Chicago Video Activations: Engage the Midwest's Biggest Audiences

McCormick Place draws over 3 million visitors a year to North America's largest convention center. Whether you are activating at a massive trade show, a corporate event in the West Loop, or a brand sponsorship at Soldier Field, we bring the crew, the equipment, and the creative to make your brand the most memorable part of the experience.

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The Chicago Advantage

The Midwest's Corporate Powerhouse

Chicago is where brands go to meet the market. McCormick Place alone is 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, the largest convention center in North America. Add the city's concentration of CPG headquarters (McDonald's, Kraft Heinz), a massive sports culture fueling sponsorship activations, and a convention calendar packed year-round, and you have one of the highest-density activation markets in the country.

2.6M

Sq Ft of Exhibit Space

McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, hosting 200+ events per year.

3M+

Annual Convention Visitors

Chicago's convention calendar runs year-round with trade shows, corporate events, and brand experiences.

CPG Hub

Fortune 500 Headquarters

McDonald's, Kraft Heinz, Walgreens, Abbott, and dozens more call Chicago home, creating a dense market of brand activation buyers.

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Major League Sports Culture

Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox. Every season brings sponsorship activations, fan experiences, and corporate hospitality events.

Our Services

Video Activations Built for Chicago Events

Green screen video activation at a Chicago trade show

Green Screen Video

Place attendees inside branded video worlds on the McCormick Place show floor. Real-time compositing, instant SMS delivery, 60+ guests per hour per station.

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Green screen photo activation for Chicago corporate event

Green Screen Photos

High-volume branded photo activations ideal for Chicago Auto Show booths and corporate galas in the Loop. Instant prints and digital delivery.

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Flipbook activation at a Chicago brand event

Flipbook Activations

Custom-printed 60-page flipbooks in 90 seconds. A physical branded keepsake that trade show attendees carry back to the office and keep on their desks.

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360 video booth at a Chicago event

360 Video Booths

Slow-motion 360 video that stops traffic on the show floor. Perfect for product launches at Navy Pier and sponsorship activations at the United Center.

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AI photo activation at a Chicago corporate event

AI Photo Experiences

AI-powered photo transformations that generate buzz at C2E2, NeoCon, and corporate innovation events. Guests see themselves reimagined in seconds.

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Roaming photography at a Chicago event

Roaming Photography

SpotMyPhotos roaming photographers cover your Chicago event from cocktail hour to keynote. AI-powered facial recognition delivers photos to guests automatically.

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Where We Activate

Chicago Venues and Neighborhoods We Know

We have activated at venues across Chicago, from the massive halls of McCormick Place to intimate West Loop event spaces. We understand the logistics, load-in requirements, and union labor rules at every major venue.

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Convention Centers

McCormick Place (North, South, West, Lakeside), Navy Pier, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont)

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Sports and Entertainment

United Center, Soldier Field, Wintrust Arena, Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago Theatre

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Event Spaces

Morgan Manufacturing, Room 1520, Moonlight Studios, The Geraghty, Bridgeport Art Center, Revel Motor Row

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Neighborhoods

The Loop, River North, West Loop/Fulton Market, South Loop (McCormick Place area), Magnificent Mile, Streeterville

Events We Serve

Major Chicago Events and Trade Shows

Chicago's convention calendar is one of the busiest in the world. These are the events where our activations drive the most impact for brands.

Chicago Auto Show

The nation's largest public auto show. OEMs and sponsors use our activations to create shareable moments with 700,000+ attendees.

NRA Show

The National Restaurant Association Show brings 60,000+ foodservice professionals to McCormick Place. Stand out on a show floor with 2,000+ exhibitors.

IMTS

The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws 130,000+ attendees every two years. Our activations help exhibitors generate leads and social reach.

C2E2

Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. Fan culture meets brand activations. Green screen and AI photo experiences are a natural fit.

PACK EXPO

The packaging industry's biggest event. 44,000+ attendees browsing innovations. Give your booth the traffic-stopper it needs.

Lollapalooza Brand Activations

Brand sponsors at Lollapalooza use our activations to engage 400,000+ festival-goers across four days in Grant Park.

Also active at: RSNA, NeoCon, Sweets & Snacks Expo, ProMat, IFT FIRST, ISSA Show, and corporate events for Chicago-headquartered brands including McDonald's, Kraft Heinz, Walgreens, Abbott, and United Airlines.

How It Works

Three Steps to Your Chicago Activation

1

Tell Us About Your Event

Share your event details, venue, dates, expected attendance, and brand goals. We will recommend the right activation mix and provide an all-inclusive quote.

2

We Build Your Custom Experience

Our design team creates branded assets (video backgrounds, overlays, flipbook covers, landing pages) tailored to your campaign. You approve everything before the event.

3

We Show Up and Run It

Our crew arrives at your Chicago venue with all equipment, handles setup, runs the activation, and delivers a post-event analytics report. You focus on your guests.

Chicago Video Activations FAQ

Ready to Activate in Chicago?

Tell us about your Chicago event and we will design an activation package that fits your venue, your audience, and your brand goals.

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