Entertainment Solutions

What Entertainment Solutions does

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. is a privately held, full-service special event management company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1992 by Ken and Kevin Koziol (originally as Image Entertainment Productions, Inc., later restructured through a TBA Entertainment acquisition and re-establishment in 2000), the company provides turn-key event production across eight service modules: special event management, live entertainment booking and production, creative program development, equipment and infrastructure procurement, on-site brand activation and sponsorship fulfillment, concessions procurement, event consulting, and municipal event management. The company operates without a proprietary technology platform; its value delivery rests on a curated network of suppliers, three-decade artist booking relationships, and on-site operational expertise.

The company serves a diversified client base spanning municipal governments (Scottsdale, Mesa, Peoria, Tempe, Phoenix, Ak-Chin Indian Community), Fortune 500 corporations, federal agencies, universities (notably Arizona State University), professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB), media companies (ESPN), and large-scale event organizers (Rock n Roll Marathon Series / Ironman across 20 U.S. markets). Marquee engagements include the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Championship Parade (200,000 attendees), Valley Metro Light Rail Grand Opening (20 simultaneous festivals), the 2012 Arizona Centennial Best Fest Series, and the Tempe New Year's Eve Block Party (recognized by USA Today as a Top-10 New Year's Eve destination).

The business model is project-based professional services with custom quotations per engagement. The core team of seven key personnel (President Ken Koziol, Senior VP of Operations Kevin Koziol, Director of Entertainment Programs, Production Director, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, and Office/Accounting Manager) is supplemented by a network of 200+ event execution staff activated per event. Distribution is direct enterprise sales with no intermediary channels; client acquisition relies on reputation, referrals, and long-tenured relationships. Ownership remains founder-controlled through the Koziol family, with two next-generation family members (Cody Koziol as Production Director since 2021, Carter Koziol as Production Coordinator since 2022) actively in management roles, indicating a planned succession. The firm has been continuously ranked among Arizona's top 10 Meeting & Event Planners by the Arizona Business Journal since 2003 and received the Outstanding Service Provider of the Year award from the Arizona Festivals & Events Association.

Name

Entertainment Solutions

Legal name

Entertainment Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://entertainmentsolutionsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. is a Scottsdale-based full-service event production company serving municipalities, corporations, universities, and national event organizers with turn-key event management, live entertainment booking, and brand activation services since 1992.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAAAGAB

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Experiential & Event Marketing Agencies

SECONDARYMPAGAHAN

Corporate Event Production & A/V Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Corporate & Private Events (Galas, Product Launches)

SECONDARYHSACAHAO

Entertainment Programming & Curation (Lineups, Run-of-Show, Scheduling)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Entertainment Booking & Talent Management

SECONDARYHSACAHAH

Event Production Talent (AV Techs, Stagehands, Lighting/Sound Ops)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Entertainment Booking & Talent Management

SECONDARYMPAGAHAC

Corporate Celebrations & Milestone Events (Anniversaries, Holiday Parties)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Corporate & Private Events (Galas, Product Launches)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Live entertainment booking
• Municipal event management
• Brand activation services
• Special event consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Special Event Management Services: Turn-key event management services for all aspects of event production including committee management, budget management, event logistics, public safety coordination, staffing, and on-site management.
2. Live Entertainment Booking: Negotiation, contracting, and booking of national headliner entertainment, regional and local entertainment programming, technical rider fulfillment, artist hospitality services, and on-site artist show management.
3. Creative Program Development: Creation and production of themed lifestyle events, themed entertainment, interactive attractions, fireworks and special effects, themed décor and signage.
4. Equipment & Infrastructure Procurement: Sourcing and procurement of event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, signage, sound & lights, temporary power, fencing, golf carts, and radios through extensive supplier network.
5. Brand Activation & Sponsorship Fulfillment: Creative development of on-site activities, brand representation, signage and branding packages, and sponsorship fulfillment for major brands.
6. Concessions & Food Vendor Procurement: Solicitation of food vendors, food trucks and concessionaires, contracting and scheduling, liaison with health departments.
7. Event Consulting: Event concept development, budget development, sponsorship package development, venue procurement, event layout concepts.
8. Municipal Events: Turn-key services for city governments including seasonal programming, business improvement district development, themed destination programming, cultural events, and event management for Parks, Recreation and City Special Events Teams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. is a full-service event production company that plans and executes turn-key special events for municipalities, corporations, universities, sports organizations, and retail property managers. Its offerings cover event concept development, live entertainment booking and contracting, equipment and infrastructure procurement, brand activation and sponsorship fulfillment, food vendor concessions, on-site management, and event consulting. The firm serves as the single point of accountability for large-scale festivals, parades, marathons, grand openings, and community celebrations across Arizona and 20 U.S. markets.

