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CN Agency Awards 13 Innovation Award – with Cvent WINNER: INVNT otable example INVNT partnered with Samsung and Cheil Worldwide to launch its Galaxy Note9, as well as its S Pen, Galaxy Home Speaker, Galaxy Watch 2, and multi-device experiences. The nomination read: “We managed the venue sourcing process and collectively decided on a seating arrangement that would complement our stage design. It featured a seven-part ensemble of LED surfaces, including a 106x50-foot main screen; 80x50-foot LED stage; the venue’s four Jumbotron screens and another two rings of LED were strategically placed around the arena. “These elements created a unique perspective where the products floated holographically across the LED Surfaces. This experience was accentuated by interactive LED wristbands from Pixmob, which lit up and changed colour in response to audience movements and the content displayed on screen.” What the judges said “INVNT is comprised of people who are dedicated to learning, passionate about coming in to work every day, aren’t afraid to take risks and don’t settle for average. It’s not an age thing, it’s very much a mindset and belief system thing. Evidence: Samsung unpacked. Overall very impressive with the LED staging, camera work, on stage attendee presence Outcomes: the first six weeks of the site going live, there were 669 registrations of users who have created an account on the site. This surpassed the target of 100 registrations a week by 11.5%.” Best Start-up Agency – with Café de Paris WINNER: TEN6 Creative ho’s in charge: Matt Culverhouse After a career that ranged from theatre production to hotel management to corporate conferences and sporting events, Matt Culverhouse wanted to put an agency together that allowed him to exercise his creative interests as well as providing a personal and outstanding customer experience to all clients. Achievements TEN6 has been incorporated in the US, allowing the company to continue to build its team and increase the number of freelancers. There are plans to open an official West Coast office during Q3 of 2019 and add to an already impressive US footprint. The company is currently forecasting turnover of £3.5m in 2019, thanks to a current retention rate of 100% of 2017 and 2018 repeat business. What the judges said “Ten6 Creative were the stand-out agency due to their growth, international scope, and examples of technological innovation.” www.cnagencyawards.co.uk