Posts by David
8 Steps to Take When Your Outdoor Event Falls on an Extremely Hot Day
Indoor corporate event ideas NYC It’s crazy hot outside today here in the Big Apple – like, ridiculously hot. So much so that no less an authority than NY1 morning news anchor and TrivWorks trivia event host Pat Kiernan says it’s likely to be the hottest one yet of the year: Already 80 degrees in…
Read MoreTrivia Questions For: Jeff Dwoskin, Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian, Entrepreneur & Twitter Comedy God
Jeff Dwoskin interview As part of my ongoing “Trivia Questions For…” expert interview series, I am delighted to have caught up with comedian & entrepreneur Jeff Dwoskin. For those who are active on Twitter, you may recognize him from his personal feed @BigMacher, as well as for being the Chief Creative Officer for absrdCOMEDY.com and…
Read More25 Ways to Reward Your Most-Loyal Clients
Client reward NYC I started TrivWorks in 2009 as a way for companies to reward hard-working employees in NYC and beyond during the financial crisis – however, as soon as I hung out my shingle I noticed another trend as well, which has proven to be just as popular: client reward. It makes perfect sense,…
Read MoreEvent Alert! Private Test Screening for ‘Trivia Night’ Film 7/23
Trivia night NYC film Last fall, TrivWorks proudly backed a Kickstarter campaign to support the indie film Trivia Night, directed by Brooklynite Robert Gregson and starring the comedy trio LOCAL EMPIRE. In addition to interviewing the creators, we had the unique honor of having the crew film a scene at one of our mega Bell…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE! TrivWorks Shakes it Up with Spice & Spoon Mixologists in New Event Partnership
Mixology team building NYC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Jacobson – david@trivworks.com – (855) TRIVWORKS (874-8967) TrivWorks™ Shakes it Up with Spice & Spoon Mixologists in New Event Partnership Professional Trivia Production Company Collaborates with Cocktail Class Curators to Offer a Unique In-Office Corporate Entertainment & Team Building Experience July 16, 2015 – New York,…
Read More6 Crucial Elements of a New Hire Orientation Activity
New hire orientation ideas NYC Bringing on a cohort of new hires is a big deal for any company, and for many this involves a formal orientation. The time allocated may vary, and I’ve seen it last anywhere from an hour to a full week. In addition to transferring vital knowledge about the company, culture…
Read MoreCase Study: Christian Finnegan Creates an Unforgettable Experience for Willkie Farr’s Summer Associates
Summer intern entertainment ideas NYC Last night, TrivWorks had the honor of working once again with our longtime client Willkie Farr & Gallagher, to create a fun and memorable competitive team trivia night for summer associates! We have produced many team building games for law firm associates and partners, but there is something truly special…
Read MoreJared Fogle Arrest a Brand Nightmare for Subway – What to Do?
Brand engagement NYC subway Jared News media is reporting this morning that Jared Fogle – aka “Subway Jared” – has had his home raided by the police on suspicion of committing truly heinous crimes. With a significant portion of my business coming from creating trivia brand engagement events in NYC, I felt a shiver up…
Read MoreCase Study: How Chase Small Business Made Me Love Them
Corporate events NYC Chase As a professional service provider, I strive to make my clients love my company and my product. However, every so often I witness something which another provider does, and think, “man – they REALLY know how to gain loyal customers!” A couple of months ago, I flew down to Orlando to…
Read MoreA Response to NYT’s “The Bad Behavior of Visionary Leaders”
Workplace productivity improvement NYC It’s been one the most-emailed New York Times articles for days, and for good reason: “The Bad Behavior of Visionary Leaders” is an illuminating expose by Tony Schwartz on the managerial practices of some of the most innovative corporate titans of our time. Intrigue and curiosity are no doubt reasons for…
Read MoreSummer Corporate Entertainment: What’s Your Weather Contingency Plan?
Summer corporate entertainment ideas in NYC Yesterday, a major storm passed through the New York City area. The warnings of impending doom were pretty dire; while we were spared the wrath here in Brooklyn, other parts of the region got hit really hard. The timing was somewhat ironic for me, however – I had just…
Read MoreHow Teams Who Treat Each Other Nicely Boost the Bottom Line
Team building events NYC I read an article last week in The New York Times which I think every boss should read as well: “No Time to Be Nice at Work.” The piece points to recent studies which suggest that mean bosses cause a ripple effect throughout the ranks, resulting not only in stress among…
Read More6 Questions Every Team Building Event Recap Questionnaire Should Ask
Team building event recap questionnaire While having a great time together and getting to know one another is vital, he most important goal of any office group bonding activity in New York City or anywhere is to ensure that the team takes the skills and experiences they have acquired, and puts it to use back…
Read MoreHow Focused Are Your Team Building Activity Goals?
NYC office team building activities When I was in college, I was the most unfocused guy you’ve ever met. When it came to social activities, I had wide and disparate areas of interest, and worked hard, no doubt – just not at any one thing in particular. I felt a need to be “well-rounded,” and…
Read MoreHow Brands Cleverly Capitalized on #4BestWordsEver
Trivia brand engagement #4BestWordsEver This morning, TrivWorks – a Brooklyn-based trivia company specializing in corporate event entertainment/employee team building activities in NYC and beyond, and experiential marketing/brand engagement events nationwide – kicked off our weekly Twitter game with our friends @TheHashtagGame, powered by the new Hashtag Roundup app. We’ve been fortunate to have a really…
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