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September 1, 2023

Judy Skiles Lavers appointed to Project Worldwide Board of Directors

Independent, employee-owned network of creative agencies, Project Worldwide, is promoting Judy Skiles Lavers, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the company’s Board of Directors.

The Valorant Champions Tour from Los Angeles-based Riot Games sold out the Kia Forum, with 11,500 people attending the esport’s final. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

August 31, 2023

Forget Harry Styles. Riot Games is one of L.A.’s biggest stars headlining the Kia Forum

The roar of cheering fans echoed across the Kia Forum on Saturday as singers took the stage beneath glimmering lights and flashes of flame to perform a dramatic opening act. But the thousands gathered in Inglewood over the weekend weren’t screaming for Sam Smith or Harry Styles — they were cheering for professional esports players. The Valorant Champions Tour grand final, which drew 11,500 people, was hosted by Los Angeles-based video game giant Riot Games and its agency OS Studios.

June 12, 2023

Project adds to its Leadership Team To Unlock Network Power

Independent, employee-owned network of creative agencies, Project Worldwide, is promoting industry veteran Bernd Schury to Geschaftsfuhrer (Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director) of Raumtechnik, a German-based premier 3-D marketing, design engineering, and fabrication company for many of the world's leading brands. In his new role, Schury will lead Raumtechnik's German headquarters in Stuttgart, and foster growth in its offices in Cologne, Munich, and Shanghai, China. This comprehensive platform has led to unmatched strength and fabrication capabilities for some of the world's most valuable and discerning brands, including Mercedes-Benz Group, Siemens, Deutsche Telekom, Dentsply Sirona, Cisco, Renault, Villeroy & Boch, Lamborghini, Bentley, Cartier, and many others.

July 18, 2023

George P. Johnson Opens Las Vegas Fabrication Facility

George P. Johnson (GPJ), the world's leading event and experience marketing agency and a member of the Project Worldwide network, takes a major step forward in its sustainability initiatives by opening a state-of-the-art fabrication warehouse in Las Vegas. The new facility will enable large scale material recycling and limiting the carbon footprint for a wide variety of events and conferences that are held every year in one of the nation's busiest conference hubs.

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July 11, 2023

Experience Marketing Agency George P. Johnson Announces Edward Scott as COO

George P. Johnson (GPJ), the world’s leading event and experience marketing agency and a member of the Project Worldwide network, announces the hiring of Edward Scott as Chief Operating Officer. GPJ creates award-winning experiential programs and activations for global brands, and is noted for its strategy-fueled creative, flawless execution, and the length of its client relationships. Ed has long admired GPJ as an industry leader and is thrilled to be joining GPJ after stints with other major experiential agencies.

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July 7, 2023

The great perspective shake-up: what parenthood teaches us about brand experiences

Rachel Russell and Sophie Taylor of experiential marketing agency George P. Johnson dive into the industry perspectives they’ve gained since becoming parents including how connection is transformative.

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June 19, 2023

The Most Impactful Pride Month 2023 Campaigns

“Hosting events and launching special collections or marketing campaigns only during Pride month isn’t enough,” said Hannah Schalles, senior art director at Wondersauce. “Even if you’re donating a percent of purchases to support LGBTQ+ organizations, doing so for one month out of the year isn’t cutting it. This year in particular the queer community is watching very closely. How are you showing up for us all year long? How are you supporting your LGBTQ+ employees and their families? It all matters.”

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