B-to-C Events

There’s a nostalgia-driven love affair consumers have with the Hostess CupCake, but for the celebration of its 100th anniversary—its “Sweetennial”—the brand set out to acknowledge its history while proving how relevant the snack brand is today. The campaign, designed to earn maximum media attention, included a nationwide tour with activations and sampling, a Donette-eating competition […]

It’s no secret that Gen Xers like myself, who never quite took to the video game world as a kid, require a tutorial or two (or 10) detailing the inner workings of the myriad esports titles captivating younger generations today. So, when it came time to cover the first-ever Fortnite World Cup at Arthur Ashe […]

Sports buffs are demanding more interactive experiences. Key data partnerships are helping sports properties deliver Professional sports and technology were always destined to be partners in crime. Sports fans have long embraced the time-honored tradition of tracking statistics on every player, team and matchup, and modern technology solutions are delivering that data to fans faster […]

Ladies, mark your calendars for Women in Events Week, Oct. 21-24—a series of events designed to connect, inspire and acknowledge women in event marketing. One week. 20 cities. Unlimited connections. Register today: womenineventsweek.com.

Comic-Con International: San Diego has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1970, evolving from a small comic book convention to the ultimate destination for pop culture superfans—and the brands vying for their attention. From immersive exhibits within the San Diego Convention Center, to free outdoor activations available to badge-holders and the public […]