B-to-C Events
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B-to-C Events
A More Experiential Era in Pop Star Sponsorships
Olivia Rodrigo. Charli XCX. Big Sean. Sabrina Carpenter. These are just some of the pop artists shaking up the sponsorship landscape through unconventional brand partnerships that reimagine what a celebrity endorsement looks like (hint: it looks a lot more experiential). Enterprising marketers have long leaned on celebrities to help them excite fans, gain traction with […]
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B-to-C Events
As a TikTok Ban Looms, A Look at Five Brands That Found Success with the Social Media App
TikTok is set to go dark on Jan. 19 if the law that bans the social media app in the U.S. is upheld by the Supreme Court. Today, the nine justices are hearing arguments from lawyers representing TikTok, content creators and the government, and a decision is expected to come in the next few days. […]
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B-to-C Events
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, […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: B.S. Blockers and ‘Unfair Canada’ Pop-ups
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover B.S. Blockers, “Unfair Canada” pop-ups and an aerial anniversary tour.
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B-to-C Events
How Verizon’s First Super Bowl FanFest is Going Beyond NOLA
As the Official 5G Network of the NFL, Verizon has partnered with the league to power new experiences and connect football fans with the action this season, but the brand is ramping up the hype around Super Bowl LIX,
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B-to-B Events
People’s Choice: Our Top 10 Most-read Stories of 2024
Many pop culture moments marked 2024, from Brat summer, to Moo Deng the pigmy hippo, to the Willy Wonka fiasco in Glasgow, to the “Glicked” phenomenon, to the viral break dancer from the Paris Games. But industry pros made an impact, too, activating experiences that challenged perceptions, pushed boundaries, drove loyalty and delivered joy. Following […]
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B-to-C Events
Football Sponsorship: How 18 Brands Blitzed Fan Engagement this Season
Plays have been called, flags have been thrown and victories have been clinched throughout this pro and college football season, and amid all the action, brands have been looking to score points with the fans. From “sailgates” to luxury bathroom trailers to germ zones, here’s how sponsors played the field. ALTEC LANSING The industry […]
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B-to-C Events
Best of Festive Season: Barbie’s StreamHouse, Coke’s Holiday Train, Dior’s Perfumery and More
The holidays are upon us, and once again, the industry is rising to the occasion to deliver a range of events and activations that are illuminating the season alongside their products and services. Per usual, we’ll bypass coverage of the city tree-lighting ceremonies, corporate galas and virtual gift shops in favor of hands-on brand experiences […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Snail-drawn Carriages and Krampus Bars
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Krampus Bars, “Garriages” and Squid Gamification.
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Agency Life
Agency Leader Chats: Changes, Culture, Themes for the Year Ahead
The outlook for agencies is “steady.” Satellite offices are popping up, business is on the rise, and development, hiring, marketing and launching new services are among the major investments that agency leaders say they are making for 2025. A three-year trend continues with creative and account services roles serving as top headcount growth areas, as […]
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