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B-to-C Events

  • Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon

    If ever there were an event that lets brands flex some strategic muscle, it’s SXSW. The annual Austin-based conference and festivals, this year March 8-17, attracts influential and savvy audiences that hail from the film, emerging tech and music industries. Engaging this crowd is a tall order for brands, some of whom forgo traditional activations […]

  • Three Ways Kendra Scott Masters Retail Events

    If you think your brand produces a lot of live experiences, you might not be familiar with Kendra Scott. The fashion retailer places in-store events at the heart of its marketing strategy, hosting 10-15 events per month at each of its 94 locations. To say the brand has mastered the ability to execute retail experiences […]

  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Augmented Reality in Events

    Three brands offer tips on how to leverage AR for live experiences As augmented reality continues to infiltrate the mainstream, brands are going all-in, experimenting with the technology through mobile apps and AR glasses in an effort to engage consumers and business partners alike. But like most technology, leveraging AR comes with its fair share […]

  • Nike, Coca-Cola, State Farm: Brands Getting in the Esports Sponsorship Game

    News of non-endemic brands entering the esports space is no longer surprising. From Nike to State Farm to Coca-Cola, companies have been making waves with major deals in the esports space—and rest assured, they will keep coming. Here’s a look at five new brand partnerships of 2019, hot off the presses. Most are still being […]

  • HBO and the Red Cross ask ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans to Bleed for the Throne at SXSW

    Having landed safely at SXSW in Austin, EM is ready to cruise the creative brand activations and report back on the standouts. So, what better way to kick off our coverage than with one of the most buzzworthy activations of the fest? Ahead of the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones,” HBO partnered […]