Trend of the Week

“Little treat” culture has permeated the zeitgeist—and the experiential marketing industry. Indeed, what was once viewed as a fleeting trend has become a data-backed behavioral shift that is influencing the way marketers approach IRL engagement. With younger generations continuing to invest in small pick-me-ups as a means of self-care, brands have been activating pop-up sweet […]

On the trade show floor, overhead design elements create an enticing, full-frame perspective that gives the illusion of more in addition to capturing eyeballs from long distances. But this year, we’re drawn to height of another kind—columns and towering booth elements that feel monumental and stick out in a sea of walls or lack thereof. […]

The days of the landline are long gone. Pay phones are a rarity. And kids today don’t know what a rotary phone is. But with the takeover of digital communication, there’s now a kind of novelty to the phone call that brands are capitalizing on this year. Enter: the hotline. Not just for information, emergencies […]

It’s not just Charmin that wants consumers to “enjoy the go” anymore. A wave of bathroom-themed experiences has infiltrated the industry, stamping out stigmas around what was once considered a taboo topic. Whether solving for a pain point, leveraging toilet humor as an engagement tactic or a mix of the two, brands are cleaning up […]

Experiential marketers have wasted no time experimenting with AI-fueled activations and applications to drive personalization and streamline the work behind the scenes. But this year, marketers are ready to accept AI as a member of the team. Enter: AI agents, which are shifting from “curiosities” to game-changing assistants for marketers and attendees. Demonstrating both its […]