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The Brief: Flavor Interventions and Death Predictions
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover flavor interventions, coffee portraits and death predictions.
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B-to-C Events
Inside Instacart’s Shoppable Creator Dinner in a Pop-up Grocery Aisle
Foodies turn to social media to discover new recipes and see what their favorite content creators are cooking up. Instacart joined the conversation with its social-forward “Cart Classics” campaign, kicking it off with an intimate dinner experience for creators and VIP guests on Aug. 6 at Chain House in L.A. The brand partnered with Taiwanese […]
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6 Dating App Events to Win Back Gen Z Users
Bumble announced that its signature rule is going away on Aug. 11. Since its founding in 2014, women have made the first move by starting the conversation with a match, but now, anyone in a match can send the first message. Bumble’s shift is a response to changing dating habits, particularly among Gen Zers, who […]
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The Brief: Billboard Houses and Diaper Rescues
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover billboard houses, wrench-themed pubs and pop-up diaper rescues.
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Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Wedding Bells
The bravest brands know how to cross boundaries in the most epic of ways, and this year, they’re reaching for the altar. From limited-time wedding chapels to brand ambassadors and mascots serving as officiants, adventurous and social-first couples are letting brands play a part in their “forever” story. Talk about high stakes and cakes. ESPN […]
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The Brief: Retro Malls and Cheese Ball Challenges
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover the Million Cheese Ball Challenge, The House of Lexus and an ’80s-themed mall takeover.
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Crayola Targets a New Demo—Adults—with a Camp-Themed Launch
As adults battle burnout and seek creative, screen-free ways to decompress—look no further than the cozy coloring and grandma hobbies trends—some heritage kids’ brands are rethinking priorities and products to meet the moment.
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Festivals & Fan Cons
Tabby Trucks and Tunnel Walks: WNBA All-Star 2026 Brand Activations
With the WNBA continuing to hit record viewership and attendance numbers, the league’s 30th season celebration couldn’t have come at a better time, and All-Star Weekend in Chicago continued to build on that momentum.
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Festivals & Fan Cons
Comic-Con 2026, Part 1: How 10 Brands Activated in San Diego
From the badge-holders, to the superfans who can’t get their hands on a ticket, activations at San Diego Comic-Con welcome everyone into the fold, and this year’s showing was no exception. Training quarters, surprise game shows, auction houses and carnivals were all on the activation agenda. Join us for a tour.
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Shopper/Retail
New Povison Flagship Store Unlocks Deeper Customer Engagement, Higher AOV
After an informative pop-up store, Povison learned shoppers want more power recliners, as the product accounted for 39% of sales with a 30% higher AOV.
