Experiential
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B-to-B Events
Beyond the Booth: How Exhibitors Can Leverage Restroom Real Estate
“Last night was… not exactly legal,” read a sticker placed on the mirrors in bathrooms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center during SuperZoo 2024. Trippy images from a wild night on the town, such as dogs getting chased by a police car down the Las Vegas Strip along with portraits of the team members as […]
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Three Ways Siemens Leverages Data for High-Performance Exhibits
How can data transform a trade show exhibit into a powerful driver of brand awareness, engagement, and ROI? Siemens, in partnership with Freeman’s A/V team and agency, Sparks, brought a reimagined exhibit to CES 2025 that was based on the insights collected at its award-winning CES 2024 exhibit and throughout the year. The exhibits were […]
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B-to-C Events
Wedding Event Activations: Brands from Cheetos to Tinder Help Couples Say ‘I Do’
Weddings are special no matter where they take place, but more and more, brands are stepping in to enhance them and become a permanent “guest” in one of life’s biggest milestones. Some companies go the traditional wedding route, while brands remain true to their core products and messaging, and as a result, often go viral […]
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Provocative Sets, Mirrors and Community Building at MAGIC / Project Shows
Pink recycled leather jackets and feather clutches were just some of the trending pieces at MAGIC, Project and Sourcing at MAGIC, organized by Informa Markets, that brought the fab fashion and lifestyle vibes Feb. 10-12 to the Las Vegas Convention Center. These shows are all about a unique blend of vibe and business. While there […]
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B-to-C Events
NBA All-Star 2025: Sponsor Activations from Google, Nike, Amex and More
The 74th annual NBA All-Star Game and its new mini tournament format received some harsh criticism, but when it came to brand activations and events hosted over the weekend, fans gave rave reviews. Throughout NBA All-Star 2025, hosted Feb. 14-16 in the San Francisco Bay Area, sponsors flooded the NBA Crossover experience at Moscone Center, […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Third Nipples and Duo’s Death
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential cover Duo’s death, Third Nipples and pop-up radio stations.
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Opportunistic Stunts
Experiential stunts used to be executed for the sake of causing a stir, but marketers are replacing the “just because” approach with more research-driven tactics. By tapping into data and audience pain points, savvy brands are pouncing on the opportunity to craft more meaningful stunts that offer both relevance and wow-factor. Let’s look at the […]
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Super Bowl LIX: 16 More Brand Activations, Parties and Stunts from NOLA
Super Bowl LIX brought a week’s worth of events to New Orleans, and while we hit 15-plus experiences, we couldn’t squeeze them all in. Explore 16 more activations that delivered engagement ahead of the Big Game.
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Super Bowl LIX: PepsiCo Leans into NOLA Cuisine and Culture at the Chips & Sips Quarter
At last year’s Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, PepsiCo took over the sidewalk area in front of the New York-New York Hotel & Casino with its Chip Strip, one of the weekend’s most popular pop-up experiences. (After all, who could pass up the chance to get married by Chester Cheetah in the Cheetos Chapel?) […]
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Let the Good Times Roll: Eight Standout Vehicles Spotted in NOLA During Super Bowl LIX
New Orleans is one of the country’s most walkable cities, and we were among the 100,000-plus visitors in town for Super Bowl LIX who took advantage of sidewalks and side streets to cover the short distances between event and activation venues—even when it got a bit hot and humid outside. Strolling around the city allowed […]
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