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B-to-B Events
The Top Thrills, Chills and Frills from IAAPA Expo 2024 in Orlando
The theme park and attractions industry isn’t known as the “business of fun” for nothing. When manufacturers and suppliers of roller coasters, water slides, arcade games, inflatables, f&b, haunts and theming come together, it’s a lively show floor filled with rides, lights, laughter and screams, not to mention tasty samples and sensorial experiences. IAAPA Expo […]
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Trade Shows
Q&A: 10 Minutes With Exhibit Design Icon Mitchell Mauk
Exhibit design is a confluence of architecture, technology, innovation, and even fine art, says Mitchell Mauk, founder of California-based Mauk Design. With over 30 years of experience designing for clients such as Apple, McDonald’s, Duncan Aviation, and PlayStation, and even doing advanced furniture design for Herman Miller, Mauk still lets communication drive his designs for […]
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CTV Roundup
Macy’s Made A Shoppable TV Special For Black Friday – Here’s How It Went
The advertising industry is abuzz with the potential of shoppable television. But the concept of buying something directly from your television isn’t new; it began back in the ’80s with channels like QVC and HSN.
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Marketers
Sonos Goes Back To Basics With A Holiday Brand-Building Campaign
When Jordan Saxemard, former president of Dyson’s EMEA business, took over as CMO of audio tech maker Sonos in May, his first task was to revive the brand’s cultural impact. One way to achieve that is with a holiday marketing campaign – something Sonos hadn’t done for years. So the brand went big this year […]
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Branding/Marketing
Communicators Voice Concerns Tied to Trust for 2025
A PRSA panel on Communications Trends and Strategies for 2025 featured PR experts who provided their current PR concerns for the coming year, as well as key takeaways for tackling those issues and building trust.
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Crisis Management
PR Roundup: Influencer Tragedy, Tick Tock for TikTok, Omnicom and IPG Merger Impacts
This week looks at the aftermath of a popular influencer’s untimely death, the clock ticking down on TikTok and what the Omnicom/IPG merger means for the rest of the communications industry.
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B-to-C Events
Q&A: Audible’s James Finn Reflects on the Impact of Experiential, Authenticity and Fandom
Throughout this year, Audible has set out to prove that its experience isn’t limited to the ear. The brand has embarked on a tour of tentpole festivals in the U.S., popping up with themed activations ranging from ski lodges to carnivals, while also taking part in international events and fan cons to reach new markets […]
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B-to-B Events
The Brief: Breakup Calculators and Subway Sketches
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Breakup Calculators, subway sketches and the first-ever CES keynote to be hosted at Sphere Las Vegas.
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AI
9 Ad Tech Leaders React to the DOJ’s Plans for Google
What happens if Google is forced to divest Chrome or Android? How might Google’s potential breakup reshape digital advertising? Seven industry leaders share insights on the DOJ’s proposed remedies and what they could mean for digital advertising and ad tech.
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The Big Story
Running the Numbers on Omnicom-IPG
Omnicom is acquiring IPG. We unpack the proposed deal with ad agency expert Brian Wieser, founder of the constancy Madison and Wall.
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