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Dragonfli Roundup: Fall 2024

It was another busy summer and fall for the Dragonfli team. Across the western US, we continued activating with Toyota and Lexus dealers, while closer to home, we were part of the team to unveil the official word that Salt Lake would host the 2034 Olympic Games. Read on for more on the last few…

Dragonfli Roundup: Winter & Spring 2024

2024 started with some impressive events across North America for the Dragonfli Media team. From a world broadcast in our backyard to activations across the West, our team worked to bring dynamic events to life. Read on for more about what Dragonfli has achieved so far in 2024:  International Biathlon Union Broadcast We were delighted…

REMI Production in Sports Broadcasting

In recent years, the landscape of live sports broadcasting has undergone a transformative shift, with the adoption of Remote Integrated Media Workflow (REMI) gaining significant momentum. This technology, propelled further into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, has revolutionized how broadcasters produce live content. In this blog post, we will delve into the key aspects…

Dragonfli Roundup: Summer to Winter 2023

We’re taking a look back at the work our team accomplished in the back half of 2023. From July to December, we managed projects across the US, from our homebase in Salt Lake City to national and international broadcasts. We continued strong partnerships with brands like Inman and the National Lacrosse League, while developing new…

Looking Ahead to the Paris Olympics

For most of the world, the Olympic Games are a once every four years phenomenon. Countries showcase their best at each sport, athletes compete for medals, and spectators try their best to learn the rules of a new event via an NBC announcer’s narration. Every four years, the Olympics take center stage for 18 days,…

A Different Kind of Environmental Branding

 

Dragonfli Roundup: Winter & Spring 2023

From livestreams on ski resort slopes to the heat of Formula 1 in Miami, our team carried out a multitude of exciting projects this winter and spring. We met the challenges of extreme weather and new project partners in stride, continuing to provide top tier services across all our events. Read on for more about…

Dragonfli Roundup: Fall & Winter 2022

Much like this year’s snowfall in Utah, the Dragonfli team doesn’t stop. We had a bustling fall, filled with all manner of projects from Toyota activations to (one of) the world’s longest livestreams with Pit Viper. We covered a lot of ground across the US, from ski and snowboard competitions to broadcasting for the National…

Dragonfli Roundup

From the bustling streets of Brooklyn to the arid Nevada desert, this summer took us around the country for fast-paced action on the track, classic films in the mountains and rocking concerts on the big stage. A big thank you to our incredible staff and partners for their amazing work all summer long. The snow…

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation 50th Anniversary

Alongside the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, we produced a video to celebrate its 50th anniversary and commemorate the rich history of the program. Featuring some of the greatest pioneers in skiing and snowboarding as well as Olympians, World Cup stars, Freeride World Tour champions and the next generation of the sport, the interviews and footage…

Dragonfli Roundup

We’re off to a busy start in 2022 with plenty of time on the snow, in the studio and out in the community. Thank you to all of our staff, partners and friends for all of the hard work and dedication — looking forward to keeping the momentum going throughout the year. Woodward Peace Park…

Dragonfli Roundup

A big thank you to all of our friends and partners for a very successful 2021. Because of you, we were able to return to planning and executing events from New York to California, direct and produce shows for audiences around the globe and continue to create meaningful experiences for amazing brands and their consumers.…

Dragonfli Roundup

The return of many of our annual summer projects had us busy in the event world. With no shortage of Live projects and a new partnership that brought us back to New York City, there is plenty to catch up on in the latest Dragonfli Roundup. Live As President Barack Obama officially broke ground on…

NYC Homecoming

The vibrant restaurant and food scene is what makes New York one of the greatest cities in the world. After an uncertain year for many in the business, the streets of the Big Apple are buzzing once again. To celebrate, the city sponsored NYC Homecoming, a weeklong celebration featuring 100+ cultural and community events across…

