“Their strategic planning and relentless commitment were key drivers of the event’s success.”
Award citation, MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
Experiential Agency · Brand Activations · DMC
You bring the vision.
We own the ground.
MES Event Group is an experiential agency and DMC for high-stakes brand moments in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Diego. We design the experience, clear the logistics, and lead execution under one accountable team.
Why a Local Partner
Stop managing Phoenix and Southern California from afar.
Bringing a brand activation into a market you don’t live in comes with risk you can’t see from a conference room. Permits take longer than planned. Venues have load-in rules nobody mentioned. Vendors look good online and fall apart on show day.
MES is your team on the ground. We know the venues, permitting offices, transport routes, and vendors in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Los Angeles, and San Diego. You protect your timeline, your margins, and your reputation with your client.
How We Work
We don’t just produce events. We engineer experiences.
MES is the creative and logistical center of your experience. We shape the concept, design the guest journey and layouts, handle permits and destination logistics, and run the show on site.
Design + Direction. Concept, environment design, layouts, guest flow, and show calling come from the MES team.
Vetted Production Partners. Staging, AV, lighting, fabrication, and rentals come from our network of trusted local vendors, under our contract and our management.
One Point of Contact. We hold the vendor contracts, so your team manages one relationship, not twelve.
15+Years building live experiences
20+Years in the creative space
$1M+Managed experience budgets
PHX · LA · SDHome markets, on the ground
Strategy first.
Experience always.
MES is the strategic and creative center of your experience. We shape the concept, design the guest journey, and lead execution with the vetted partners each moment needs.
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Brand Activations + Sponsor Experiences
Pop-ups, storefront builds, sponsor lounges, product launches, and content moments designed to be remembered and shared.
02Conferences, Summits + Executive Retreats
Multi-day conferences, sponsor pavilions, VIP networking lounges, and executive retreats, with venue sourcing, transportation, and destination logistics across Arizona and Southern California.
03Sports + Entertainment Weekends
Brand activations, VIP lounges, red carpets, and celebrity-hosted parties around tentpole moments, from All-Star and Big Game weekends to award-show weeks in Los Angeles.
04High-Profile Galas
Corporate and philanthropic galas and fundraisers with a clear visual point of view, seamless guest flow, and precise show calling.
2027 Tentpole Season
Two event weeks.
Your brand in both.
MES is now booking brand activations, sponsor lounges, and VIP hospitality for February 2027 in Los Angeles and Phoenix. Venues, vendors, and permits book months ahead.
Published + Recognized
A track record
other people noticed.
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Leadership
Valley expertise. Coastal reach. Cultural fluency.
MES Event Group is led by founder Ashley Redick, the 2025 MPI Arizona Planner of the Year. Twenty years in the creative space and fifteen building live experiences have built a network that runs from Phoenix to Los Angeles and San Diego.
The strongest brand experiences come from understanding the audience, not guessing at it. MES brings cultural fluency to every room we design, so brands connect authentically with the communities and tastemakers they want to reach, with the operational discipline their sponsors expect.
In Their Words
Trusted by clients.
Recognized by peers.
“Ashley & the team at MES are top-notch. Not only do they have the industry connection to make events, vignettes and productions happen at any level, they also possess the poise and customer care necessary to be true industry and thought leaders.”
James Lee
“The Northwest Valley Chamber recently worked with Ashley for our 60th anniversary event, and she exceeded our expectations! … They completely transformed the space, making it look stunning.”
Northwest Valley Chamber, 60th Anniversary
“As a seasoned industry professional, I can speak first-hand to the impact that MES Event Group makes during the planning process and the day-of execution.”
Daniel Pitner
Connected to the Industry + Community
Professional affiliations that strengthen our destination knowledge, supplier network, and reach across Arizona. Select a logo to see our connection.
MPI Arizona Sunbelt ChapterMeeting Professionals International, Arizona chapter
Former Director of Education
View awards (opens in a new tab)West Valley Regional ChamberBusiness chamber serving the West Valley
Chamber member · Designer of the annual Chamber Gala
View our listing (opens in a new tab)Local First ArizonaStatewide organization championing locally owned Arizona businesses
Member
Visit Local First Arizona (opens in a new tab)Arizona Sports & Events AllianceBringing major sports and entertainment events to Arizona
Member
Visit the Alliance (opens in a new tab)WISE ArizonaWomen in Sports + Events, Arizona chapter
Former Director of Events
Visit WISE Arizona (opens in a new tab)Questions
What clients ask first.
What does MES Event Group do?
MES Event Group is an experiential agency and destination management company (DMC) based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, San Diego, and clients nationwide. MES designs and executes brand activations, sponsor experiences, conferences, and high-profile galas, led by founder Ashley Redick.
Does MES handle technical production and AV in-house?
No. MES is an experiential agency and DMC, not a production vendor. We design the experience, manage the logistics, and lead onsite execution, while staging, AV, lighting, and fabrication come from vetted local production partners that MES contracts and manages. Clients get one point of contact and one accountable team.
Can MES support an out-of-state agency on a Phoenix or Los Angeles activation?
Yes. MES works as the local partner for agencies and brands based outside Arizona and California, handling venue sourcing, permits, local vendors, transportation, and onsite execution.
How far ahead should we book for February 2027?
As early as possible. Venues, vendors, and permits for event weeks in Phoenix and Los Angeles book months ahead, and MES is booking February 2027 activations now.