Case Studies
We partner with brands and agencies to deliver scalable photo, video, and gamified activations that drive engagement, content creation, and brand visibility across retail, nightlife, sports, and large-scale events.
Featured Case Studies
See how leading brands created memorable activations that drove real business results.
AI Photo Booth Galaxy S25: Sketch-to-AI Mother's Day Activation
Delivered a sketch-to-AI experience using Galaxy S25, turning guest drawings into printed and framed Mother's Day keepsakes. High-volume engagement with smooth end-to-end flow demonstrating the device's AI capabilities to multi-generational audiences.
GlamBOT GlamBOT Beauty Sphere
Cinematic slow-motion content at scale across multiple beauty events with consistent brand execution.
Trading Cards Game-Day Fan Experience
Interactive trading card experiences across multiple home games with roaming photography.
Stage Booth Pride Toronto & Montreal
Stage-style photo booth transforming guests into the focal point across two Pride weekends.
Hospitality Nightly High-Traffic Activation
Retro-themed photobooth capturing guest data nightly during TIFF and beyond.
Premium Owner Club Experience
Bespoke photo experience with custom-branded backdrop and instant high-quality prints.
Innovative Activations
Gamified experiences, vending integrations, and interactive tech that drives engagement and data capture.
Smart Vending Giveaways
Transform product sampling into an interactive experience. Guests complete branded challenges—social posts, quizzes, or photo captures—to unlock prizes from custom vending machines.
- Social media unlock triggers
- QR code & email capture
- Real-time prize inventory
- Custom branding & messaging
- Lead data CRM integration
Branded Claw Machine
The arcade classic reimagined for brand activations. Smart claw machines with touchscreens, data capture, and controlled win rates—so everyone leaves with a prize and your brand in hand.
- Guaranteed win mechanics
- Touchscreen registration
- Branded prize merchandise
- Photo/video capture integration
- Social sharing on win
Gamified Arcade Experiences
Custom arcade games, skill challenges, and competitive leaderboards that drive dwell time and create shareable moments. From retro classics to branded custom games.
- Custom branded game development
- Leaderboard competitions
- Prize unlock thresholds
- Multiplayer challenges
- UGC video capture
Robot Photo Booth
Autonomous roaming robots with integrated cameras, screens, and printers that find guests and capture candid moments—perfect for high-traffic events where mobility matters.
- Autonomous navigation
- Interactive touchscreen
- On-board printing
- Voice prompts & interaction
- Remote operation mode
Gumball Prize Challenge
Color-coded gumball machines dispensing prizes based on colors drawn. Each color unlocks different rewards—from instant prizes to grand prize entries—driving repeat engagement.
- Tiered prize levels by color
- Instant win + sweepstakes hybrid
- Photo capture on win
- Low cost, high impact
- Nostalgic appeal
SketchBot Robot Artist
An automated robot arm that draws caricatures or portraits in 45-60 seconds. Guests watch as the robot creates personalized art—a mesmerizing spectacle that draws crowds.
- 45-second portrait creation
- Multiple art styles
- Physical takeaway keepsake
- Crowd-drawing spectacle
- Time-lapse video capture
Vinny: Nightly High-Traffic Hospitality Activation
Vinny's needed to elevate its late-night atmosphere and capture guest data for ongoing marketing—without disrupting service. We delivered a retro-themed photobooth that performs nightly in a high-traffic environment.
Challenge
- Maintain natural, on-brand experience
- Operate seamlessly within limited space
- Capture customer data through engagement
- Secure opt-in consent for marketing
Execution
- Quick guest flow with minimal friction
- Email and phone number capture
- Clear opt-in for photo sharing and marketing
- Booth unlocked via post-meal QR code
Booth Types & Services
AI Photo Booth
Generative AI transformations
GlamBOT
Cinematic slow-motion
360 Video Booth
Rotating video capture
3D Camera Array
Matrix-style freeze frame
Trading Cards
Custom collectible prints
Classic Booth
Enclosed + open air
SketchBot
Robot artist portraits
Vending + Games
Gamified giveaways
Future Activation Concepts
Emerging technologies and creative concepts we're developing for forward-thinking brands.
AI Video Generation
Extend AI transformation into short-form video. Guests appear in brand commercials, movie trailers, or animated sequences—all generated in real-time at your activation.
Virtual Try-On Commerce
Bridge experiential marketing with e-commerce. Guests virtually try products and purchase directly through integrated checkout—measuring direct ROI from activation to sale.
Multi-Location Sync
Connect activations across cities simultaneously. Guests at different locations appear together in content or compete in real-time branded challenges.
Recurring Hospitality Programs
Following the Vinny model: permanent installations in restaurants and entertainment venues with ongoing data capture, loyalty integration, and guest engagement.
Questions Answered
What data can you capture during brand activations?
We capture email addresses, phone numbers, and opt-in consent. Data integrates directly with your CRM via webhooks or API. At Vinny alone, we captured 63K+ photos with 65% share rate.
Can you handle multi-day or recurring activations?
Yes! We deployed across multiple game days for Desjardins with zero operational downtime, run nightly at Vinny, and executed multi-festival campaigns for Lavazza at TIFF and ICFF.
What's your most impactful booth for social sharing?
GlamBOT delivers highest share rates with cinematic slow-motion. For Shoppers Drug Mart, 680 videos generated 1,660 total shares—nearly 2.5x amplification per capture.
Do you offer gamified vending and prize activations?
Yes! We offer smart vending machines, branded claw machines, gumball prize challenges, and custom arcade games—all with integrated data capture and social sharing.
What about robot photo booths?
We offer GlamBOT robotic arms for cinematic capture, autonomous roaming robots with integrated cameras and printers, and SketchBot robot artists for portrait creation.
How far in advance should we book?
Corporate events: 2-4 weeks notice. Custom fabrication, AI model training, or peak season: 6-12 weeks. Complex gamified activations with custom development: 8+ weeks.
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