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Consumer spending on Black Friday Cyber Monday was up 7%. But prices are high, and the most affluent customers are doing the most spending in the US. Plus: the challenges faced by the ad buyers managing campaigns on Meta during Glitchmas.

The editors of Event Marketer recap their top experiential stories from November with a buttery twist—think: turkey spas, Black “Wednesday” shopping, and dips in mini kitchens.

What’s next for out-of-home advertising? From the rise of user-generated content to the impact of sports, creativity, and measurement, Lucy Markowitz, SVP and GM, U.S. Marketplace at Vistar Media, shares what she sees on the horizon. What do you predict for OOH creative in 2026? AI will transition from a phase of experimentation to implementation. […]

When the global attractions industry gathers under one roof at IAAPA Expo, it’s a bit of sensory overload. Flashing lights and sounds are emerging from arcade games, attendees are screaming on roller coasters and drop towers, popcorn is popping, animatronics are speaking to passersby, and kids are bouncing on inflatables. But that’s what makes this […]

This week’s hot topics in experiential marketing cover traveling Roman convoys, third date experiences and an I Love Valet parking party.

In the age of distraction and content overload, experience builders are leaning on the five senses to tap into the memory-making circuits of the brain. And this year, more events are incorporating moments for brands to literally get in the ears of their target audiences (and effectively, be one-on-one) with listening booths that surround them […]

Our 2025 Women in Events Special Report tackles 2026 forecasting, multigenerational superpowers and strategic career moves. Meet the honorees, and explore this year’s roundtable discussion. The one thing you look for at any event you attend. I always look for posters of the map and lineup or schedule so I can take a picture of them […]

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover turkey spa days, hygiene in the Henkel House and a “Doctor Who” stunt at Stonehenge.

Identifying the right venue for the right experience is among an event prof’s top challenges, but upscale-leaning brands have been solving for the pain point by checking into hotels to host pop-up experiences that offer atmosphere, built-in amenities and plenty of space to spread out. From rooftop retail cabanas to self-care suites, here’s how marketers […]

Social media algorithms were buzzing this past weekend as one of the industry’s titans of superfan events, BravoCon, went down in Las Vegas. Beyond the tea that was spilled and the spicy moments that emerged at more than 100 panels, parties, reunions, game shows, photo ops and off-site celebrations, 22 brand partners—15 of which were […]