Sponsorships
-
B-to-C Events
Inside Coca-Cola’s Evolving Formula 1 US Grand Prix Sponsorship Strategy
When Coca-Cola became the official soft drink, non-sparkling water and sports drink provider of Austin, TX-based Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in the summer of 2023, the brand was on a three-month time crunch to prepare its trackside activation for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages partnered with the corporate sponsorship […]
-
B-to-C Events
Formula 1 US Grand Prix: Mercedes-Benz, Levi’s, Amex, Pacsun Activate in Austin
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is known for serving up a quintessential Texas experience, with cowboy hats and boots sported in the stands, barbecue cooking on the grill, drivers riding horses into the paddock and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performing on track ahead of the race start. An estimated 400,000-plus fans attended the […]
-
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.
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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. […]
-
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, […]
-
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.
-
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 […]
-
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.