Product overview

Entertainment Solutions is a full-service event production company offering a portfolio of eight interconnected service modules. The core offerings include Special Event Management (turn-key event services), Live Entertainment (artist booking and production), Creative Program Development (themed lifestyle events), Equipment & Infrastructure Procurement, On-Site Event Brand Activation & Sponsorship Fulfillment, Concessions & Food Vendor Procurement, Event Consulting, and Municipal Events. Their named event product, Scottsdazzle, represents a specific holiday programming package. These services work together to deliver end-to-end event production from concept through execution, with the company serving as the central coordinator managing all aspects of festival, concert, corporate, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Event Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced the largest parade in Arizona history with 200,000 attendees for Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Championship Parade
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Rock n Roll Marathon Series / Competitor Group / IronmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term national partnership as the contracted entertainment manager for the Rock n Roll Running Series since 2004. Responsible for all entertainment programming and production across 20 cities throughout the United States. Books up to 60 live bands per market and manages complete production for finish line festivals with up to 50,000 attendees.
• Arizona DiamondbackskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced World Series Championship Parade in 2001 and ongoing street festival events. Partnership includes event production, parade logistics, and celebration programming for major baseball milestones.
• Valley MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for light rail system opening celebrations and extension inaugurations. Produced 20 simultaneous festivals along initial 20-mile light rail route opening. Continues to produce extension celebration events for South Central, Northwest, and Central Mesa extensions.
• Scottsdale ArtskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Scottsdale Arts for Scottsdale Canal Convergence annual light-based public art show. Provides special event management services and event consulting for this 100,000+ attendee arts event.
• City of Scottsdale - Office of Tourism & EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year collaboration on Scottsdazzle holiday programming, Parada del Sol Parade, and various Scottsdale tourism events. Provides complete event programming and management services for month-long holiday series.
• City of Mesa / The Sertoma ClubkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint production of Arizona Celebration of Freedom annual July 4th event attracting 30,000+ attendees. Provides complete special event management including sponsor fulfillment, public safety coordination, and staffing.
• NFL / City of TempekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced Super Bowl Saturday Night in 2008, one of the largest free NFL Super Bowl events. Collaboration with NFL and City of Tempe for festival venue logistics, brand development, technical production, and on-site management for 40,000 attendees.
• Arizona Office of Tourism / Arizona Centennial Commission / State of ArizonakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected to lead efforts for 2012 Arizona Centennial Best Fest Series celebrating 100 years of statehood. Produced two major street festivals in Prescott and Phoenix with 100,000 total attendees. Included creative development, entertainment booking, and concessions management.
• Ak-Chin Community Office of Special Events / Harrah's Ak-Chin CasinokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual production of Masik-Tas community-wide Birthday Celebration for Ak-Chin Indian Community. Event features headline entertainment, professional rodeo, vendor art show, concessions, community dances and fireworks attracting 20,000+ visitors.
• Fiesta Bowl / City of Tempe / Downtown Tempe AuthoritykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced Tempe's annual New Year's Eve Block Party for 30 years. Partnership included national entertainment booking, public safety coordination, and management of up to 300 paid and volunteer workers. Event grew to attract 150,000 people and was recognized as a Top-10 New Year's Eve destination by USA Today.
• Waymo / Valley MetrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate initiative event and media reveal program collaboration for Waymo autonomous vehicle technology introduction in partnership with Valley Metro.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sparks: Sparks is a global experiential marketing agency producing corporate events, trade shows, and brand activations. Directly comparable as an event production services firm serving Fortune 500 brand marketers and large-scale public events.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: George P. Johnson is a large event and experiential marketing agency producing corporate events, brand activations, and major public-facing experiences. Directly comparable in delivering turn-key event production with national execution capability.
• C3 Presents: C3 Presents is an event production company behind major festivals (Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza). Comparable as a live entertainment and large-scale event production firm with national touring and festival execution capability.
• BeCore: BeCore is a brand activation and event production agency producing corporate events, conferences, and experiential marketing programs. Comparable as a full-service event production firm serving enterprise and brand clients.
• MAS Event Design: MAS Event Design is a corporate event production and design firm producing conferences, galas, and large-scale brand experiences. Comparable in delivering turn-key event production and design services for corporate and association clients.
• Superfly: Superfly produces large-scale festival and live event experiences (Bonnaroo, Outside Lands). Comparable in producing large-scale entertainment-driven events with national headliner booking and production coordination.
• MKG: MKG is a creative event and experiential marketing agency producing brand activations, corporate events, and large-scale festivals. Comparable to Entertainment Solutions in delivering turn-key event production and brand experience work for enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: AEG Presents is one of the largest live entertainment and event promotion companies globally, producing concerts, festivals, and major live events. Comparable in the live entertainment booking and production space, though operating at significantly larger scale with owned venues.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Jack Morton is a global brand experience agency within IPG producing corporate events, brand activations, and immersive experiences. Comparable as a full-service experiential and event production firm serving major enterprise clients, though at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• ITA Group: ITA Group designs and executes corporate events, incentive travel, and engagement experiences. Comparable as an event production and live experience provider serving large enterprise clients, with broader focus on incentive and loyalty programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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