The Smartbox “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt” in New York City!

Smartbox - 07-12-2009, 9:58 pm - 2 Comments »

Hi everyone! The Smartbox “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt” here in New York City was a GREAT time, and we wanted to provide an overview of the experience along with lots of photos from the event.

On December 3rd in New York, consumers, bloggers and journalists began the Hunt at the iconic Empire State Building where they viewed a virtual tour of the Big Apple with NY Skyride. From there, teams were given clues that led them to their next destinations, Zamora School of Dance and Ariston Floral Boutique on behalf of New York School of Flower Design. At each location, they learned about and performed the salsa or built large flags representing all countries involved made exclusively out of flowers.

Participants raced to the finish line at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square, where each team received Smartbox™ gift boxes based on how accurately and quickly they completed the unforgettable experiences. The winning team was URBAN COOL comprised of bloggers John Simon (www.johnsimondaily.com), Kitty Bradshaw (www.kittybradshaw.com) and Yolanda “Shoshi” Shoshanna (www.luciouslifestylediva.com).

Special thanks to the members of our other teams as well, listed below - fun groups all around!

GLAM ATTACK
Nelson Arce
Millie Arce
Donna Walter
Brook Hagel (Fabulous Doodles)

GEEK CHIC
Ryan St. Germain
Wendy Stetson (Babies Gotta Have It)
Jamie Malanowski (Jamie Malanowski)
Christopher Scott (Grand Theft Video)

SEXY SPORTY
Tony Servedio
Michael Houston
Carol Cain (NY City Mama)
Travis Cain
Brandi Best (Life With 5 Monkies and 1 Ape)

SWEET GREEN
Megan Eiss-Proctor (Go Do NYC)
Seth Proctor

BABY ROCK & DOLL
Becky Ellis (Second City Style
Sarah Vaynerman (STAY COMM)
Victoria Vasiltova

Thanks to all the partners and participants for being a part of this fun day! Check out the photos below, and feel free to see more shots on our Facebook page!

Smartbox “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt” Kickoff Cocktail Reception - NYC

Smartbox - 04-12-2009, 6:27 pm - 2 Comments »

Hi everyone! The Smartbox NYC Hunt has come and gone, but we still have a lot of great photos and even more unforgettable memories of the week. Here is a batch of pictures from our kickoff cocktail reception to start - hope you enjoy, and thanks again to all the vendors, partners, and media attendees who came!

The Unforgettable Experiences Hunt in New York City

Smartbox - 04-11-2009, 2:23 pm - No Comments »

UPDATE - 12/5: We had a GREAT time at the Smartbox “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt” here in NYC! Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a fun day, and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE URBAN COOL TEAM for the win!!

We’ll have photos from the Hunt up soon - feel free to visit our Facebook page and check out photos from the cool cocktail reception from the night before!

On Thursday, December 3, 2009, Smartbox™ invites you to embark on the first worldwide “Unforgettable Experiences Hunt.” Hundreds of people in five major cities - New York, London, Berlin, Tokyo, and Sydney - will embark on a unique treasure hunt filled with multi-sensory experiences. In each city, six teams of six people will share in the suspense and fun of the hunt. Specifically, in New York, the hunt will begin in one of city’s most iconic sites, and each team will solve clues that will take them through the city that never sleeps until they reach the finish line at an unbelievable venue in Times Square.

Teams will be awarded Smartbox™ boxes based on how accurately and quickly they complete the “Unforgettable Experiences.”

Grand Prize : Gourmet Retreats Smartbox™ - a one night stay with lavish accommodations, sumptuous five-course dinners, in-room massages, and plush king size suites are just the beginning – each establishment offers a unique, unparalleled, and awe-inspiring experience for all team members for all six team members.

2nd Prize: Adrenaline Smartbox™ - Some of the most exhilarating activities to choose from, you will experience what it’s like to climb a slippery frozen waterfall, race around a track on a motorcycle or skydive from an airplane for all six team members.

3rd Prize: Charming Getaways Smartbox™ - From historic homes and rustic ranches to quaint Victorian Inns, enjoy a one-night stay and bask in the beauty of life in a home away from home at one of our bed and breakfast establishments for all six team members.

4th Prize:Serenity Smartbox™ - Health & Wellness treatments including Vichy showers and ice cream pedicures or champagne manicures and lemongrass body scrubs, our fine collection is ideal for satisfying your every whim for all six team members.

5th Prize: Adventure Smartbox™ - Rush down an ice tunnel in a bobsled, cruise the sky in an ultralight, go off-road with an ATV, or hop in a raft and battle your way down roller coaster waves – whatever your tastes are, you are bound to discover something out of the ordinary with the Adventure Smartbox™ for all six team members.

6th Prize: Fun for All Smartbox™ - We know that everyone deserves to have some fun, so whether you prefer to be challenged with a fencing lesson, indulge yourself with a wine tasting, or spook yourself on a ghost tour, this Smartbox™ has you covered for all six team members.