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Smirnoff Experiential Entertainment

Dentsu Creative for Smirnoff Vodka

Goal

Increase brand visibility for Smirnoff Vodka at Pride events across Southern California

Objective

Cast, costume, and direct stilt walkers for 2022 and 2023 Pride parades and street fair activations 

Process

Dentsu Creative contracted me to produce high-impact entertainment for Smirnoff's Pride activations. Over two consecutive seasons, I led the project from concept to execution:

  • Collaborated with Dentsu to design and construct branded costumes that reflected Smirnoff’s Pride messaging and supported performer comfort and range of motion

  • Cast and managed a diverse team of professional stilt walkers, emphasizing charisma, performance skills, and crowd engagement

  • Directed the team at WEHO, San Francisco, and Long Beach Pride parades, overseeing call times, routes, safety, and real-time coordination with producers

  • Managed all performer logistics, including scheduling, contracting, and payments—ensuring smooth, professional execution for both agency and client

Nicole Ohanessian

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