Looking ahead to a greener future: We pay attention to the environmental impact of our own and our clients’ businesses. The need to be good stewards of the earth’s resources has spawned new products, services, and business opportunities. If sustainability is important to you, we’ll help you “green” your events through messaging, vendor recommendations, fuel-efficient transportation, sustainable catering, and environmentally-sound logistics systems.

Our Services

Concept Development + Project Management + Vendor Contracting and
Management + Entertainment Consulting + Collateral Design and Production + Sound, Light, Staging and Logistics

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Green STAR 2011

Green STAR 2011 is a newly-minted vendor fair produced by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that brings together contractors, procurement officials, and end-users from Massachusetts departments with the goal of adhering to the Governor’s mandate to use more sustainable products and services. Green STAR features a wide spectrum of environmentally-preferred product vendors—and contractors, purchasing agents, and facilities managers from the private sector are invited to attend. CommPromo provided program consultation, production management, communications and outreach to the private sector for this business-to-business event.

Down:2:Earth (D2E)

Down:2:Earth (D2E) is a destination for consumers concerned about our impact on the environment and a showcase for companies offering “green” lifestyle choices. D2E provides a platform for companies in the vanguard of sustainability to promote their products and services—and it offers consumers useful information about making homes energy-efficient, sourcing food and other products locally, and making environmentally-sound lifestyle choices. Attendees can attend a “Local Bites” preview party, eco-fashion shows, cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, and children’s eco-friendly activities.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Tour de Soul, 2001

NESEA contracted CommPromo to expand awareness of renewable energy vehicles through a six-city road rally that showcased electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles. We developed new branding and promotional materials—and we created media partnerships in each market to promote the event, increase awareness, and attract a wide audience. The culminating event of the Tour de Sol drew more than 5,000 people to City Hall Plaza in Boston. Mission accomplished!

CommPromo has extensive experience working with print, broadcast, and social media, creating promotions that help both our clients and our media partners leverage their brands.

Our Services

Audit event assets + Identify sponsorship opportunities + Package appeals to sponsors + Conduct sales and manage relationships, contracts, and deliverables + Support activation programs, including on-site management + Create post-promotion surveys

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Global Voices International Documentary Film Festival 2007, 2008

The United Nations Association of Greater Boston asked CommPromo to find compatible sponsors for their international film festival. We matched the event with high profile sponsors Avid Technology, The Boston Phoenix, and Forbes Loft. The result: heightened visibility, a wider audience, and improved fundraising for the UNAGB.

Boston 04

CommPromo handled concept development and event production for the Massachusetts State Congressional Delegation in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention in Boston. We secured corporate underwriting to cover all production costs of the kick-off breakfast, the DNC opening night party, and the pre- and post- nomination receptions.

Boston Wine Expo

Now in its 20th year, The Boston Wine expo brings together wine enthusiasts from all over New England for a celebration of fine wine, food, culinary demonstrations, and wine education. CommPromo worked with Resource Plus Shows and Events on sponsorship development. We delivered the two signature sponsors, Jet Blue and Infiniti, whose commitment to the Boston Wine Expo for more than five years has been a big part of its success.

Sponsors: Electrolux, Organic Valley, Whole Foods Market, Kunde Estate Winery, Mahoney’s, Mass Convention Center Authority, Zipcar

United Nations Association Film Festival, 2006

Sponsors: Avid Technology, Forbes Lofts, The Boston Phoenix

Boston Wine Expo, World Trade Center Boston – 2005-2007

Sponsors: JetBlue Airways, Infiniti, Barbados Tourist Authority

Washington Wine and Food Festival, Washington, DC – 2005-2007

Sponsors: JetBlue Airways, Infiniti, Balducci’s

Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Lenox, MA, Labor Day, 2005 –

Sponsor: Volkswagen of America

Boston Comedy Festival

Media Partnership: Boston Metro

Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion Festival Betances, 2005 –

Sponsors: Verizon Wireless, AT&T

Shake It Up – Opening night event for Massachusetts Delegation

to Boston ’04 Democratic National Convention, July, 2004
Sponsor: Genzyme

Nomination Night Party for Massachusetts and North Carolina Delegations to Boston ’04 Democratic National Convention, July, 2004

Sponsors: Pepsi, Massachusetts Credit Union League

7th annual Festival of Women’s Cinema, The Brattle Theater

Sponsors: Turner Classic Movies, Hyundai

College Fest – 1990 – 2003

Sponsors: Mastercard,
AT&T, Best Buy, Oldsmobile, Sprint, Ford Motor Company, Guess, Orangina

Our Services

Message development + Campaign strategy and implementation + Promotion and advertising + Marketing Collateral + Social Media + Public Relations

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photo – Mark Hunt

Boston Common Frog Pond

CommPromo manages the public relations and promotional campaign for the Boston Common Frog Pond, currently under management by The Skating Club of Boston. CommPromo oversees the social media presence for this legacy Boston cultural destination. We also develop media, vendor, and sponsor partnerships, creating a mix of events that attract diverse audiences of Bostonians and tourists to this terrific outdoor venue.

Roberto Bazzoni Onlus Annual Fundraising Gala—2006, 2007, 2008

Pioneer Investments’ charitable non-profit association, The Roberto Bazzoni Onlus, provides funding for humanitarian projects around the world. We provided program and entertainment consultation for their annual fundraising event, signed several sponsors for the event, and managed the promotional campaign. Our efforts elevated the visibility of the organization by securing segments on the BBC’s The World, CNN’s World Aids Day Program, WGBH, and WBUR. The event raised more than $150,000 to support ongoing Onlus efforts to combat AIDS in Zimbabwe.

A Russian Revel: the Ballet Russes Centennial Celebration, 2009

The Ballet Russes retained CommPromo to produce A Russian Revel, an evening of ballet, music, and poetry featuring prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili. We oversaw all production, provided program consultation, developed and implemented the promotion and advertising campaigns, and provided on-site event management. A Russian Revel provided financial support and set the stage for the month-long series of Ballets Russes events in 2010.