Creative Event Services

What Creative Event Services does

Creative Event Services (CES) is a Sterling, Massachusetts-based event entertainment and equipment rental company serving the Northeast United States, with named service coverage in Boston, New York, and Hartford. The company rents and operates photo booths, sports simulators, virtual reality experiences, casino tables, inflatables, event furniture, and multimedia production equipment for corporate events, college events, private celebrations (including Mitzvahs and weddings), and nonprofit/community events. CES is led by principals Shane Stineford and Raj Tulsiani, operates with a staff of approximately 16 employees, and markets itself as a one-stop event entertainment provider with a library of "thousands of themed events" and named, seasonally-oriented packages such as March Madness, Mitzvah Madness, and Halloween-themed entertainment.

The company's product surface is primarily physical and experiential — equipment, crew, and on-site delivery/setup — rather than software-based. Recent additions include "AI basketball imaging stations" embedded in the March Madness package and bundles of multimedia production services (video, audio, live streaming), suggesting modest movement into tech-enabled experiential tiers. CES does not appear to develop proprietary AI/ML, VR, or software platforms; rather, it integrates third-party hardware and software into bundled event offerings.

CES's business model is transaction-based: customers request quotes via the company website or by phone, and CES delivers, sets up, and operates the equipment at the event venue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per event. The company reaches customers through its website, Facebook (~50,000 followers), Instagram, YouTube, and email newsletters, with an emphasis on direct sales rather than third-party distribution. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investor relationships are disclosed.

Name

Creative Event Services

Legal name

Creative Event Services Inc.

Website

https://creativeeventservices.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creative Event Services is a Sterling, Massachusetts-based event entertainment rental company serving corporate, college, private, and nonprofit clients across the Northeast US (Boston, New York, Hartford) with photo booths, simulators, VR, inflatables, casino tables, and multimedia production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Party Favors, Gifts & Custom Merchandise (HSACACAM), Community Parades, Carnivals & Street Fairs (MPAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Event entertainment rentals
• Photo booth rentals
• Casino night services
• Corporate event entertainment
• Virtual reality events

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rentals: Rental of entertainment equipment including photo booths, arcade games, sports simulators, casino tables, karaoke systems, virtual reality experiences, inflatable attractions, event furniture, LED dance floors, and various interactive games for events.
2. Professional Event Services: Professional staff and attendants for events including DJs, MCs, casino dealers, karaoke hosts, photographers, and specialty performers including acrobats, comedians, fire eaters, circus acts, and other entertainment acts.
3. Multimedia Production: Video production services including event highlights, cinematic trailers, photo montages, music videos, mash-ups, and photography services for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Creative Event Services rents interactive event entertainment equipment and provides full-service event production for corporate, college, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, holiday, and private parties across the Northeast U.S. The catalog spans photo booths, sports and video games, virtual reality, casino tables, carnival booths, game shows, specialty performers, inflatables, event furniture, and audio/video equipment, supplemented by professional staff (DJs, MCs, dealers, hosts), multimedia/video production, and themed entertainment packages delivered and operated on-site at customer venues.

