Experiential Marketing
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Engagement
Behind e.l.f. Cosmetics’ Indy 500 Sponsorship and Purdue University Partnership
While many brands have rolled back their DEI support in the past year, e.l.f. Cosmetics has done the opposite. It became the first beauty brand to be a lead sponsor of an Indy 500 driver—and that driver is the only female that competed in the race. While many brands have rolled back their DEI support in the past year, e.l.f. Cosmetics has done the opposite. It became the first beauty brand to be a lead sponsor of an Indy 500 driver—and that driver is the only female that competed in the race. Here’s how e.l.f. teamed up with Purdue University on a “Lip Oil Change” activation that coincided with the final leg of Taylor Swift’s U.S. Eras Tour.
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Engagement
Essence Ventures EVP of Experiential on Festival Engagement, Activations and Best Practices
Michael Barclay, Executive Vice President of Experiential, talks 30 years of Essence Fest, new festival features, community engagement and more.
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Engagement
Topo Chico’s Marketing Director Talks Summer Airstream Partnership and Activations
Brittany Norris, Marketing Director of Hard Seltzers at Molson Coors, discusses the inspiration and marketing strategy behind the activation.
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Engagement
Brands on Fire: Meta’s Head of Experiential & Creative, Global Experiences, on ‘Reels Cinema’ at Cannes Lions
We spoke with Instagram’s experiential marketing lead about the inspiration behind the activation, the film’s themes, the business strategy and more.
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Events
Brands on Fire: ~Pourri Taps NFC Technology, Gamified Experiences and Poo-Puns to Woo Consumers
We spoke with ~Pourri CMO Shawn Patel about its SXSW success, the brand’s marketing journey, his strategy for growth, and building a digital community.
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Video Marketing
United Parks & Resorts CMO/CCO on the Marketing Strategy for SeaWorld’s New Brand Campaign
Veteran marketer Marisa Thalberg discusses the SeaWorld campaign’s strategic marketing goals and target geographies; lessons learned from previous gigs; and her experience marketing during pandemic lockdowns.
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Digital
Mastercard’s EVP of Brand Strategy and Innovation on Artist Accelerator Program 2.0
Our conversation about the strategic marketing goals for the accelerator program’s second season and how it will engage consumers during the process.
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Events
Six Solid Brand Activations at SXSW 2024
Check out these six solid brand activations at SXSW 2024, from Audible’s sound experience to Sharpie’s Creative Academy to Tide’s eco-friendly product invention.
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Events
Experiential Inspiration: 15 Brand Activations from the Super Bowl
15 brand activations from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas last month—from the Frito-Lay Chip Strip to TCL’s call-a-game experience to Bud Light’s Backyard Tour.
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Demand Gen
State Farm Head of Marketing on Brand Building Tips for Gen Z, Gamification and Experiential Activations
State Farm’s Head of Marketing Alyson Griffin provides tips on building brand awareness, meeting Gen Z consumers where they are and creating experiential activations that stand out from the competition.
