Event Marketer’s Rachel Boucher, head of content; Kait Shea, senior editor and manager-digital, and Juanita Chavarro Arias, managing editor, recap and provide commentary on some of the top experiential stories, ideas, and trends of the month. Think: Summer vibes, sponsorship irony, ballroom inspiration, global exhibitions, and more. New episodes drop monthly.   Subscribe to The […]

Spangler Candy Company, parent company and maker of beloved lollipops Dum-Dums, in May doubled down on its use of artificial dyes in the colorful, flavorful confections. But when companies take a stand on food (or other) issues, especially in the context of the current administration’s fast-moving policymaking, being prepared and planning for how to respond to key stakeholders is essential.

The CMO at skincare brand Roc shares how a 10-person study validating its eye cream works as a marketing tool in tandem with its clinical studies.   “Clinically proven” is a staple tagline for skincare brand Roc. The words are prominently display on its logo and thus all of its products. The brand claims that […]

As SVP of digital operations and client success at Dow Jones, Jesse Waldele brings a coach’s mindset to everything from cross-functional alignment to client relationships.

Captain Namo is one of the most famous characters in all of sci-fi. Yet, while Jules Verne’s ill-fated explorer has starred in many adaptations, none has dived so deeply into Nemo’s origin story as AMC’s “Nautilus.”

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Club Furby, Shaq’s Drip Lounge and a National Pink Day pop-up.

You love your favorite brand, but do you love your favorite brand enough to tattoo it on your body… forever? For some event attendees, the answer is a “heck yes!” as they belly up to the tattoo chair and get some fresh ink representing their favorite brands and experiences. According to Trendhunter, hotel-friendly tattoo pop-ups, […]

Alliant is making good on its plans to build a modern, data-driven marketing platform through M&A. The audience platform announced Monday that it’s acquiring data insights and analytics company AnalyticsIQ. Alliant declined to disclose the deal price. The acquisition was funded by Alliant’s parent company, Inverness Graham, a private equity firm that specializes in buyouts. […]

Programmatic advertising is experiencing a dramatic shift. Conversational and agentic AI are here, and their effects are already being felt.  Microsoft announced the shuttering of its DSP in May, stating that the current DSP model no longer aligns with its AI-powered priorities.  As ad tech barrels toward automation, companies of all sizes along the supply […]

Here are five (spoiler-free!) key communication lessons from “Running Point,” and the real-life Buss family, that PR pros can apply in their day-to-day work.