Juanita Chavarro Arias, Author at Chief Marketer

Wedding Event Activations: Brands from Cheetos to Tinder Help Couples Say ‘I Do’

Weddings are special no matter where they take place, but more and more, brands are stepping in to enhance them and become a permanent “guest” in one of life’s biggest milestones. Some companies go the traditional wedding route, while brands remain true to their core products and messaging, and as a result, often go viral […]

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Super Bowl LIX: 16 More Brand Activations, Parties and Stunts from NOLA

Super Bowl LIX brought a week’s worth of events to New Orleans, and while we hit 15-plus experiences, we couldn’t squeeze them all in. Explore 16 more activations that delivered engagement ahead of the Big Game.

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Super Bowl LIX: PepsiCo Leans into NOLA Cuisine and Culture at the Chips & Sips Quarter

At last year’s Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, PepsiCo took over the sidewalk area in front of the New York-New York Hotel & Casino with its Chip Strip, one of the weekend’s most popular pop-up experiences. (After all, who could pass up the chance to get married by Chester Cheetah in the Cheetos Chapel?) […]

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Let the Good Times Roll: Eight Standout Vehicles Spotted in NOLA During Super Bowl LIX

New Orleans is one of the country’s most walkable cities, and we were among the 100,000-plus visitors in town for Super Bowl LIX who took advantage of sidewalks and side streets to cover the short distances between event and activation venues—even when it got a bit hot and humid outside. Strolling around the city allowed […]

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Super Bowl LIX: The Sights, Sounds and Flavors We Took in Around the Big Easy

This year marked New Orleans’ 11th time hosting the Super Bowl—tying with Miami for the most NFL Championship games—and, as expected, the Big Easy certainly showed it knows how to party. What else would we expect from the home of Mardi Gras? Local food, music, architecture and traditions shined through the events and experiences presented […]

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Company Rock Stars

In the age of influencers, companies are leaning into influence, showcasing their leaders, their people, and becoming more public-facing, all to help their target audiences (internal and external) feel more connected to the brand. Indeed, it’s the company rock star era, with luminaries like Richard Branson having helped pave the way. “People want to consume […]

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Executive Q&A: Daiya CMO John Kelly Talks Nostalgia Marketing and Dairy-free Sampling

Daiya, a dairy-free cheese foods brand, has put its own spin on FOMO (fear of missing out), introducing consumers to FOMOO (fear of missing out on dairy). And no one missed out more than those who didn’t get into Crustbuster, Daiya’s retro-inspired pizza rental store at SoHo’s Upside Pizza on Jan. 24. More than 500 […]

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L.A.-Based Event Profs Share Perspectives on the Wildfires’ Impacts

In the wake of the wildfires that erupted across the L.A. area on Jan. 7, the events and entertainment industry has come together to offer support, resources and aid to neighbors, friends, families and colleagues. Tonight, stars like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Jelly Roll, Anderson .Paak and Stevie Nicks will be performing […]

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