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Building a Bold Brand Experience: Megaflatables x e.l.f. Cosmetics at Hackney Half

A giant inflatable brand activation for e.l.f. Cosmetics at the Hackney Half Marathon.

Client

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Project Overview

Megaflatables delivered a giant custom inflatable for e.l.f. Cosmetics at the Hackney Half Marathon. The standout piece boosted brand visibility and gave runners and spectators a memorable, photo-friendly moment.

EYE-CATCHING DESIGNS

The Brief

e.l.f. Cosmetics needed a giant 6 metre helium inflatable replica of its skincare product to anchor a brand activation at the Hackney Half Marathon. The brief was to create a bold, highly visible brand moment that boosted awareness among runners and spectators and gave the activation a memorable, photo-friendly centrepiece that would drive organic social sharing.

CAPTIVATING LARGE INFLATABLES

Our Role

Megaflatables provided a complete, turnkey service across every stage of the project.

Design

We shaped e.l.f.’s product into a giant 6 metre helium inflatable replica, ensuring a bold, accurate and instantly recognisable brand centrepiece.

Creation & Production

Using high-quality materials and advanced printing, we produced a giant 6 metre helium inflatable product replica with crisp detail and accurate colour reproduction.

Event Management

Our team managed the full project lifecycle, coordinating logistics and timelines to ensure everything ran smoothly at the Hackney Half.

Installation

We delivered and installed the giant inflatable replica on-site, creating a safe and impactful feature at the Hackney Half.

OUR REVIEWS

What Our Customers Say

Frank Paris
5 days ago
Brilliant company, would recommend them to everyone who needs an inflatable
matt Wilding
2 weeks ago
Very happy with the bespoke inflatable ball I ordered from Megaflatables. I dealt with Owen Spence who was enthusiastic about my project. I needed a perfect sphere to fill a quilted artwork piece. The product was just what I needed. I was a little worried that air may escape while the artwork was displayed - but I needn’t have been! It stay inflated perfectly. I won a 1st prize in the quilt creations category at Europe’s largest Patchwork & Quilting exhibition. Thank you Megaflatables.
Triona Cavanagh
2 weeks ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently had a replica boat made by Megaflatables and we couldn’t be happier with both the product and the service. From the initial enquiry through to delivery, John and Tyler and all at Megaflatables were fantastic to deal with. Communication was excellent throughout, they kept us updated every step of the way and nothing was ever too much trouble. The finished boat is outstanding. The quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail are exceptional and it exceeded all of our expectations. It’s clear they take great pride in what they do. Thank you, John and Tyler and all at Megaflatables for making the whole process so easy and enjoyable. We would highly recommend Megaflatables to anyone looking for high-quality inflatables and first-class customer service. An exceptional experience from start to finish.
Anthony Lee
4 weeks ago
Great vendor, have helped us out on a number of occasions. Great at working to short turnarounds and us helping develop ideas. Owen has been a great help and will continue to be our go to for custom inflatables!
CAPTIVATING LARGE INFLATABLES

The Result

The installation transformed the Hackney Half activation into a bold, immersive space. The giant inflatable replica brought energy and movement into the event, but more importantly, it had that instant “wow” factor. Inflatables just work for this, they’re big, unexpected, and hard to ignore. People notice them straight away, and more importantly, they remember them. They also photograph really well. The scale, colour, and soft forms make them perfect for social content, so people naturally stop, take photos, and share them without being asked. It turns the space into something more than just a display, it becomes part of the experience. As a result:

01.

A Social Media Magnet

The installation picked up strong organic traction on social media

02.

Photo and Video Ready

Visitors were keen to share photos and videos

03.

The Perfect Backdrop

The race-day activation became an easy, natural backdrop for content

04.

Reach Beyond the Day

The reach of the installation went far beyond the activation itself

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