experiences and events. Working side-by-side with our clients, our creative staff is able to take ideas from concept to reality with resources like printing, fixture manufacturing, production and rentals, in order to execute with absolute control to yield impeccable results on-time and on-budget. With additional focus on experiential marketing campaigns, our firm is able to create experiences that leave lasting impressions on your target market and clientele. Our cohesive approach to experiential marketing by offering both physical and digital platform experiences tailors each facet of your campaign to attract new interests and enhance the interests of an existing target market. By developing strategies and executing effective interactive branding campaigns, we are able to connect your consumer intimately with the core elements of your product or brand.
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you truly were
TOO GOOD to us.
NO WAY
there is that we could have created the footprint that we did without your professional
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YOUR DEDICATION to the project and
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SERVICES
AUDIO
S TAG I N G
SOFT GOODS
Consoles, microphones, speakers
Decking, stairs, pool coverings,
Show drape, backdrops and
and line arrays all engineered by
runways and a variety of stock
canopies in a variety of sizes and
the best in the business.
sets.
materials.
LIGHTING
FURNITURE
F LO O R I N G
Conventional, LED, moving lights,
Full show furnishings and
Custom carpeting, hard floor,
key lighting and everything in-
chandeliers for corporate or
show floor and custom designs.
between.
private staging.
VIDEO
DECOR
F LO R A L
Flat Screens, LED walls, and
Set dressing, light fixtures, trees,
Custom in-house centerpieces,
projectors, seamless switches and
foliage and practical props
floral structures, walls and
Spyders.
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statement pieces.
D I G I TA L C O N T E N T
LO G I S T I C S
Menu selections, client liaison,
Motion graphics, corporate videos
Full vehicle fleet, freight
budget management, on-site
and beyond-HD graphics.
management and asset
service management.
management.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MARKETING
SUPPORT
For print, signage, graphics and
Digital photo booths, iPad kiosks,
Staffing, permits, plans and
statistic content.
touch screens and kiosks.
plenty of show support.
SERVICES
C AT E R I N G
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C R E AT I V E
PRODUCTION Projection & Display Technologies Audio/Visual (Live & Recorded) Broadcast (Web, Network, Satellite)
Staging & Set Design
Budget Management & Administration
Tour Management
Culinary Direction & Procurement
Video Production (Turnkey)
City Permits
Venues (Sourcing & Procurement)
Security & Staffing
Contract Negotiations Decor
Design & Renderings Blueprints & Floorpans Corporate Identity Consultation Display & P.O.S. Design Decor Graphic Design
Event Design Event Rentals, Soft Goods, Expendables
Art Direction
capabilities
C A PA B I L I T I E S
MARKETING
Fire & Safety (Permits & Approval) Graphic Design & Invitations Insurance
Experiential & Event-Based Marketing
Lighting Design & Implementation
Branded Environments
Logistics (Trucking, Travel & Support)
Pop-Up Stores
Power Supply & Distribution
Brand Development & Positioning
Programming (Talent & Stage Management)
Stunts
Red Carpet & Arrivals
Trade Events & Publications
Trade Show Displays
Interior Design Motion Graphic Design Production Design Project Management Print & Electronic Media Retail Store & Fixture Design Signage Design
Rigging & Infrastructure
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…just wanted you to know how much I
APPRECIATED everything. I’ve worked with
MANY FIRMS
BIG and SMALL and you definitely to me today.
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STOOD OUT. CEO
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Having worked with top tier talent, AKJOHNSTON specializes in VIP artist procurement and management focusing on creating the perfect sound and feel for your event. With a wide network of exceptional artists, we can assist from the contract negotiation to day of VIP talent services.
POLITICAL
INFLUENCERS
Kesha Steven Tyler
Snoop Dogg
Bill Clinton
Sir Richard Branson
Geena Davis
George W. Bush
The Dalai Llama
Leona Lewis
Julie Andrews
Mitt Romney
Kathy Ireland
Moby
Florida Georgia Line
Jeb Bush
Dianne Warren
Joe Jonas
James Cromwell
Bob Saget
Cloris Leachmann
Dick Cheney Colin Powell
Jamie Lee Curtis
Ed Asner
Robert Gates
Robin Thicke
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Pete Wilson
Taboo
Rob Dyrdek
Queen Noor of Jordan
Fergie
Alanis Morissette Deadmau5
CELEBRITY
Kaley Cuoco Taylor Dayne
TALENT
I N F L U E N C E R S & TA L E N T A C Q U I S I T I O N
Jay-Z
Bernhoft
Dr. Drew
Pia Toscano
Marie Osmond
Zendaya
DNCE
Joan Lundin
ZHU
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
Creating a fresh and bold menu that blends seamlessly with the feel of an event is a true art. With an eye for detail and vast culinary knowledge our team will help select an exquisite menu that embodies the style of the event and excites the palette. Having worked with many menu styles and parameters our team will advise on the most suitable choices for your guests count and event type, we will act as the liaison between entities to ensure the flow of service is perfectly coordinated and flawlessly executed.Â
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GIFTING
‘CARRY’ BY AKJOHNSTON
Working with countless companies and brands we develop uniquely-crafted, one-of-a-kind gifts that speak directly to you, your client and your brand. Focusing on an elevated experience for the recipient with a tailored brand-driven esthetic, each gift is the ultimate in luxury that will leave a lasting impression. We start by fully understanding your vision to ensure each of our recommendations speak to the story the gift is telling. We then fashion a one of a kind piece with refined branding and carefully crafted details for a polished finished product.
