Mark Stephen Experiential Agency

17/11/2023

Join us in our latest podcast episode featuring Ashaunna Ayers, as she reveals how the power of storytelling and strategic marketing propelled her career and led to the launch of her own successful agency.

🎧 Dive into our chat with Ashaunna wherever you listen to podcasts.

15/11/2023

🎙️ NEW EPISODE on Creating The Perfect Experience: We're joined by Ashanna Ayers as we dive into How Storytelling Shapes Experiences.

In this episode, we discuss:

〰️ Ashaunna’s journey from the music industry to managing clients like Jay Z, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, and Mary J. Blige– to where she is today, founder of The Ayars Agency

〰️ Ashaunna's biggest inspirations and influences that fuel her motivation

〰️ How to effectively balance client needs with your own marketing expertise, brand collaborations, and understanding of consumer behavior

〰️ Ashuanna's advice to potential clients + so much more!

🎧 Tune into our chat with Ashaunna wherever you listen to podcasts!

23/10/2023

In our recent podcast episode, we are thrilled to have Bonnie Smith, Senior Vice President, Head of Vivi at Jack Morton, share her insightful journey through the world of event marketing. From her humble beginnings as a Production Coordinator to her current senior role, Bonnie illuminates the dynamic intricacies of the industry.

Tune into our insightful chat with Bonnie wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧

06/10/2023

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: "How to Craft a Creative Career"

Join me for a new episode on Creating The Perfect Experience as I dive into the world of event marketing with Bonnie Smith, Senior Vice President, Account Director, and Head of Vivi at Jack Morton.

In this episode, we discuss:

〰️ Bonnie's Inspiring Career Journey: From Production Coordinator to Senior Vice President at Jack Morton

〰️ Boutique Firms vs. Global Design Agencies: Understanding the Distinctions

〰️ Career Growth Essentials: Tools and Strategies for Success

I would love for you to be part of the conversation, share your key takeaways, and help inspire fellow industry professionals. If you find this episode valuable, leaving a review would be greatly appreciated!

07/09/2023

🎙️ NOW STREAMING: How Diverse Experience Create Success

Join us as we sit down with Christine McBride, Senior Director of Experiential, Logistics, and Operations for the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and more.

If you find this conversation inspiring, tag us and share your key takeaways. Consider leaving us a review to help us reach even more event enthusiasts. Let's keep creating unforgettable experiences.

Listen now at https://buff.ly/3oNgVYQ

06/07/2023

🎙️ A new podcast episode was released today. Check out the latest conversation with Mo Caicedo from Hey Mister. Mo is an award-winning 3D animator. His company, Hey Mister, is a full-service visual effects animation interactive studio, which creates virtual experiences for well-known clients and big-name companies.

Tune in to hear how you can use and implement Artificial Intelligence, Web AR, Augmented Reality, Unity, and CGI at your next event.

Listen here at: https://buff.ly/3pDiS9m
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03/07/2023

It's a new month, which means a new podcast episode. Tune in On Thursday for an exciting and interesting conversation with Maurice Mo Caicedo from Hey Mister!. Mark and Mo discuss all things technology and events.
Mo is an award-winning 3D Animator, Director, and Entrepreneur based in NYC. His work has been featured on Motionographer, Stash Magazine, Boards, Creativity, and Post Magazine, as well as a theatrical/cinematic release for his work on Nike's Shoxploitation campaign which is now a part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection.
You don’t want to miss this conversation.

Check out the entire conversation at https://buff.ly/3pDiS9m

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01/06/2023

🎙️ A New Episode of the Creating the Perfect Experience podcast is out today in audio and video format. In this episode, I speak with Elizabeth Anne Frank about her experiential staffing agency, her non-profit MrBones and Co, and so much more. You don't want to miss this conversation. Listen now at https://buff.ly/3oNgVYQ or check out our YouTube video at https://buff.ly/3zExwTE

04/05/2023

🎙️ New podcast alert! I sat down with Broadway House Manager and Director of Operations for Second Stage Theater Jim Joseph. Tune In to hear Jim talk about what he calls the "Magic Elixir" of succeeding in broadway and so much more.

You do not want to miss another fascinating conversation.

