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Experiential

  • Five Conversations That Will Elevate Your Measurement Practice

    Tune in and level up the way you track and measure your events   Event Marketer is all about championing event marketers. And that means championing how event marketers measure their events. Because if you want serious budgets and a serious seat at the table—you have to show your events make a serious impact on […]

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  • Building a Better Measurement Practice: The ROI-driven RFP

    A new monthly series designed to help your event organization measure smarter   It’s the little acronym with the big impact on your events. We’re talking about RFPs—the requests for proposals that set the stage for what the event’s about and what it hopes to achieve. But ask any seasoned event marketer and they will […]

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  • Finalists Announced: The 2026 Ex Awards

    The editors of Event Marketer unveil the finalists of the 2026 Ex Awards, the most prestigious recognition program for the experiential marketing industry.

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  • Field Report: Five Steal-worthy Ideas from the New York International Auto Show 2026

    The New York International Auto Show touched down at the Javits Center in New York City, April 3-12, reminding attendees arriving at the entrance to the 126-year-old show’s exhibit halls that it’s “Not just a show. A tradition.” Show organizers reported that attendance opening weekend was up more than 25 percent, year-over-year, its highest since […]

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  • The Brief: Bubblegum Trolls and Pet ASMR

    This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Bubblegum Trolls, Man-icures and pet ASMR.

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  • As Mergers and Acquisitions Soar, Agencies Point to a ‘Fragmented’ Market

    Mergers and acquisitions are cropping up at an unprecedented rate as the demand for live events, global reach and expanded capabilities surges; AI looms; and private equity firms tighten their grip on the thriving business of events. And all of this wheeling and dealing is altering the industry paradigm. Read on for a look at […]

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  • Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Charm Bars

    At a time when many consumers are suffering from digital fatigue and seeking more meaningful interactions, brands are leveraging tactile, personalized experiences that send attendees home with a physical keepsake that extends the life of the event. We’re talking about charm bars, intimate touchpoints where participants can slow down, get hands-on and customize something they’ll […]

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  • How Superhuman Used SXSW as Launchpad for its Rebrand and AI Ethos

    Three days of panels, performances, comedy sketches—and an interactive journey through the evolution of communication When Grammarly merged three AI-forward productivity platforms and rebranded as Superhuman just before the holidays, the timing wasn’t quite right for a large-scale debut. But by the time March and SXSW 2026 rolled around, the company saw a clear opening […]

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  • How Thayers’ Influencer-Focused Experiential Strategy is Driving Brand Engagement

    Skincare enthusiasts, like us, are seeing a lot more of Thayers on their social media feeds, and that’s no coincidence. The brand has recently been boosting its social presence through influencer partnerships and a growing ambassador program for aspiring creators. In addition to product reviews and promos posted on social, Thayers is hosting events to […]

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  • HIMSS26: Corporate Exhibitors Talk Booth Design and Engagement Strategies

    With the theme of reimagining health through information and technology, the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition brought together more than 28,000 clinicians, executives, policy makers and industry leaders from across the world to the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas on March 9-12.  From the rise of AI agents to the ease of […]

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