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A K J O H N S T O N R E N TA L S
Creating an iconic event begins with iconic style. With a sophisticated eye AKJOHNSTON Group has curated a robust selection of timeless furniture and dĂŠcor focusing on an upscale esthetic to fit a wide variety of corporate events. Transcending styles, we can compliment any event dĂŠcor with pieces from our collection, creating a cohesive and tasteful overall look and feel. Our inventory features pieces from designers such as Kartell, Herman Miller, Eames, Knoll and many more.
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MODDIM
MODDIM
Quick. Light-weight. Budget-friendly. Moddim three-dimensional panels fasten together to create a truly unique backdrop solution for all your show needs. Debuting in six bold patterns, the 18� matte finish tiles create a stunning design element on their own, or extraordinary effects can be produced by integrating theatrical lighting or video projection. Scalable for any size venue or function, Moddim has the flexibility to be used in scenic elements. With an option to be painted for a more permanent set, the possibilities are truly endless with the newest addition to both audio-visual and special event industries.
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BRANDS
B R A N D S T H AT T R U S T U S
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Auction.com Audi
Hoag Hospital Foundation Humane Society of the United States
Politico POM
Alaska Airlines
Infiniti
Prai Cosmetics
American India Foundation
Irvine Company
Ralph’s
Bally
Keurig
Red O
Barbara Bui
KPMG
Richard Nixon Library
Belkin
LA Philharmonic
Roberto Cavalli
Boy Scouts of America
LA Rams
Rolls-Royce
Buzzfeed
Lanvin
Sephora
Coca-Cola
Lexus
Shady Canyon Golf Club
CoreLogic Dior
LG Louis Vuitton
SmartWater Suja
Disney
Lugano Diamonds
TEDx
E!
March of Dimes
Tofurky
Ermenegildo Zegna
Maserati
Toyota
Ernst & Young
MasterCard
University of California
ESPN
Merrill Lynch
University of Southern California
Experian
Neiman Marcus
VitaminWater
ExpertJet
Nike
Venetian-Palazzo Las Vegas
Fast Company
OshKosh
Western Digital
Fox Gucci
Össur Americas Paul Frank
Westmont College WeWork
Hennessy
PIMCO
CLIENTS
SELECT CLIENT LIST
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With a vision to create world class experiences that seamlessly blend design with technology, AKJOHNSTON Group Founder and CEO, Austin Johnston has been a transformative force in revolutionizing the experiential marketing and event production industry by large. Stemmed from an uncompromising entrepreneurial instinct and personal style, Johnston has built a firm in less than a decade that focuses on innovation, quality and design in balance, which has quickly earned a world-class client list and countless industry accolades and awards.
bioGRAPHY
AUSTIN K. JOHNSTON, FOUNDER AND CEO
Armed with a personality and experience with technical production and lighting, Johnston set out in 2004 founding an event lighting, audio and video company, leading it from small business into nearly 100 events annually. Following the sale of the business in 2007, Johnston set to design and integrate systems for attractions and theme parks for a major national firm. Gaining experience with themed entertainment clients in Orlando and California, Johnston returned to his ‘calling’ by founding AKJOHNSTON Group in 2008 to offer a broad range in-house capabilities list with delivered with distinctive class and character. With the industry taking note, Johnston has been named as a top influencer in our industry by Collinson Media, he has earned an influencer in Orange County nod, named a top 40 Under 40 Innovator and has engaged and hosted keynote speeches nationally for CMP accreditation, for Microsoft Small Business and Hilton Worldwide.
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EFFICIENCY.
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ORANGE COUNTY 533 South Rose Street Anaheim, California 92805
N E W YO R K Coming Spring 2018
866.212.2192 studio@akjohnston.com
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