Big Heads & Beats™ by Big Head Cartoon
Bringing the FUN to trade shows around the world!
Trade show caricatures have never looked like this before. Big Heads & Beats brings the top digital caricature artists in N America drawing guests live on interactive screens while a live DJ plays the hits in custom headphones. That, combined with a vibrant emcee- turns your booth into the star of the show.
“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This at a Trade Show.”
What people are saying
“Big Heads & Beats created a buzz. People lingered longer in the booth and left with smiles on their faces.”
We brought Christina and her team in as part of our Visit Dallas sponsorship at IMEX. They added great energy through digital caricature booths. They also enhanced the experience by emceeing and DJ-ing. Christina and her team were easy and fun to work with.
— Laurie Sprouse, President, Ultimate Ventures DMC
“I’ve never seen anything like this at a trade show—and I’ve been to a lot of trade shows.”
Big Heads & Beats stole the show at TMT. Guests were lining up, dancing, laughing, and sharing their caricatures. It was a true magnet for foot traffic. Gotta have it. Gotta do it.
— Bethany M., TMT Conference
An Interactive Entertainment Experience that creates Branded Keepsakes
Powerful Plug & Play
Available for events in the US & Europe
Connect a laptop to a TV- we ship you the headphones- our software does the rest!
Everyone Gets a Big Head – Trade Show Caricatures for Every Guest
No matter which package you choose, every trade show guest receives a downloadable digital color caricature and group collage of all guests drawn! Top caricature artists draw these live while our live DJ plays all the hits in custom headphones, and our emcee keeps the crowd energized.
Each Big Head Cartoon is fully customized with your company’s branding. These customized trade show caricatures include your messaging, sponsor logos and event theme. We even create a group collage featuring all the guests drawn. It is perfect for real lead generation and creative follow up.
Here’s how we make YOUR Booth the place to be:
WITHOUT
Big Heads & Beats
- Booth traffic: Random walk-by traffic, maybe 2 to 4 people per hour
- Dwell time: 1 to 2 minutes max before they move on
- Lead quality: Mixed; many unqualified and just grabbing freebies
- Lead capture rate: About 20 to 30 percent of visitors give full info
- Estimated cost per qualified lead: $250 to $350 (high because lead volume is low)
- Brand memory: Minimal; most visitors forget your booth within an hour
WITH
Big Heads & Beats
- Booth traffic: Consistent draw of about 10 people per hour and often more during peak times
- Dwell time: 5 to 7 minutes per guest, creating natural space for brand conversations
- Lead quality: Higher; people willingly engage, giving your team time to pre-qualify
- Lead capture rate: 70 to 90 percent of visitors provide info
- Estimated cost per qualified lead: About $95
- Brand memory: Attendees leave with a personalized keepsake tied to your brand, making follow-up easier and more effective
A Trade Show Sponsors Best Friend
Contactless Data Collection
Have our booths collect names, emails and demographics for a fun and seamless way to follow up!
Send them an email with their Caricature attached!
Create Qualified Leads with Strong Connection
No More Bulky Swag
Don’t add to the swag bag. Stand out with a personalized keepsake. It downloads right to your guest’s phone post event.
Printable, Shareable, and encouraging Social Media engagement.
Up to 10 guest drawn per hour per booth
Trade Show Caricatures in Just 5×5 Feet
- Each activation requires just a 5×5 space near a power outlet
- AV required: Laptop + TV (HDMI) = Instant booth
- 1-2 Chairs + Small table for laptop to sit eye level to guests
- 50″ screen recommended for best visual impact
- Small table for headphone handout
- Optional DJ & Emcee for additional engagement
- We provide live tech support before and during the event
A Scalable Entertainment Experience
🔽 JUMP TO SECTION
- The Trade Show Magnet Package
- Party in the Line
- Plug & Play (Anywhere in the U.S. & Europe)
- Traditional Caricatures (Nashville & Las Vegas)
- Post-Event Swag Ideas
- Request a Quote
The Trade Show Magnet
Digital Caricatures + DJ, Emcee & Silent Disco
Everything you need. One unforgettable, sustainable setup.
Why juggle a DJ, photo booth, host, and swag vendors — when you can have it all in one activation?
Includes:
🎨 Live Digital Caricatures drawn Live on the Big Screen – Guests are drawn to your booth to watch the live art show- stay to become a Big Head Cartoon!
🎤 An Engaging MC – Pulls people into your booth, keeps the energy up, and creates space for your team to connect with guests in a natural way.
🎧 A Live DJ with Silent Disco Headphones – Keeps waiting guests entertained and in your booth longer for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.
