Giant Spoon

Texas, get ready! #SXSW 🤠 At 1440, we prioritize people and community but as AI continues transforming industries, how do we maintain this principle? Help get us on the stage at SXSW to showcase the use of AI in production processes, and how humans will always provide a pathway to growth and true creativity. Vote for “Not Another AI Panel: Human Connection is Still King” featuring agencies like Giant Spoon, Tom Brady’s Shadow Lion, artist Julia Powell and our very own CEO here: https://lnkd.in/e9VuChj6 #AI #AITechnology #media #PanelPicker

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SXSW PanelPicker 2025 is officially open! Our session with HBO Max was selected, so if you’ve been curious to know how we sparked a worldwide takeover for “House of the Dragon” Season 2 — including putting a 270-foot dragon atop the Empire State Building — now’s your chance to find out. 🐉 Go and vote! 🖤💚 https://lnkd.in/gXdDg88h

Play is your ticket to ride 🎟️ Together with Google, we're bringing the Wheel of Champions to San Diego Comic-Con. This 80 foot-tall Ferris Wheel is more than an eye-catching ride of superheroes and villains with can’t miss views – it’s an IRL prize wheel that takes rewards to new heights, courtesy of Google Play, and Marvel Contest of Champions. 🎡 Come take a spin to win from July 25-28 at MLK Promenade across from the Convention Center.

We’re going all out for SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th Anniversary 🍍 with a  year-long, global creative platform that focuses on spreading radical positivity around the world. Built in partnership with Nickelodeon and Paramount+, “Like A Sponge” encompasses a variety of international activations, content, and partnerships, brought to life with creators and fans and united by the idea of living like SpongeBob — where the right perspective can make the mundane magical. For our first IRL activation, we’re showing up at San Diego Comic-Con with SpongeBob’s ✨Fountain of Positivity,✨ a head-turning, joy-inducing waaaaater fountain that keeps fans hydrated without the need for single-use polluting plastic. A bright yellow beacon on the grounds of #SDCC, our functional water fountain will be complete with Sponge-tastic splash zones and  memorable photo moments with your favorite Bikini Bottom characters. “‘Like a Sponge’ is all about seeing the world through Sponge-colored glasses. Bottling that can-do, nothing’s impossible spirit and finding every yay in every day,” said Ian Grody, Chief Creative Officer of Giant Spoon. “We’ve never needed it, and him, more.” SpongeBob’s Fountain of Positivity is located in front of the Omni Hotel from Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27 from 9:30am to 7:00pm, and Sunday, July 28 11:00am to 4:00pm. Come find us!

Every story has a beginning… To celebrate the upcoming release of “The Penguin,” we’re partnering with HBO Max to bring Gotham’s underworld to the heart of San Diego, inviting fans into Penguin’s famed nightclub, The Iceberg Lounge. This Friday and Saturday, guests will party with Oz’s crew, exploring the dark corners of the club for a chance to be inducted into the Penguin’s inner circle. This multi-room, immersive experience features live DJ sets, icy cocktails, exclusive giveaways and covetable photo opportunities – including Oz’s iconic purple Maserati. Score exclusive access to Gotham’s coolest underground nightclub at the link below or meet us on the ground at The Gotham Ice Truck, located at 123 6th Avenue. #ThePenguinSDCC https://lnkd.in/g9S9Xnkz

We’re stirring it up this summer with Marcus Graham Project, who are back for a creative residency in our LA office! This new cohort of 12 up-and-coming professionals marks the third year of our partnership, and they have a lot planned: 📚 Complete MGP’s curriculum  ✍️ Work on client briefs from McDonald's and Apple 🤝 Partake in a mentorship program with both agency and client executives, including Giant Spoon mentors. Learn more about MGP, including partnership and volunteer opportunities, here: https://lnkd.in/ej4EPMi

To support the next generation of creative talent, we recently hosted an end-of-the-school-year party for Bottom Line, an education non-profit that expands students’ career prospects by access and support through college. Currently, Bottom Line serves students from all five NYC boroughs, including over 1,700 college students at 21 colleges across the state. The event celebrated Bottom Line students completing the academic year, helping build community among students and staff, while also connecting students with upcoming summer program offerings. Learn more about Bottom Line’s mission and explore volunteering opportunities here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjKsJXty

We spent the weekend at #BETX shouting out Black ingenuity and entrepreneurship. 📢 Featuring brand founders and artists, Walmart Black & Unlimited: The Shoutout included: 🖌️ Personalized merch from Jae Tips (@jaetips) and Nicky Chulo (@nickychulo) and designs from Ceej Vega (@ceej.vega) and Chindo Nkenke-Smith (@ordinarychin) to help attendees shoutout their fave Black creators 🛍️ A special lineup of Black-led brands sold at Walmart 💙 And giveaways for attendees to keep and pass on to friend to keep spreading the word about Black-led businesses By giving fans the tools and inspiration to wear and share shoutouts for Black creators, The Shoutout supercharges word-of-mouth to connect them to a community of supporters and business opps. And we’re just getting started! Stay tuned as we hit the road throughout 2024.

Did you know nearly half of Black-owned businesses are discovered through word-of-mouth? That’s why we continued our partnership with Walmart to launch Black & Unlimited: The Shoutout starting this weekend at BETX in LA. We tapped designers Jae Tips (@jaetips), Nicky Chulo (@nickychulo), Ceej Vega (@ceej.vega) and Chindo Nkenke-Smith (@ordinarychin) to bring The Shoutout to life, helping attendees discover new Black-led brands and shout out their faves 📢 ✨ Wanna learn more? Head to https://lnkd.in/g2Gimdun