Product overview

Creative Event Services is an event entertainment and equipment rental company offering a diverse portfolio of interactive entertainment experiences for corporate events, college gatherings, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and private parties. The company operates as a single unified service rather than a modular platform, providing end-to-end event entertainment that includes: Photo Booths (with over 20 variants including 360-degree, slow-motion, mirror, and roaming booths), Sports & Video Games (arcade walls, racing simulators, basketball games, ski/snowboard simulators), Virtual Reality Experiences, Casino Tables, Carnival Events, Game Shows, Performers network, Inflatables, Event Furniture (LED dance floors, lounge packages), Audio/Video Equipment, Multimedia Production (video highlights, trailers, music videos), Giant/Lawn Games, and themed entertainment packages for holidays and special occasions. The offerings integrate across categories to provide comprehensive event coverage from interactive gaming to professional photography and multimedia production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photo Booth Rentals Line of photo booth rentals including 3-Sided Photo Wall, Animated GIF Booth, Blacklight Booth, Selfie Mirror Booth, Super Social Booth, Open Air Superbooth, Vogue Booth, Giant Mirror Booth, 360 Slow Motion Photo Booth, Infinity Mirror Booth, Glam Booth, and roaming photo booths, with green screen backgrounds, instant printing, social media sharing, and custom branding for corporate, college, wedding, mitzvah, and private events.
• Sports & Video Game Rentals Gaming entertainment rentals including video game walls (3-screen and 5-screen configurations), race car simulators (2-player and 4-player), basketball games (Pop-a-Shot, Double Shot, Free-4-All), ski and snowboard simulators, surfboard simulators, classic arcade cabinets, mini golf courses, air hockey, foosball, skeeball, and sports arcade packages, with support for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles.
• Virtual Reality Experiences VR equipment and game rentals powered by Oculus technology, featuring 360 VR experiences, VR roller coasters, and virtual sports simulations including VR skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and basketball.
• Casino Night Rentals Las Vegas-style casino night equipment including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold'em, 3 Card Poker, Let it Ride Poker, Wheel of Chance, Baccarat, Caribbean Stud, and Casino War, supplied with professionally trained dealers in vests and specialty ties.
• Carnival Events Full-service carnival entertainment with classic striped canvas carnival booths, midway games, prize packages, and authentic carnival atmosphere setup for various activities and attractions.
• Game Show Rentals Interactive game show experiences including Hi-Tech Video Game Show with Jeopardy-style formats, Minute to Win It competitions, trivia hosting, and customizable game packages with hosts and contestants.
• Performers and Specialty Acts Network of hundreds of specialty performers and acts including acrobats, cigar rollers, circus acts, contortionists, comedians, fire eaters, human statues, mimes, stilt walkers, trapeze artists, Vegas showgirls, and custom entertainment booking.
• Inflatable Rentals Inflatable rentals including slides, bungee runs, obstacle courses, speed pitch, twister games, and sports-themed inflatables for events of all sizes.
• Event Furniture Rentals Lounge and party furniture including leather sofas, scoop stools, cocktail tables, bars, LED dance floors, white dance floors, checkered dance floors, communal high-top tables, and glow furniture.
• Audio/Video Equipment Rentals Audio/video equipment and multimedia presentations including LED screens, sound systems, Karaoke setups with HD monitors and extensive song libraries, and professional DJ services.
• Multimedia Production Services Professional multimedia services including event Highlights (synopsis videos), Cinematic Trailers (HD 2-minute teasers), Mash-Up (choreography and visualization), Photo Montage (digital album with color themes), Music Video production (MTV-style videos), and professional photography services.
• Giant and Lawn Game Rentals Large-scale interactive games including Giant Foosball (up to 14 players), Giant Chess, Giant Operation, Giant Light Brite, Giant Slide, cornhole with custom branding, and oversized versions of classic games.
• Corporate Entertainment Packages Team building and corporate event entertainment featuring interactive games, game shows, casino nights, VR experiences, photo booths, sports challenges, and branded activations for employee engagement.
• Wedding Entertainment Packages Wedding-specific entertainment including photo booths, LED dance floors, white dance floors, red carpet entrances, photography services, and custom themed experiences.
• College Event Entertainment Campus entertainment services for welcome weeks, homecoming, winter formals, and glow-night events featuring VR experiences, arcade games, casino nights, sports competitions, and interactive photo booths.
• Holiday Party Entertainment Seasonal holiday entertainment including Halloween-themed events with haunted activities, face painting, zombie dodgeball, glow decorations, and themed carnival attractions.
• Mitzvah Madness Entertainment Bar and Bat Mitzvah entertainment packages featuring interactive games, sports challenges, photo booths, VR experiences, casino tables, and themed activities suitable for both kids and adults.
• Crafts and Favors Stations Interactive craft stations and party favors including airbrush tattoos, flash tattoos, glitter tattoos, wax hands, tie-dye t-shirts, flip books, glow t-shirt stations, candy walls, and custom branded merchandise.
• Photo Favor Products Photo keepsake products including green screen photos, fantasy photos, magazine covers, sports cards, NYC billboards, candy boxes, snow globes, mug tumblers, VIP passes, and white screen photography.
• March Madness Basketball Package Basketball tournament entertainment featuring Street Hoops, Pop-a-Shot games, basketball video game walls (12 and 20 player configurations), retro NBA Jam arcades, AI basketball imaging stations, branded activations, and sports-themed photo booths.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive impressions guaranteed with memories that last a lifetime

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Total Entertainment: Event entertainment and production company offering DJs, photo booths, casino tables, and performers for weddings, mitzvahs, and corporate events. Comparable Boston/Northeast-focused event entertainment operator.
• Amusement Source: Event entertainment rental company offering inflatables, carnival games, casino tables, and interactive entertainment for corporate and private events. Closely comparable to CES in product mix and customer base.
• GameTruck: Mobile video game event company bringing console gaming to parties, schools, and corporate events. Overlaps directly with CES's sports & video game rentals and party entertainment lines.
• The Event Helper: Party and event rental marketplace offering inflatables, carnival games, and concessions for schools, churches, and corporate clients. Comparable product catalog and customer use cases to CES.
• Air Bears Inflatables: Inflatable and party rental company serving parties, school events, and corporate functions with bounce houses, slides, and interactive games. Overlaps with CES's inflatable rentals category.
• Carnival Party Company: Carnival-themed event entertainment provider offering midway games, booths, and concession rentals for school and corporate events. Directly comparable to CES's carnival events product line.
• Lucky Strike Casino Events: Casino night rental company providing blackjack, roulette, craps, and professional dealers for corporate and private events. Directly comparable to CES's casino tables offering.

Others

• Giggster: Online marketplace connecting event producers with vendors, venues, and entertainment providers. Not a direct competitor but a potential disintermediation risk for CES's quote-based sales motion.

Emerging players

• Big Bounce America: Touring large-format inflatable attraction company focused on mass participation family events. Adjacent to CES's inflatable line, with overlap on event-based entertainment for community and corporate events.

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global: Largest event technology and production services provider (formerly PSAV), offering AV, staging, and entertainment at hotels and venues worldwide. Overlaps with CES's audio/video and event production services but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CreativEventServices/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CreativeEventServicesInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/creativeeventservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creative-event-services

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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