⏱ 5–7 minutes of dwell time per guest – Built-in conversations while they wait to be drawn.
📊 Seamless Data Capture – our booths collect data of all guests drawn, delivered straight to you for exciting follow up opportunities.
📸 Branded Keepsakes – Every attendee leaves with their own individual caricature + a group collage all designed to your brand.
🚀 Big Heads & Beats is Way More Than a Photo Booth :
| Feature | Branded Photo Booth | Tradeshow Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Live Interactive Entertainment | ❌ | ✅ DJ + Emcee |
| Real-Time Custom Art | ❌ | ✅ Live Digital Caricatures |
| Draws Traffic | ❌ | ✅ Our 50″ minimum screens with live art draw attention from passers by |
| Guest Interaction | ❌ (mostly passive) | ✅ Fully immersive – our Emcee engages and represents your brand. |
| Lead Capture | Sometimes | ✅ Built-in – allowing for unique anticipated follow ups |
| Branded Digital Swag | ✅ | ✅ (plus personalized art) |
| Energy, Sound, & Engagement | ❌ | ✅ Off the charts |
Party In The Line
Live Digital Caricatures, DJ & Emcee
with Full Sound or Silent Disco
Mid-size footprint. Full-scale fun.
A high-energy interaction with PA speakers will fill the space. This is ideal for opening night receptions or mid-level cocktail hours. It suits any after-hours gathering that needs both entertainment and atmosphere.
Includes:
- Multiple Big Heads & Beats hybrid booths, scalable to fit your space
- Live caricatures for 20–100 guests per hour, depending on setup
- On-site DJ spinning upbeat, crowd-friendly music in real time
- High-energy Emcee engaging guests, driving traffic, and hosting the activation
- On-site Event Coordinator managing flow and guest experience
- Choice of Silent Disco headphones or 2 powered PA speakers for controlled audio
- Branded, downloadable digital caricatures, delivered via QR code
- Custom caricature templates with sponsor logos, branding, and messaging
Perfect for:
- Micro Events
- Team Building
- In-line entertainment
- Booth demos and launches
- Shared expo floor space
- Welcome areas
- Mid-size after parties and cocktail receptions
Looking for remote-friendly booth options? Check out our Virtual Big Heads and Beats experience—designed for hybrid teams and international activation’s.
Plug and Play Trade Show Caricatures
Self Set Up – for any Event in the US & Europe
The perfect self set up choice for a flexible booth activation that fits your schedule! Big Heads & Beats can go live only when you need us. This can be during lunch breaks. It can also follow after education sessions or during high-traffic windows.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 10 Silent Disco headphones per booth (includes shipping both ways)
- Plug-and-play setup: just connect a laptop to a TV with HDMI + internet
- Live DJ streams directly to headphones for a fully immersive experience
- Top digital caricature artists drawing live from our remote studio
- Flexible scheduling: full-day coverage or live during targeted times
- Downloadable caricatures, fully customized with your branding, sponsor logos, and theme
- QR code delivery and optional data collection for lead gen
- Tech check included, plus real-time back-end support throughout the event
- Available anywhere in the U.S. and Europe
Looking for remote-friendly booth options? Check out our Virtual Big Heads and Beats experience—designed for hybrid teams and international activation’s.
Traditional Trade Show Caricatures
Embracing a Classic
We offer services in Nashville, Las Vegas, and select cities. Our traditional trade show caricature artists draw live from an easel. They create black-and-white paper keepsakes in real time. Each sheet is pre-branded with your company or sponsor logo. This makes it a cost-effective way to deliver personalized, memorable giveaways. All this happens while keeping your booth buzzing.
- Available as single or multiple artists, depending on your booth size and guest flow
- Each artist draws 15–18 black-and-white heads per hour
- Caricatures are printed on custom-branded paper featuring your sponsor or company logo
- Great for welcome areas, walk-up entertainment, or as an add-on to digital booths
Post Event Swag Ideas
Send them home with a smile
(and your brand in hand).
We save all digital caricature files from every Big Heads and Beats activation—so you can turn the fun into branded swag long after the event ends.
- Custom hats featuring your group collage or VIP caricatures
- Coffee mugs printed with guest artwork and event branding
- Post Cards + Poster Prints
- Perfect for follow-ups, giveaways, or speaker gifts
Want something custom in advance? We can create caricatures from photos of VIP guests or execs before the event—even build themed packages ahead of time.
It’s the ultimate feel-good follow-up.
Want to create some Caricatures from Photos for VIP Gifting? Check out our Gifting Page
Let’s customize a package just for you
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