Experiential
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Agency Life
Three Production Lessons from the Ryder Cup Main Stage Ceremonies
The storied Ryder Cup, held in September at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY, was not without its headline-making moments beyond the game of golf. Widely regarded as the Super Bowl of the sport, the tournament, which is played every two years globally and every four years in the U.S., featured […]
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The Brief, Live! Special Edition: Halloween Hijinks
Alienware’s spaceship crash-landing at a commuter hub, a bold (bald) screening experience and Pennywise the clown’s global balloon hijinks.
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The Brief: Micro-Restaurants and Pop-up Cathedrals
This week’s hot topics in experiential marketing cover the Hidden Valley Ranch Tiny Restaurant, Juice Force Tankers and pop-up cathedrals.
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Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Casino Plays
The casino environment is rich with calls to action and audiences anticipating constant entertainment. And with world-building a top theme in experiential campaigns this year, brands are betting on casino pop-ups and integrations to level-up on hospitality, capture committed enthusiasts, and put a strategic spin on playing the tables. American Express is growing its investment […]
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Field Report: How Brands Fused Passion and Business at the 2025 SEMA Show
A drift demo shredding tires to a cheering crowd? Hundreds of meticulously decked-out rides and a wild after-party festival? You’re at the 2025 SEMA Show, the automotive aftermarket global business event, which took place Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With more than 153,000 attendees from 140 countries and regions, including 2,300 exhibiting […]
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Heroes and Legends: Six Bold Engagement Ideas from HLTH USA 2025
No Entry. Flesh Eating Mutant Guppies with Perms said a sign on the door next to Registration at HLTH USA 2025 that took place at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, Oct. 19-22. What you wanted was the door where Petunia, the unicorn mascot, was sprinkling magic dust. Now in its eighth year, HLTH […]
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In the Works: Convention Centers Are Expanding to Meet the Next Era of Events
From Louisville to Los Angeles, a wave of convention center expansions is reshaping the North American trade show and convention landscape, adding continuous space, modern amenities, outdoor terraces, and pedestrian-friendly districts to accommodate more flexible, more experiential events. Los Angeles: A $2.6 Billion Expansion to Compete at the Top Tier Construction officially began Oct. […]
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Built Differently: How Carlyle Fired Up Next-Gen Technicians at SEMA 2025
At SEMA 2005, Carlyle Tools showed up with a single mission: to help attendees “turn their toolbox into a beast.” Part of NAPA since 2012, the brand recently underwent a transformation to appeal to a younger audience. “We felt like there was an opportunity to reinvigorate and reinvent how Carlyle tools are being presented,” says […]
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Consumers’ Leaked Data is Revealed at NordVPN’s Live Hacking Event in NYC
You don’t have to be the kind of person who uses “password” as their password to be at risk of a data breach. And that’s exactly the message cybersecurity company NordVPN aimed to drive home during a live hacking stunt on Oct. 16 in New York, where the brand educated consumers on just how vulnerable […]
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Brands Hit the Ground Running at the 2025 NYC Marathon with Signage, Stunts and Swag
For the second consecutive year, the TCS New York City Marathon broke the world record for the largest marathon ever with 59,226 total finishers on Nov. 2. Runners and their supporters from more than 130 countries and all 50 states flooded New York City to take part in what’s branded as “the best day of the […]
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