Sponsorships
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B-to-C Events
First-time Formula 1 Sponsor Liquid I.V. Talks Miami Grand Prix, Hydration Inspiration
Liquid I.V. ran with racing’s DRS concept and gave it a clever brand spin for its activation at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. Enter: Dehydration Reduction System, which kept fans cool and hydrated as the Florida heat reached 85 degrees. The electrolyte drink mix brand set up Race House in the Miami International Autodrome, along with branded touchpoints and garage-themed sampling pop-ups around the Hard Rock Stadium complex.
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B-to-C Events
Executive Q&A: BDG Media Talks Music Festivals, Gen Z and Capturing the Zeitgeist
For BDG Media, and the array of publications under its umbrella, aligning with event tentpoles has become essential to positioning the company as the pinnacle of culture and nightlife.
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: AI Instruments and the Impossible Ranch
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover plant-based cattle ranches, uplifting soda “SoundZ” and lettuce-based ASMR.
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Festivals & Fan Cons
Coachella 2024 Experiential Marketing: Shower Portals, Manifest Stations and ‘Surpr-ICES’
Festival season has sprung once again and, per usual, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is serving as its launchpad. The Indio, CA-based event at the Empire Polo Club, hosted this year April 12-14 and April 19-21, features headlining performances by No Doubt, Lana Del Ray, Tyler, The Creator and Doja Cat; a new […]
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B-to-C Events
Field Report: Inside the ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ Mercedes-Benz Experience at the Masters
Tickets to the Masters are some of the most coveted in all of sports. Some golf fans wait years to be chosen by the ticket lottery. But through its exclusive hospitality experience, Mercedes-Benz offers its VIP customers a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to attend the Masters, which this year was won by Scottie Scheffler for the second time in his career.
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B-to-C Events
Wendy’s NCAA Sponsorship Sizzles with Supersized Visuals and a Growth Mentality
The NCAA’s March Madness set records this year with the women’s title game drawing more viewers than the men’s for the first time, and attendance across both the men’s and women’s championships at historic levels. Along for the ride was Wendy’s, the Official Hamburger of March Madness and the Official Breakfast of March Madness, which […]
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B-to-C Events
Sponsors Bring ‘Living Brackets’ and ‘Dream Courts’ to the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Final Four Tournaments
There’s no better way to engage college hoops fans than to pass them the ball, and that’s exactly what sponsors did at the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four Tournaments this month. From pop-a-shot games to shooting drills to dunk moments, brands at both competitions placed attendees in players’ shoes—and the spotlight. The savviest […]
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B-to-C Events
CCM Hockey House: Five Tips on Leveraging Private Homes for Experiential Activations
A hockey-themed activation usually involves some kind of slapshot challenge, putting the participant in pro players’ shoes… or skates.
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: ‘Smackable’ Billboards and Subterranean Cooking
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover “smackable” billboards, subterranean pizza parties and the Malmö Oat Milkers.
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B-to-C Events
As Las Vegas Bets on Big Sporting Events, Brands and Agencies Offer Tips for Activating in the City
Las Vegas has long been known as Sin City, but lately, the city has vied for the moniker of “Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World,” particularly leaning into sports with the addition of pro sports franchises. With the dust settled on this year’s Super Bowl, we asked several brand marketers and agency executives to reflect on their recent experiences activating in Las Vegas and share their perspectives for successfully navigating the planning, local approvals and excitement on the ground. We rounded up their top eight tips.
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