Top Chicago, IL Events Companies (15)
Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. Based on the belief that “Life Happens Live”, the Chicago-based company provides exceptional value by providing one of the widest selections of events and tickets in North America and an industry leading Vivid Seats Rewards program where all fans earn on every purchase. Through its proprietary software and unique technology, Vivid Seats drives the consumer and business ecosystem for live event ticketing and enables the power of shared experiences to unite people.
Tock is the all-in-one system for reservations, takeout, delivery, and events. We are changing the way restaurants, wineries, and culinary event organizers run their business and how guests explore, discover, and book at these places all around the globe.
SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers. With over 2 million users and 400+ customers, G2 and Forrester say we are one of the key contenders in the space. Brands like SAP, Pfizer, and KPMG use SpotMe to drive demand, build connections and grow revenue. Our software powers virtual events, webinars, and hybrid meetings with apps, video, attendee engagement, and analytics. Behind the magic stands a curious, diligent, and humble team with over 30 nationalities. A team that feels a deep pride in the work they do, a team that cares for each other, and a team that always chooses to play the next game.
We enable experience-seekers to buy and sell tickets whenever and wherever they are through our desktop and mobile experiences. StubHub reinvented the ticket marketplace in 2000 and continues to lead it through innovation. StubHub’s industry firsts include: the introduction of the ticketing application, interactive seat mapping, 360 degree virtual views of seating, innovative price recommendation technology and an algorithm that determines the best value on tickets
We’re the rare team who handles all your production and event technology needs. We plan and produce in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, as well as rent equipment that brings your vision to life. Based in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood, we’re a group of 100 friendly, hard-working people plus a few office dogs and a slew of beloved plants. We’re all about building a culture of respect and affection, and we offer the chance to thrive in an uplifting workplace with the best coworkers ever. Our full benefits include fully paid parental leave, 401K matching, free gym memberships, and tons of opportunities to grow your skills and career.
PartySlate is a website that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event professionals and venues across the country and the world. Brides, grooms, corporate planners, and others use PartySlate to browse thousands of curated photos to find ideas and trends for their next events.
Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. and UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, and a warm and welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting and work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets and premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudson’s Bay Company, Ares, and RXR Realty among its investors and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In. Learn more at https://convene.com/ With the acquisition of etc.venues in 2023, Convene is now the largest provider of premium meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK.
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s Top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live events and ticketing. With business operations and corporate functions across 5 major divisions, Ticketmaster, House of Blues, Concerts, Media & Sponsorship, and Artist Nation, we offer exciting opportunities across every discipline.
SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. Our commitment to Innovation in Operation® has made us an industry leader in delivering advanced capabilities to support our clients’ expanding performance and financial needs. Not only can we provide exceptional market-based expertise in each of our service lines, we utilize the latest in advanced technologies and marketing strategies, and have taken new innovative approaches supporting revenue management to maximize the performance of our clients’ businesses.
DoStuff runs 22 local event guides (Do312, DoNYC, DoLA, etc) and a Ticket Membership that drives 60m event attendees a year. Our local teams make us a trusted part of the local scene, and our tech platform ensures we’re introducing people to the best stuff to do. We cover all events, not just those we’re paid to promote, because that leads to better matches for our users, which leads to more people going out, which leads to happier people and a richer entertainment scene.
A performing arts center located in the northside of Chicago.
With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles. iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S., available on over 260 platforms and 2000+ devices. iHeartRadio offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.7 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 110 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service. iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
KemperLesnik is a leading public relations, activation and event management agency serving Fortune 500 clients. Ranked by Crain's Chicago Business among Chicago's top PR agencies, KemperLesnik produces award-winning communications programs for B2B firms, global consumer products companies and leading sports brands in addition to constructing acclaimed sports marketing sponsorship platforms and activations. KemperLesnik manages national and international events, including the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, and numerous PGA TOUR affiliated events, for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.kemperlesnik.com; Follow us on Twitter: @KemperLesnik
Encore creates memorable experiences that engage and transform organizations. As the global leader for event technology and production services, Encore’s team of creators, innovators and experts deliver real results through strategy and creative, advanced technology, digital, environmental, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual and in-person events. Encore operates in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia Pacific.
Heron is an award-winning lifestyle communications agency. Our comprehensive results-driven campaigns are ROI-proven and help garner attention that leads to real bottom line results. Our robust local, national and international campaigns include not only Public Relations and Marketing, but Digital Strategies, Social Media, Influencer Relations, and the development of Strategic Alliances and Promotions. Each Heron account is managed by a team of seasoned professionals with the experience and relationships that deliver results.
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