People don’t remember facts—they remember feelings. That’s why in every activation and event, we lead with emotion. The who, what, where, when, and how are tools — what matters is the lasting impression. We create events experiences that move audiences — moments people remember, talk about, and share.
We take a flexible approach to what we do.
We can bring our ideas to you. Or we can bring existing concepts to life for you locally. We tailor our work to your objectives.
Our work includes brand activations, brand experiences, event management, conferences, and internal corporate engagement.
Most importantly, management of our events is done by us, by Mike and Scott, it is not handed down to less experienced people. The Marvel partners are there, from the outset, and then all the time, until project completion.
Scott will be the first person to tell you how clever he is and the last person to tell you how many years of experience he has.
During a long and very productive 18 years at DDB New Zealand, Scott was the project lead on some of the country’s most creative campaigns. His greatest hits include the world record- breaking Deep Dive activation with William Trubridge for Steinlager Pure, the return of the iconic White Can for Steinlager and the Rugby World Cup, the Drill Sergeant for SKY Television for the same event, and the “Brothers” campaign that put the STIHL brand on the map in this market.
Scott is super-organised and detail-obsessed and promises to be the same for you.
Mike has spent the last 30 years deep in New Zealand’s creative scene—leading teams across ad agencies, film production, and design studios, and even running a couple of outdoor media companies along the way. At the same time, he’s always stayed close to the action sports world, importing and distributing top brands in snow, water, and mountain biking.
His love for the outdoors led him to create Red Bull Defiance, a two-day adventure race in Wanaka that eventually caught Red Bull’s attention and picked up their naming rights.
At Marvel, Mike brings all that experience—and a hands-on, no-fuss approach—to the table.
Trust is the foundation of our client partnerships, particularly regarding budget management. Marvel offers total financial transparency through itemized cost breakdowns and a strict “no hidden fees” policy. We treat client investments as our own, utilizing rigorous procurement processes to secure the best market rates. Our “outcome-based” financial model aligns every dollar spent with specific ROI or “Return on Emotion” goals. By providing consolidated financial reporting and immediate updates on scope changes, we eliminate administrative friction. This open approach ensures clients remain in control, fostering a collaborative environment where high-end experiences make sound financial sense.
At Marvel Experiences, we build trust through Financial Transparency and Accountability. Our approach focuses on three core pillars: