Campaigns + Creative
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B-to-C Events
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Charm Bars
At a time when many consumers are suffering from digital fatigue and seeking more meaningful interactions, brands are leveraging tactile, personalized experiences that send attendees home with a physical keepsake that extends the life of the event. We’re talking about charm bars, intimate touchpoints where participants can slow down, get hands-on and customize something they’ll […]
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B-to-C Events
How Superhuman Used SXSW as Launchpad for its Rebrand and AI Ethos
Three days of panels, performances, comedy sketches—and an interactive journey through the evolution of communication When Grammarly merged three AI-forward productivity platforms and rebranded as Superhuman just before the holidays, the timing wasn’t quite right for a large-scale debut. But by the time March and SXSW 2026 rolled around, the company saw a clear opening […]
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B-to-C Events
How Thayers’ Influencer-Focused Experiential Strategy is Driving Brand Engagement
Skincare enthusiasts, like us, are seeing a lot more of Thayers on their social media feeds, and that’s no coincidence. The brand has recently been boosting its social presence through influencer partnerships and a growing ambassador program for aspiring creators. In addition to product reviews and promos posted on social, Thayers is hosting events to […]
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B-to-B Events
HIMSS26: Corporate Exhibitors Talk Booth Design and Engagement Strategies
With the theme of reimagining health through information and technology, the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition brought together more than 28,000 clinicians, executives, policy makers and industry leaders from across the world to the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas on March 9-12. From the rise of AI agents to the ease of […]
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Shopper/Retail
Inside Back Market’s Strategy to Break Into U.S. Market
The marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics reached $3.5 billion in global GMV last year. Its message to consumers is to downgrade.
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B-to-B Events
Seven Trade Show Exhibit Engagement Tactics from Shoptalk 2026
Shoptalk Spring 2026 took place March 24-26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, bringing together more than 10,000 attendees from across the retail, consumer brand and tech landscape.
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B-to-B Events
The Brief: Mulch Mobiles and T-Rex Leather
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Lowe’s Mulch Mobile, ship resurrections and lab-grown T-Rex Leather.
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Shopper/Retail
Q&A with Lands’ End CMO on Marketing to the Modern Consumer
Sarah Sylvester spent nearly two decades at Victoria’s Secret and is now putting her brand transformation skills to work as Chief Marketing Officer at women’s apparel brand Lands’ End.
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B-to-B Events
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Tunnel Vision
In the distraction age, experiential elements like immersive tunnels are blocking outside noise, adding suspense or curiosity, and creating an effective transition from one environment to another. From trade shows to upfronts to fan fests to VIP afterparties, let’s explore how brands are carving out themed passages in their activations and events. An Entrance […]
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Sustainability
Citizen Watch CMO on 50 Years of Eco-Drive Tech, Gen Z Style and Narrative-Driven Creative
We spoke with Citizen Watch CMO Carla Wilke about the brand campaign’s origins and inspiration, narrative-driven creative, targeting Gen Z and industry challenges.