“We could not have pulled off our first in-person event without CKE. We (thankfully) found CKE at the beginning of our planning process and developed a hybrid working model where Charlene was our part-time contractor who was truly a part of our team. We also worked with CKE as our external partner for logistics and production.
CKE was creative, knowledgeable, responsive, responsible, and extremely dedicated to creating something amazing. As is typical for events, we had many twists and turns, and the team handled everything with grace and care. Everyone says they want to find an extension of their team, but rarely does that come to be—we were thrilled to have gotten this with CKE. If you want a flexible, strategic, experienced, and downright enjoyable events team to work with, you need to meet with CKE.”
“Plenty of teams can simply produce an event, but what makes CKE unique is their ability to go beyond that and design truly memorable experiences. They pair exceptional creative instincts with real operational rigor, which is a very rare combination. The details are flawless, but what really sets them apart is taste. It shows up in what they choose to include, and just as much in what they leave out.
They get that great events aren’t just about execution. They’re about how people feel, which comes down to the energy and the unexpected moments that turn something from “well done” into genuinely memorable. For any marketing leader who sees events as a strategic lever for brand, community, and storytelling, in addition to a revenue driver, this is the team you want in the room.”
“Working with CKE truly feels like having an extension of our own team. They are always two steps ahead, anticipating needs before we even voice them, and their attention to detail is unmatched—no element is ever overlooked. From start to finish, they create thoughtful, curated environments that elevate the experience for our attendees. Partnering with CKE gives us complete confidence that every aspect of our event will support the results we set out to achieve—and they exceed those expectations every time.”
“CKE has been providing event support since Skilljar’s first Connect in 2017. CKE has helped build and grow our annual conference, making each year better than the last. They can handle any type of event from virtual to in-person or even a hybrid event approach. With a small marketing team, CKE has been an added arm to our organization and has allowed us to focus on the strategic elements of our conference, while they handle all logistics and manage execution flawlessly...every year! There is no way I could execute this conference without their support. They are critical to the success of Connect and Skilljar.”
“Before Charlene, Moz’s events were mediocre. Average. Within a year of her joining our team, we went from run-of-the-mill to leading the pack. Our conferences and meetups received phenomenal reviews wherever we did them — at home in Seattle or in far-flung parts of the world like Cape Town, Lima, Barcelona, and beyond. Charlene leveraged thoughtful leadership and attention to detail to bring our online community’s passion to the real world. I cannot speak highly enough about the quality of her work. If you’ve been to Mozcon or any Moz event in the last few years, you’ll know what I mean — that is Charlene’s doing.”