Kait Shea
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B-to-C Events
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Red-Carpet Activations
Once upon a time, red-carpet affairs were little more than glorified photo shoots. But a saturated entertainment landscape has turned the tides toward a decidedly more experiential era of premiere events, one in which many brands are inviting talent, media and fans to step through a proverbial portal, and directly into their IP. It’s hard […]
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B-to-C Events
Hertz Unleashes a Pack of Dogs and a Pop-Up Café at the World’s Largest Gathering of Golden Retrievers
The concept of “stress-free travel” may sound like a distant fantasy, but Hertz is on a mission to alleviate travel anxieties through its Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program—and a pack of friendly golden retrievers known as the Gold Squad.
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B-to-B Events
What Each Generation Really Wants from B-to-B Events—And What the Data Says
With b-to-b audiences now comprising four generations of attendees (or five, depending on who you ask), conference organizers have their work cut out.
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Clean Machines and Gummy Bars
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Clean Machines, glam trucks and the Gimme Gummy Bar.
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B-to-C Events
How Brands Swapped the Runway for Pop-up Events During New York Fashion Week
Twice a year, the fashion elite gather in Manhattan for couture runway shows and exclusive soirees during New York Fashion Week (NYFW). But sponsors and brands are increasingly showing up with approachable experiences that help democratize the high-profile event and unchain those velvet ropes. From Sensodyne to Jinx to the Idaho Potato Commission (no, really), […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Drive-Thru Pit Stops and Traveling Basecamps
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Wendy’s drive-thru Pit Stop Express, Kayali’s fragrant café and the traveling All Conditions Express basecamp.
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B-to-C Events
Valentine’s Day Ideas: High Tea, Hidden Diamonds, Human Cranes and More
McNugget Caviar, anyone? How about a box of conversation hearts themed around the U.S.’s weakened economy? Or, perhaps you’d like to bid on a $35,000 diamond ring shaped like a can of BuzzBallz? Valentine’s Day is always an opportunity for marketers to spark brand love, and this year has yielded some particularly steal-worthy ideas. We’re […]
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B-to-C Events
How AT&T’s Dunk Bus Brings Gameday Action Directly to NBA Fans
Not all NBA fans can make it to a game, so AT&T is shooting its shot with a Dunk Bus mobile tour that brings the action directly to them.
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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
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Mountaintop Activations
Temperatures are low but engagement is high this winter as brands bundle up and take their tactics to the slopes. Between the hype around the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the revamp of X Games Aspen and a particularly snowy season for much of the U.S., it’s no wonder event profs are embracing the cold weather […]