Check out the conversation at https://buff.ly/3pDiS9m

02/05/2023

🎙️ Tune in on Thurday, a new podcast episode will be released. This time we sat down with Broadway House Manager and Director of Operations for Second Stage Theater Jim Joseph. Check out a snippet of our conversation. You don't want to be left without your ticket to this episode. 🎫

https://buff.ly/3pDiS9m

25/04/2023

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06/04/2023

New Podcast episode released today. Check out the latest conversation with Andrew Greene from Housing Works Inc. Tune in to hear how Housing Works creates unique fund-raising events, New Yorks first cannabis dispencery and so much more.

Listen now at https://buff.ly/3oNgVYQ

02/03/2023

Make sure to check out the new podcast episode of Creating the Perfect Experience: How to Turn a Creative Concept into Reality!

In this episode, I spoke with Tom Williams about his work in scenic design and his method of turning ideas into real installations.

Listen now at https://buff.ly/3l1ux3v

01/02/2023

💍 Tune in tomorrow, we have another exciting podcast episode with Eva Clark from https://buff.ly/3WTP5IH. Eva has planned over 500 weddings in the US and Europe, was named one of the best wedding planners in America by Brides Magazine. 👰‍♀️ 🤵 You don't want to miss this conversation.

Listen at https://buff.ly/3pDiS9m

30/01/2023

Before & After:
Our recent project for transformed their New York headquarters to ensure it was both modernized and welcoming. Our side-by-side comparison exemplifies the power of branding in the real world!

30/12/2022

So much fun working with and .astasio to create NYC’s first legal cannabis store. Based on today’s lines and press coverage it’s going to be a huge success.

02/12/2022

The new color of the year. Viva Magenta

01/12/2022

Hit play on the new podcast episode for all things fashion + events! 🎧

Tune in to our newest episode of Creating the Perfect Experience, where Mark hosts Christina Neault, a fashion industry powerhouse who brings 25 years of global industry experience to the discussion. Neault’s background as the executive producer of fashion week in NYC, LA, and Miami, and coveted consultant for fashion weeks in Berlin, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seoul, and Toronto allows her to share storied expertise, tips, and experience with all of us. 👠👗

Available now where you stream podcasts!

03/11/2022

New episode alert! In this episode, I sat down with Teena Mobley, Brand Experience and Events Manager at CBS. Teena nearly died from cystic fibrosis when she was 10 years old, today she’s thriving, creating her own opportunities, and taking risks. Tune in to hear more about her inspirational story, and career journey.

Check out my conversations at https://buff.ly/3oNgVYQ

01/11/2022

Tune In on Thursday 🎙️ I sat down with Teena Mobley Brand Experience and Events Manager at CBS. We discuss her start in the event planning business, taking risks, creating your own opportunities, and embracing being uncomfortable.

Click the link https://buff.ly/3oNgVYQ

09/09/2022

Did you know we sat down with the award-winning creator of New York Fashion Week herself Fern Mallis Fern Mallis on our podcast Creating The Perfect Experience? Click the link below to listen to our conversation about how to craft a memorable experience in the Fashion industry, Fern’s impressive career in fashion, and event planning in NYC. You’ll be sure to enjoy this conversation. https://buff.ly/3oNgVYQ

19/05/2022

03/05/2022

We are taking a look back at our immersive virtual store for Kohls! We promoted digital gift giving in a creative way to showcase the best products in the metaverse!

03/03/2022

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11/02/2022

Essence Fashion House wins Best Culture /Multicultural Event at the BizBash Event Experience Awards!!! 🎉Congratulations to Essence!! Our team is thrilled to have been the design and production partner on this award winning project. house

01/02/2022

Happy Lunar New Year from our team at Mark Stephen Agency! We are honored to be part of the annual installation at the Empire State Building to celebrate the year of the tiger! Make sure to check out our displays on view now at the iconic building! ⠀
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31/12/2021

Happy New Year from the Mark Stephen Agency team.

14/12/2021

We are so glad to add some holiday festivities to Sunrise at East 56th! ⠀
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09/11/2021

After being postponed in 2020, we returned to designing this live fintech conference last week. .

14/10/2021

I am delighted to introduce our latest immersive environment. 🖥️ The platform explores the future of entertainment and retail spaces while incorporating the latest technology and adding some of the coolest new features. 🌅 us DM for more info