Festivals & Fan Cons
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B-to-C Events
Field Report: Video Game Developers and Tech Brands Level Up Demos at PAX East
In 2004, the creators of the popular web comic Penny Arcade launched PAX to bring together the gaming community and celebrate game culture. After years of growth, PAX expanded from Washington to several cities around the world, and PAX East was established in 2010 as the event’s East Coast branch. We headed up to Boston […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Y2K House Parties and Mechanical Condiments
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Y2K house parties, chocolate heists and “Ride the Ranch.”
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B-to-C Events
We Were at Barbie Dream Fest—Here’s What the Viral Event Was Really Like
Oh, Barbie. We wanted to go party. Alas, we spent a lot more time scratching our heads at Barbie Dream Fest 2026 than enjoying the experience. Hosted March 27-29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the cost of tickets to the inaugural convention ranged from roughly $70 for a day pass to $450 for a VIP weekend […]
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Events
AMC Networks’ CMO on Marketing ‘The Audacity’ at SXSW
AMC Networks’ new Silicon Valley drama “The Audacity” will have its world premiere this weekend at SXSW. It follows a sneak peak of the series in January at CES. We spoke to AMC Networks’ CMO Kim Granito about the motivation behind activating there.
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B-to-C Events
As the World Cup Nears, MLS’s CMO is Betting on Experiential
How Major League Soccer is embracing fan rituals, brand partnerships and a growing event playbook With a new season underway, a primetime broadcast property to promote and the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, Major League Soccer (MLS) is casting a wide net over the soccer ecosystem this year in an effort to grow […]
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Shopper/Retail
Land O’Lakes CMO Aims to Change Rural America’s Image
Land O’Lakes, a multi-billion-dollar cooperative of farmers, sponsors a stock image collection and launches a toolkit for the entertainment industry to help portray rural America as a vibrant community.
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B-to-C Events
From Jersey Mike’s Shore to Visa Print Shop, Top 12 Activations at Super Bowl LX Experience
Fans descended on San Francisco’s Moscone Center for the Super Bowl Experience, presented by Jersey Mike’s, Feb. 3-7, with exhibit halls packed with opportunities for meet-and-greets with NFL players and legends, football skills engagements, and freebies from brands. The convention center’s multistory setup created quite a spread for the booths, but the vibe still felt […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Spicy Brunches and Home DeCoors
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Home DeCoors, spicy brunches and Good Will Dunkin’.
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B-to-C Events
The Last (Sun)Dance: How Sponsors Closed Out the Festival’s Final Year in Park City
After 45 years in Park City, the Sundance Film Festival’s run in Utah reached its final cut. From Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, the Sundance Film Institute, industry insiders, fans and many of the sponsors that have evolved with the event over the years bid farewell to snowy Main Street. The festival will permanently move […]
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Watch: How Acura is Activating at Sundance Film Festival’s Final Year in Park City
Inside Acura’s 16th annual experiential program at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
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