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B-to-C EventsThe Full Field Report: Brands Captivate Pop Culture Superfans at Comic-Con International: San Diego
Wandering down a crowded street, a man dressed as Mario physically holds a replica Nintendo coin box above his head. Nearby, scores of consumers wait in a three-hour line to participate in a 10-minute escape room experience. No, we’re not in an alternate universe. This is Comic-Con International: San Diego, the original event platform for […]
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B-to-C EventsUber Taps its Driver Pool for Live Music in its Austin City Limits Festival Activation
Festival attendees and passersby at Austin City Limits were invited to experience Uber Radio Live Oct. 5-7, an interactive music activation featuring live performances from local musicians who drive on the Uber platform as well as a live cover band that played songs chosen by the crowd. The goal was to produce an experience that […]
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Editor's PicksFinalists Announced: Celebrating Creative Forces in Design and Technology
Event Marketer has announced the finalists for the 2018 Experience Design & Technology Awards, the world’s only marketing awards program recognizing the best use of design and technology in live experiences. The winners will be announced live at the Experience Design & Technology Awards luncheon on Nov. 14 during EventTech—for tickets, click here. Winners will […]
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B-to-C EventsOur Picks for the Top Brand Experiences at New York Comic Con
More than 250,000 people descended upon New York City for New York Comic Con, which took over the Big Apple Oct. 4-7. While the heart of the event took place within the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, ancillary events like panels that used to fuel hours-long lines around the center were moved to strategic locations […]
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B-to-C EventsNetflix Premiere of ‘Maniac’ Features Pharmaceutical Facilities, Scientists and Supercomputers
A typical movie or series premiere tends to follow a familiar format. There is the red carpet walk ahead of the event and then a cocktail hour before the screening. Finally, food is served, drinks are imbibed and a party with an influential crowd ensues. But in the case of Netflix’s new buzz-worthy series “Maniac,” […]