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Hartmann Studios is a full-service brand experience agency producing the gamut of in-person, virtual and hybrid events—user conferences, internal events, press events, product launches, parades, general sessions and keynotes to name a few. Providing content development, executive coaching, script writing, storytelling, journey mapping and set design—when we say full-service, we mean it.

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40+
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98%
Customer Satisfaction
100+
Global Clients
1000+
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What We Do

We build events and experiences that connect, evoke and emote—because relationships aren’t sparked to the rhythm of KPIs.

 

 

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We Create With Intention + Deliver Results

From immersive event architecture and fluent messaging strategy, to impactful multimedia design and long-term sponsorships, our team of tech-savvy, creative experts focus on the big picture while obsessing over every last detail.

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Civic, Community + Press Events

Create an outdoor hub for 30K people

IBM Think

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Build LinkedIn Life through a pandemic

LinkedIn Holiday Events

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Engage executive leaders in launch of new division

GE Digital Leadership Conference

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Celebrations + Live Performances

City-wide parades fit for champions

Golden State Warriors Celebrations

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Reward stellar performance with exclusive hospitality

Oracle Club Excellence

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Transform raw space into bold festival and back again

Oracle OpenWorld Appreciation Event

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Adobe celebrates 30 years of Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat 30th Anniversary

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Honor iconic creative with international authenticity

Adobe 40th Anniversary

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CrowdStrike hosts a wild night at SFMOMA

CrowdStrike Party @ RSA

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Welcome international luminaries to San Francisco

APEC Leaders Week

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We partner with top organizations who want to elevate their events, whether it’s an in-person, virtual or hybrid experience.

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“Story First” Event Design (Part 2): Setting the Scene

What you need to know In a “Story First” event planning approach, the setting is about so much more than where your event is held. Settings evoke a mood, but they also have the power to define and even change characters. Think of the deep, dark forest in fairy tales or the Millennium Falcon in…

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How to Take a “Story First” Approach to Event Planning (Part 1) 

What you need to know Setting a successful creative event strategy starts with knowing how to tell a good story. Event professionals who approach event planning like they’re drafting a bestselling book or blockbuster screenplay create a more engrossing experience for attendees. Instead of executing against a checklist, they’re plotting opportunities to forge emotional connections….

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Secrets to a Captivating General Session From an Immersive Events Expert

What you need to know Inspiring corporate event audiences to perk up and engage at an 8 a.m. general session isn’t easy. Delivering interesting and memorable presentations is an art. We asked Senior Creative Director at Hartmann Studios, Ryan Girard for his secret to helping speakers feel confident in front of a crowd. Ryan is…

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5 Tips to Weave a Compelling Narrative Into Your Creative
Event Strategy

What you need to know The auditorium lights dim, and the stage brightens. A singular figure steps forward and begins to tell a story. The audience is rapt. They laugh at some anecdotes and their eyes well at others. The speaker captivates everyone by conveying a universal message in a way that touches everyone at…

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How Long Should A Memorable Keynote Presentation Be?

Hartmann Studios Executive Creative Director Jeff Vara gets this question a lot. And given his decades of experience crafting keynotes, we’re keen to hear his answer. “Any form of communication should only be as long as it needs to be to get your message across. And no longer,” Vara explains. “Once [your audience] gets your…

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Is Your Party On Point? Three Key Questions To Answer Before Planning The Ultimate Soirée

You’ve just been tasked with organizing your next corporate party. Your budget? The sky’s the limit. (This is hypothetical. Stay with us.) While it may be tempting to immediately check on Taylor Swift’s availability, there are a few questions we recommend you first ask yourself—three to be exact—to ensure your celebration is a success. “What’s…

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“For nearly 20 years, they’ve continued to bring new and innovative ideas to ensure our event experiences are engaging, effective and fresh for our attendees year after year. We truly appreciate and trust the Hartmann Studios team and value their partnership. Above all, they are a fantastic organization with amazing people who always deliver.”
“Hartmann Studios delivered on every detail for the urban hike through San Francisco. The creativity in the lighting, décor, furniture and entertainment made for an amazing experience for our guests and it was a true delight to see the surprises unfold!”
“Hartmann Studios is responsive, with high touch concierge-like service. We trust Hartmann with our most senior executives, working with and managing content ideation, creation and on set production.”

Fortune 20 Market Leader

“What would you tell a friend or colleague about working with Hartmann Studios? I would tell them that there is no one else I’d rather work with to pull off a huge, stressful project and they are a team I 100% trust.”
“Hartmann Studios is amazing—a true partner in every sense of the word. They did an outstanding job supporting the PR team in our media activation this year, and we can’t wait to repeat it even bigger and better next year! Thank you for all you do for The Home Depot and especially the PR team.”

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