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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Nutty Cruisers and Matcha Moments
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential cover Nutty Cruisers, slope-side skincare and Matcha Moments.
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B-to-C Events
Executive Q&A: Daiya CMO John Kelly Talks Nostalgia Marketing and Dairy-free Sampling
Daiya, a dairy-free cheese foods brand, has put its own spin on FOMO (fear of missing out), introducing consumers to FOMOO (fear of missing out on dairy). And no one missed out more than those who didn’t get into Crustbuster, Daiya’s retro-inspired pizza rental store at SoHo’s Upside Pizza on Jan. 24. More than 500 […]
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B-to-C Events
Tanqueray Leans into Experiential with a Traveling Diner and ‘Adult Happy Meals’
In a world often consumed by virality and trends, Tanqueray is sticking to its roots and championing the idea that some things—like a gin martini—never go out of style. The brand’s “Classic or Nothing” campaign, which launched last fall, has been the driving force behind a new long-term strategy aimed at “demystifying” the category and […]
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B-to-B Events
The Brief: ‘Zero Bodegas’ and Tunnels of Love
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Tunnels of Love, Zero Bodegas and Lunar New Year celebrations.
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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
Cheetos Challenges Fans to Escape Chester Cheetah’s Cabin Using their ‘Other Hand’
It’s impossible to enjoy Cheetos without getting a little, or a lot, of Cheetle on your fingers—you know, that signature orange dust. A Cheetle-covered hand can get messy, and that’s the premise behind Cheetos’ “Other Hand” campaign, which launched in the spring and highlights the challenge of keeping one hand free while eating the cheesy […]
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B-to-C Events
‘In My STEM Era’: How e.l.f. Cosmetics and Purdue University Activated an Educational Makerspace
A rash of major brands have revoked their DEI support over the last few months, but e.l.f. Cosmetics is racing toward its diversity goals at full throttle. In May, the company became the first-ever beauty brand to serve as a primary sponsor of an Indy 500 driver—Katherine Legge, the only female driver that competed in […]
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B-to-C Events
Halloween 2024 Experiential: Rescue Squads, Carnevils and Afterlife Trains
Halloween tends to conjure some of the most creative experiential campaigns of the year. From the spine-tingling events that infiltrate attendees’ psyches, to the playful activations that give them a good chuckle, many brands go out of their way to make their mark on the holiday—and their audiences. This season delivered an Afterlife Train, an […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Ancestral Altars and Comfort Zones
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Comfort Zones, global Ofrendas and Beautycon 2024.
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B-to-C Events
Hot Property: Eight Ways to Activate a Night Market
Night markets originated in China over 1,000 years ago, but they’re far from ancient history. The open-air evening bazaars have been cropping up across the U.S. for more than a decade, and in the last year have officially been woven into the zeitgeist—and the experiential marketing industry. From partnering with major properties like 626 Night […]