Dragonfli Roundup

Summer is off and running and we are excited to have a jam-packed schedule.  A team of 40+ full-time and contract staff is boots on the ground in Brooklyn, NY for Formula E’s lone stateside stop. With a host of capabilities on our plate including site build, branding, permitting processes and vendor management, we can’t…

Dragonfli Roundup

While the start of 2021 has been a challenge, we have remained creative and nimble alongside our partners and clients. Together, we have produced memorable projects with more on the horizon. From virtual conferences to the return of safe events on slopes of Jackson Hole, Aspen and Squaw Valley, take a look at what we’ve…

USA Skateboarding Journey to Tokyo Presented by Toyota

Among many drawbacks of the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games due to COVID-19 was the delay of skateboarding’s Olympic debut. While skateboarding fans around the world will have to wait to cheer on the sport’s biggest stars on the world’s biggest stage, they can fix their attention on a new documentary, USA Skateboarding Journey…

Resilient & Creative

In what has been anything but a standard summer, kudos are in order for our entire staff. Some of our favorite projects and staples of our professional schedules were canceled or drastically altered. Yet, we have remained resilient and creative, generating new business and cultivating healthy partnerships in the process. Check out a recap of…

Dragonfli Project Managers Complete COVID-19 Compliance Training

Dragonfli Media has long been known for our ability to create memorable experiences that attract massive flocks of fans. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, however, that portion of our services needed an immediate makeover. Festivals, concerts and buzzing events as we have known them are currently on hold. Fortunately, our nimble team was ready to…

World Premiere of Matchstick Productions’ ‘Huck Yeah’ Set for Twilight Drive-In Series

PARK CITY, UT (Aug. 27, 2020) — The best skiers in the world will grace the big screen as Matchstick Productions’ Huck Yeah premieres at the Twilight Drive-In at the Utah Olympic Park. Matchstick’s 22nd year of ski movie production and subsequent World Tour will take place initially at pop-up custom drive-in movie venues, making…

The New Future of Experiential Marketing

Many brands rely heavily on connecting with their fans and consumers through live, meaningful experiences. In today’s current climate, many traditional events have been severely altered to meet social distancing standards, if not canceled altogether. However, in those altered plans lies great opportunity. Brands that continue to treat their employees and customers well will develop…

Virtual, the New Reality

Although some restrictions for mass gatherings and travel are returning to normal levels, there is still some uncertainty about the logistics and safety of hosting and sponsoring in-person events. Our team has taken the first steps in turning the traditional event space into a virtual experience.  Inman Connect Now is an annual real estate summit…

The Olympics are Postponed. Now What?

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent rippling effects through the sports world, bringing all competition to a screeching halt. Some NCAA conference tournaments literally stopped midgame with teams never returning from the halftime intermission while some never even tipped off. March Madness was not to be and the NBA and NHL seasons are on an extended…

MONTH IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY

Gone Phishin’ Live from Cancun, Mexico, Johnny Cunningham encoded and delivered four nights of Phish shows to their live platform, livephish.com   Live From Squallywood Barb Hamblett and Seth Delorey kicked off the first of three Chase Sapphire ski weekends – Part I, live from Squaw Valley. Chase Sapphire cardholders were treated to a warming hut…

MONTH IN REVIEW: JANUARY

Google at Sundance Dragonfli oversaw a project with Google Brand Studio at High West Distillery’s Nelson Cottage in Park City. Google hosted producers and directors from films featured in the 2020 Sundance Film Festival for an evening of mixing and mingling. Playing in the Sand Dragonfli Media and Johnny Cunningham returned to the beaches of Mexico for…

USA SKATEBOARDING ANNOUNCES FIRST NATIONAL TEAM

We are excited to support the development of our newest client USA Skateboarding “Together with Toyota and Nike, USA Skateboarding – the U.S. governing body for skateboarding – announced 16 members would join the first-ever skateboarding national team. Men’s and Women’s Skateboard Park and Street events will make their Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020…