Juanita Chavarro Arias, Author at Chief Marketer

Inside Jeans Country: American Eagle’s First-Ever Stagecoach Activation

“It wasn’t our first rodeo, but it was our first Stagecoach.” That’s how American Eagle cmo Craig Brommers describes the retailer’s grand debut as the country music festival’s exclusive apparel and denim sponsor. To bring the sponsorship to life, the brand activated a “Jeans Country” denim desert-themed experience on the festival grounds in Indio, CA, […]

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Stagecoach 2026: 11 Brand Activations that Fused Western Glam with Hydrating Oases

This year’s edition of the Stagecoach Music Festival brought the biggest names in country music to Indio, CA, including headliners Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone, with a few surprises (hello, Pitbull!) over the April 24-26 weekend. And while temperatures weren’t scorching as in years past, high winds came out in full force, causing […]

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How Verde Farms Leveraged its First Pop-up and Influencer Dinner to Educate Consumers

For its first consumer activation, Verde Farms took a big swing, hosting not only a sampling pop-up, but also a five-course VIP dinner for media and influencers—all on the same day. And the two-part event on April 2 paid off, reaching 7,700 Nashville locals and tourists, as well as thousands of social media users. First, […]

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B-to-B Dream Team 2026: Meet Danielle Damiano Medeiros of LinkedIn

For 10 years, EM has been championing b-to-b all-stars, delving into their career journeys, portfolios, best practices and industry forecasts. Meet this year’s crew: The 2026 B-to-B Dream Team. Danielle Damiano Medeiros is no stranger to a pivot. Before she landed her role as global head of industry tentpole experiences, events and executive engagement COE […]

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B-to-B Dream Team 2026: Meet Dannielle Simpson of Chiquita

For 10 years, EM has been championing b-to-b all-stars, delving into their career journeys, portfolios, best practices and industry forecasts. Meet this year’s crew: The 2026 B-to-B Dream Team. Dannielle Simpson’s pathway into event marketing is one that many can relate to: “I accidentally fell into it,” she says. She started as a pre-med student […]

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B-to-B Dream Team 2026: Meet Amy Loskutoff of Google Cloud

For 10 years, EM has been championing b-to-b all-stars, delving into their career journeys, portfolios, best practices and industry forecasts. Meet this year’s crew: The 2026 B-to-B Dream Team. Who would’ve thought a 17-year career in baseball would lead into tech? But that’s the story behind Amy Loskutoff’s professional journey that started with interning for […]

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Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Double-Decker Buses

The double-decker bus is more than just a London icon or a commuter vehicle. It’s an experience of its own. From the open-top deck to the stacked structure, it offers panoramic city views and is a photo moment in itself. Plus, with two floors, a double-decker bus offers double the seating capacity, or with the […]

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Expedia Transforms its Multiday Ambassador Summit into a Creator-first Oasis in Palm Springs

Travel content creators are racking up millions of views on city itinerary guides, hidden gem recommendations and flying hacks, and Expedia Group is tapping into their audiences by building a community of brand partners who regularly develop social media content promoting its travel properties and booking products. Embracing the creators as a key element of […]

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March Madness 2026: Brands Activate Beyond the Final Four to Engage College Hoops Fans

Our March Madness bracket was busted on week one of the NCAA tournament, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying all of the activations and events that capitalized on the energy around the men’s and women’s college basketball championships. From April 3-6, the Men’s Final Four and its accompanying Fan Fest presented by Capital One […]

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PNC Bank CMO on Leveraging Experiential to Rally Hockey Fans in a Growth Market

When PNC Bank popped up an orange-bricked barbershop outside the Dallas Stars’ home arena, it turned heads. For one, hockey fans were drawn to the giant, perfectly coifed mullet atop of it.