Sponsorships
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B-to-C Events
How Topgolf Teed up a Product Launch with an Engagement-rich ‘Nightclub’
Topgolf doesn’t usually launch products, so when The Sure Thing club came about, the entertainment brand needed to take a big swing. Known for its tech-driven golf driving range game at more than 100 venues around the world, along with yummy bar food offerings and party packages, the brand stepped outside its comfort zone to […]
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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 […]
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B-to-C Events
Citi Resurrects its Sound Vault Platform with an Intimate Jack Harlow Show in Brooklyn
When Citi cardmembers gathered for a Jack Harlow performance in Brooklyn, NY, on Oct. 17, it was a grand homecoming of sorts. The occasion marked the revival of the Citi Sound Vault concert platform after a four-year hiatus and took place at the historic Brooklyn Paramount, which reopened this year after a multimillion dollar renovation. […]
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B-to-C Events
Let the (Squid) Games Begin: Johnnie Walker and Netflix Partner on a Global Campaign
Fans around the world tuned in to Netflix’s “Squid Game” in 2021, making it the most-watched (non-English) TV show in the brand’s history—and they’ve been clamoring for more of the South Korean thriller series ever since. So with the debut of season two finally arriving on Dec. 26, the streaming service and another global powerhouse, […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: ‘Overnightmares’ and Boring Phones
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover boring phones, an Overnightmare and a “Wickedly” enchanting hotel suite.
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B-to-C Events
SEPHORiA 2024: How Sephora Transformed a Flagship Event into a Global Property
Sephora’s flagship event was always meant to travel to different U.S. markets, and this year, SEPHORiA made its way to Atlanta for the first time. From Sept. 27-28, the brand welcomed fans, influencers, brand founders and its own leadership to celebrate all things beauty and explore industry trends and innovations. For beauty superfans, it was […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Golden Porta Potties and Boozy ‘Sailgates’
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Golden Porta Potties, boozy “sailgates” and a “Bridgerton” bust.
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Billboard Races and Bratty Birds
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover billboard races, bratty birds and sponsored sensory rooms.
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Sponsorships
Inside AARP’s Rolling Stones Tour Sponsorship: ‘Lightning in a Bottle’
AARP, the association for people 50 and older, is all about popping up in unexpected spaces where it can engage its current audience as well as the next generation. When the Rolling Stones approached AARP to sponsor the ’24 Hackney Diamonds North American Tour, which hit 16 cities from April to July, the brand saw an opportunity to satisfy that dual-purpose strategy and supersize on surprise and delight.
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B-to-C Events
Season Preview: How Brands are Ramping up Tours and Tailgating Events for Football Fans
Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, and for many sports fans, that can only mean one thing: It’s football season. Naturally, brands are lining up to earn their attention at NFL and college games with tailgating tours, sponsorship activations and pop-up experiences. Read on for a sneak preview of the experiential programs taking over […]