What is the lo:live Managed Service (lo:studio)?
lo:live operates as both a self serve digital marketplace (featuring over 1,500 spaces) and a bespoke managed service called lo:studio. While our self serve platform puts you in direct contact with location providers, we understand that some campaigns require highly specific location scouting and space hire solutions that off the shelf listings simply cannot fulfill. Our lo:studio team consists of curious, passionate location experts who actively source and book spaces beyond our live inventory across the UK, Europe, and Australia. Using an exclusive internal database of over 2,000 locations, and hitting the streets to find unconventional spaces when necessary, we handle the end to end scouting, negotiation, and delivery of standout spaces tailored perfectly to your vision.
What Kinds of Campaigns Does lo:studio Support?
Our managed service team is experienced in sourcing premium and hard to find spaces for a wide variety of high impact formats, including:
Brand Experiences (e.g., high traffic immersions in Piccadilly Circus)
PR Stunts (e.g., mobile floating activations on the River Thames)
Pop up Retail (e.g., premium boutiques in Covent Garden)
Product Launches (e.g., exclusive takeovers in Berlin)
Fashion Shows (e.g., underground spaces like the Kingsway Tunnel)
Projection Facades (e.g., large scale visual media on City Hall)
When Should You Use This Service?
Our managed service is the perfect solution when you need a highly tailored space for campaigns. You should use this service when:
Your client has requested a very specific location hire or a hidden gem that is not currently listed on the platform.
You need expert location scouting support to find a unique meanwhile use property or an off market event space.
You are planning a complex brand activation or experiential marketing tour and want us to manage the heavy lifting.
You need specialized retail space hire, such as a prime shopping centre unit, a high footfall pop up space, or premium live media placements.
You want to free up your internal team to focus on the creative execution while we handle the location logistics and paperwork.
Does the location need to be listed first?
No. A location does not need to be listed on lo:live for our team to help. We regularly secure unlisted spaces and arrange complete location buyouts for our clients.
How Our Managed Service Works: The 7 Step Process
Using the lo:studio managed service is a collaborative, end-to-end process ensuring a seamless experience from brief to on-site delivery:
Kick Off & Briefing: We align on your requirements and create a detailed location and space brief for your approval before the search begins. Prepare for lots of questions so we get it exactly right.
Location Search & Space Scouting: Using our unrivalled resources, internal database of 2,000+ locations, and industry network, we source the perfect space. If needed, our scouts hit the streets to find fresh, unconventional sites.
Collaborative Selection: We handle all of the shortlisting, availability checks, and pricing. You will receive a beautifully presented schedule of options.
Project Planning & Timelines: We implement detailed project planning to keep everything on track.
Site Visit Coordination: We coordinate and facilitate all required location meetings, recce walk-throughs, and site visits.
Contracts & Procurement: We negotiate the rates, procure the spaces, and ensure all requisite licences and compliance documentation are completed.
On-Site Delivery: Acting as your dedicated location manager, we serve as an extension of your live team, ensuring the space performs exactly to expectation and contract on setup and live days.
What Information Should I Send?
To help us source the right space as quickly as possible, share as much detail as you can. The clearer your brand activation brief, the faster we can deliver results.
The most useful information includes:
The location name: (If you already have a specific location in mind).
The region: Which cities or countries across the UK, Europe, or Australia are you targeting?
The dates: Your ideal setup, live, and derig dates.
Campaign type: (e.g., experiential marketing, pop up retail, PR stunt).
Space type: (e.g., indoor shopping centre, outdoor plaza, meanwhile use building, empty warehouse).
Budget: Your total budget for the space hire, if known.
Must have requirements: Footfall targets, dimensions, power access, or specific demographic needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between lo:live and lo:studio?
lo:live is our digital marketplace where you can self serve, search 1,500+ spaces, and book directly with location providers. lo:studio is our managed service division, a team of expert human location gurus who take your brief, utilize a larger private database of 2,000+ locations, and handle the entire scouting, negotiation, and delivery process for you.
Can lo:studio help with locations that are not listed on the platform?
Yes. Through our managed service, we can help source and book spaces far beyond our live inventory, including hidden gems and unconventional locations.
How do the lo:studio fees work?
Our fees are agreed upfront and depend on the complexity of the brief and the level of service required. They are applied proportionately to the total space costs, which we typically handle and manage throughout the project.
How quickly can you get me some space options?
Because no brief is the same, turnaround times vary. Simple requests can often be turned around in minutes, while unique locations and full space buyouts will take longer. We agree on a clear timeline with you during the kick off phase.
What if I already know the exact location I want?
That is perfectly fine. Send us the location name, the specific area you want to use, your dates, and your campaign brief, and our team will negotiate and procure the space on your behalf.
Why should I pay for a managed service instead of doing it myself?
Locations and spaces are our business. By letting our experts handle the time consuming location scouting, contracting, and compliance, you free up your agency or brand team to focus entirely on what you do best: creative strategy and campaign execution.
Ready to submit your brief?
If you cannot find the location or space you need on the marketplace, or if your campaign requires expert, hands on support, contact our lo:studio team with your brief today.
Australia: gday@locationlive.com
UK & Europe: hello@locationlive.com