Kait Shea
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B-to-B Events
B-to-B Attendees are Demanding More Value—Eight Brand Marketers Weigh In
It’s a good problem to have. With the event industry thriving and market forecasts pointing to sizeable growth, the vast array of conferences and meetings to choose from has made attendees more judicious than ever about where they’ll spend their precious time and money. In response, event marketers have been digging deep to build the […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Tarot Readings and Time Banks
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Teyana Taylor tarot card readings, a Spring Rush campus campaign and the 30 Minute Time Bank.
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B-to-B Events
Talking Shop: Seven Exhibit Trends Spotted at NRF 2026
Upon arriving at NRF 2026, the exterior of the first booth we encountered said it all: “Lead with experience.” It was a message from Toshiba that was widely shared by exhibitors and panelists across Retail’s Big Show, as retailers grapple with balancing human connection and the proliferation of AI. Held Jan. 11-13 at New York’s […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Frozen Cities and Sky-High Sports
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing covering frozen cities, nostalgic bike rides and Lacoste’s sky-high padel play.
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B-to-B Events
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Creature Comforts
Last week at CES 2026, our editors noted a distinct move away from the spectacles and theme-park-style thrills of the past, and towards cozier brand environments. The landscape served as yet another signal that a larger, industry-wide paradigm shift is at hand, with both business and consumer attendees increasingly seeking out creature comforts and opportunities […]
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B-to-C Events
Sonic Sculptures, Art Atlases, Edible Libraries: 12 Experiential Ideas from Miami Art Week
The who’s who of art and culture convened for a week of exhibitions and events during Miami Art Week 2025, hosted Dec. 1-7, and once again, a horde of brands infiltrated the landscape with the typical invite-only, closed-door experiences that have historically dominated the scene. Even McDonald’s, the unlikeliest of companies to show up, hosted […]
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B-to-C Events
Anti-romance Swag Swaps and Digital Love Notes: Add These Ideas to Your Valentine’s Day Activation
If you’re activating around Valentine’s Day this year, there’s still time to steal a few ideas that’ll give your event a little extra oomph. And we’re here to spread the love. There’s no shortage of great experiential campaigns to get the juices flowing, whether it be Snuggle’s heartfelt, interactive mosaic or Godiva’s 20-foot-tall chocolate boxes […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Tailgate Trolling and Beast City
We’re launching our 2026 coverage with hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing covering tailgate trolling, Blizzard Brew and Starbucks in Beast City.
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B-to-C Events
Author Q&A: Dissecting Charles Melcher’s ‘The Future of Storytelling’
The explosion of immersive entertainment experiences just might be the hottest industry topic of 2025—look no further than our fall cover story. And in November, right on cue, author and brand marketing veteran Charles Melcher published “The Future of Storytelling: How Immersive Experiences Are Transforming Our World” (Artisan Books). Over the span of 320 pages, […]
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B-to-C Events
Think Pink: A Preview of the First-Ever Barbie Dream Fest
Physically, much of the country is battling winter weather, but mentally, Barbie superfans are already in sunny Florida basking in the glow of the first-ever Barbie Dream Fest. Indeed, the countdown is on for the Fort Lauderdale-based event, to be hosted March 27-29 at the Broward County Convention Center. The festival, billed as the “ultimate” […]
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