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Unleash your inner Mad Men!

In this creative and innovative team-building event, you work with your group to put together a short film that matches a bespoke brief. This might be to advertise a new product, to deliver a new business message or simply to create a message tailored to a target group of customers.

Commercial Break Snapshot

Here’s everything you need to know about Commercial Break*:

*Snapshot details as a guide – get in touch for tailored quote & timings.

Event duration is
1-3 hours
Group size from
16 people
Cost is from
£2,450
Location is
Indoor, Outdoor

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Features

Benefits

Professional cameras

Professional production editing

Accessible & brandable

Collaborative & creative

Can be delivered in the location of your choice

Promotes brainstorming and strategic planning

Fosters friendly competition between teams

Showcases team creativity and innovation

Generates take away content

Features

Professional cameras

Professional production editing

Accessible & brandable

Collaborative & creative

Can be delivered in the location of your choice

Benefits

Promotes brainstorming and strategic planning

Fosters friendly competition between teams

Showcases team creativity and innovation

Generates take away content

How Commercial break works

What are the rules of Commercial Break?

Each team is given access to the materials and technology needed to create and edit their own film. Your audience votes on the finished films to determine an overall winner.

Who is Commercial Break for?

This event works for any kind of teams — whether that’s a new group, a board or directors or a cross-divisional team. It’s a great way to learn the value of multi-functional roles in a fun and creative way.

How long does Commercial Break last?

Commercial Break takes two to three hours. An optional awards ceremony can be added at the end!

I received emails from the participants saying how much they enjoyed the event. Our HR manager stated he would use Maximillion again. Many thanks for all your effort.

TAQA Britani Ltd

Everything from start to finish was amazing and Jenny kept in constant contact – couldn’t fault Jenny or the company whatsoever. Organisation/Communication was 100% perfect.

White & Mackay

Everyone had a really good time and loved all the different levels and variety that Level-Up brought. Maximillion always provide an excellent event and guide you through the organising process with clarity, confidence and advice.

Davidson Chalmers Stewart

Just a note to say thanks for all your help with the Yamaha event last week. It went very well, and the client was very happy. I know she was a bit worried just because of experiences at other venues around the world where things have not gone according to plan. So for us to arrive and see it all set and ready to roll, put her mind at rest.

Spectra

I just wanted to say thank you so much to you and your team for organising a truly memorable Christmas party for the JAA clan. We had a fabulous time and the activities and events you suggested really hit the spot in terms of being accessible, entertaining and fun. I would highly recommend you all for any corporate event in Scotland!

JAA

Sarah once again it has been such a pleasure to work with you. As ever, the professionalism and commitment to excellence which you and your (fantastic) team bring to our events has been extraordinary. We are all so grateful. Your own personal leadership, experience and organizational ‘knowhow’ is reflected in everything which your team does. Please do pass on my sincerest thanks to Sophie and Graham who were so good in the lead up and on the ground. I have handed over the Presidency of BSGAR to Raneem Albazaz, and I feel confident that BSGAR is in good hands with her, and that she is in good hands with you. Our BSGAR family is fantastic, and it is fantastic to have you with us.

BSGAR

Ian Zealley

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Lake District. Jenny & Rhys are extremely easy to work with and made both our Wednesday evening boat cruise and Thursday team building events, evening meal and band fun and enjoyable for all who attended. We would definitely use them again.Thank you Maximillion.

Resolis

Maximillion provided our group with an incredible Scotland experience. We were in town from America for a small wedding at Dundas Castle. Our group RAVED about the events hosted by Maximillion. They said it made them feel (in a short visit) like they had the opportunity to get a real taste of Scottish culture. The planning, implementation and follow-up with the entire staff was seamless and easy. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish. I can’t think of one thing you could have done better for our group. Thank you so much for everything!

Bonnie Periano

I could not be happier with how the event was organised in the months preceding the event and how it was managed on the days. Sarah and her team were both efficient and delightful to work with. I also had positive feedback from my co-host colleagues and a large number of delegates. I am in fact already in dealings with Maximillion again, in preparation of a new international meeting. I highly recommend Maximillion and Sarah Esslemont for leading and organising meeting.

NHS Medical Conference

Mr Nicola de Liguori Carino, MD

Thank you to Mike, Ross and Sandy from Maximillion for the team building in the afternoon, murder mystery that evening, Belbin Team Roles next morning, a fantastic team building session in the afternoon and, finally, a great barbecue that evening provided by Norton House. Although some of us were a bit slow of the mark the second day, the same positive attitude and enthusiasm from day one prevailed and I think we all got something out of it. It was clear to me that everyone was communicating and working together better by the end of the afternoon.

Abbot Risk Consulting

John Abbot, MD

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