Encore Live, a full-service events production company, is pleased to announce it was named Mattress Firm’s Partner of the Year, the highest honor awarded to partners by Mattress Firm. The award was presented to Encore Live during the Morphy Awards ceremony at BEDTalks, Mattress Firm’s premier leadership conference, which took place in Houston this year.
(L-R): Courtney Poey, Trey Daugherty, Jason Goodman, Walter Kinzie, Leigh Dodson, Brian Roberts, Davis Ridley, Dan Millican
“We are thrilled to receive the top partner award from Mattress Firm,” said Walter Kinzie, CEO of Encore Live. “We feel honored to be recognized as a trusted partner by a company we admire and respect. This award signifies the hard work and dedication of the entire Encore Live team, and we could not be more proud of our partnership with Mattress Firm.”
The companies have a long-standing relationship. Encore Live has produced BEDTalks for the past seven years, including the ceremony for the Morphy Awards, which is named after Morpheus, the Greek god of sleep. Encore Live works year-round to make the conference a success, handling venue selection, air/ground transportation, stage construction, creative design, food and beverage negotiations, talent booking, speech coaching, audio/visual direction, as well as photography and videography.
“Encore Live is essentially an extension of the Mattress Firm brand,” said Cory Ludens, vice president of Culture and Events at Mattress Firm. “The Encore Live team takes the time to understand our objectives and needs, and they go the extra mile to make sure our events are a success from start to finish.”
“We are grateful to partner with Mattress Firm year in and year out,” said Jason Goodman, COO of Encore Live. “Thank you to Mattress Firm for believing in our people and trusting us with developing and producing BEDTalks.”
This summer, Encore Live is managing BEDTalks’ On the Road tour, where Mattress Firm’s executive leadership team will embark on a luxury bus road trip adventure across the country to meet with employees face to face at more than 20 retail stores, activating the BEDTalks messaging to local markets.
About Encore Live
Encore Live is a full-service events production company, based in Fort Worth, Texas. We plan, organize and execute corporate, private and philanthropic events across the country. For more information on Encore Live, please visit our website at www.EncoreLive.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
