Brand Experience
Civic Entertainment Group for TNT
Animal Kingdom SXSW
year
2017
capabilities
Project Development
Show Development & Production
Guest Journey
Design & Engineering
Art & Design
Graphic Design & Branding
Event Production
Event Logistics & Permitting
Vendor Management
Technical Direction
Asset Coordination
Fabrication
Scenic
Videography & Photography
Production Management
Service & Support
To promote the second season of its hit crime drama Animal Kingdom, TNT wanted an immersive activation that aligned with the sustainable ethos of the South by Southwest festival. TAIT partnered with Civic Entertainment Group to bring the fictional Cody Beach, California, to the streets of Austin, Texas – a pop-up experience that created a lasting positive impact.
The Animal Kingdom activation included a sneaker bar, a live graffiti wall, a beer garden with food trucks, and the crown jewel – a real-life surfing simulator. What truly set this event apart was a rigorous sustainability program aimed at reducing waste and carbon emissions.
We partnered with Austin Creative Reuse and the Austin Materials Marketplace to identify recipients for the production's donations and succeeded in finding a home for 100% of the furniture and decor elements from the event.
The result? A killer activation for TNT, resources for Austin non-profits and less waste for the planet. Cody Beach’s success was highlighted by positive coverage in BuzzFeed and Complex, and a BizBash Award for Best Sustainability / Corporate Social Responsibility.
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