Deli Vibes

What’s old is new again as consumers eat up tasty new takes on nostalgia marketing and flock to pop-up bodegas and delis that transform non-endemic products into corner store fare. Ahhhh, the corner deli. Whether you grew up with one on your block or just coveted bodega culture on TV, the convenience store is an … Read more

Hosting a Skincare Activation? Steal These Eight Tactics

Skincare is big business. Gen Alpha, in particular, is driving massive growth for the thriving $186 billion global skincare industry, with girls as young as eight showing interest in crafting multistep regimens and taking cues from TikTok “skinfluencers” to achieve what they view as self-care. Gen Z isn’t far behind. According to a YouGov report, … Read more

The Brief: Personalized Poetry and Designer Dogwear

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover personalized poetry, designer dogwear collabs and Sundance’s new home.   BLUE ‘SEVERANCE’ BALLOONS FLOAT AROUND LONDON LANDMARKS Apple TV+ has done it again. Just as season two of “Severance” reached fever pitch with a cliffhanger finale on March … Read more

Scientific Methods

In an age of decreased attention spans, digital fatigue and discerning, label-checking consumers, brands are zooming in on the secret sauce of their products by taking a decidedly scientific approach to engagement. From sampling laboratories, to hands-on learning and demos, experiential deep dives are helping audiences get to the core (or, shall we say, the … Read more

Crowd Safety: How One Nonprofit is Improving Training for Event Profs Globally

The Pink Bows Foundation, launched after the Astroworld Festival tragedy, is co-producing training events across the world in partnership with leading safety experts On Nov. 5, 2021, 23-year-old Madison Dubiski was one of 10 concertgoers who lost their lives in the Astroworld Festival tragedy. About 50,000 people gathered at NRG Park in Houston to watch … Read more

Family-friendly Events: Three Lessons from Crayola’s Colorful Pop-up ‘Reunion’

Across its storied 122-year history, Crayola has never revived a collection of retired crayon colors—until now. As part of its year-long Campaign for Creativity, which centers on the vital role that color plays in inspiring creativity, the brand “unretired” eight beloved hues, then marked the occasion with a nostalgic, family-friendly pop-up “reunion” in New York’s … Read more

Six Lessons on Inclusion from Primark’s Fully Accessible Launch Event

Even the smallest of gestures can make an attendee with disabilities feel seen. It’s one of many valuable lessons that fashion retailer Primark learned while planning a fully accessible launch event for the debut of its new 49-piece adaptive clothing range. To support attendees with an array of needs, the brand ensured every detail of … Read more

CSR Campaigns: Inside Intuit’s Financial Literacy Forum Series with the NFL

Dave Zasada, vp-education and corporate responsibility at Intuit, talks partnerships, event content and scaling up a mission The momentum behind personal finance education is growing. In 2024, 25 states adopted policies that guarantee access to at least one personal finance course at public high schools, according to nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance. And Intuit is … Read more

Sweet Relief: Eight Ways to Build a Zen-inspired Brand Experience

The world could use a collective deep breath right about now, and brands are responding with Zen-inspired experiences designed to put consumers at ease. As marketers take cues from the sect of Buddhism, which focuses on meditation, mindfulness and maintaining a state of calm, they’re creating sanctuaries where attendees have an opportunity to get present … Read more

L.A.-Based Event Profs Share Perspectives on the Wildfires’ Impacts

In the wake of the wildfires that erupted across the L.A. area on Jan. 7, the events and entertainment industry has come together to offer support, resources and aid to neighbors, friends, families and colleagues. Tonight, stars like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Jelly Roll, Anderson .Paak and Stevie Nicks will be performing … Read more

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