Event Marketer

It may seem counterintuitive that the very technology we use to make our lives easier is the same technology driving people to buy cassettes, Walkmans and first-generation iPods. But here we are, pining for the 90s and all the clunky little devices that came with it. As marketers know, it’s a clear signal that nostalgia […]

Cannes Lions 2026 will descend on the Palais des Festivals this month, drawing brand marketers, agency leaders and experience architects from across the globe. Amid the recognition hardware being doled out and cmo-level content, we’re keeping track of how the experiential offerings are evolving this year. Check out our preview of a few of the […]

On what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Genesis on June 1 transformed its brand home in Manhattan into an exhibition that pays tribute to the pop culture icon, and draws parallels between her story of reinvention and the brand’s own evolution. And EM was on the scene to get the full scoop. Open […]

Today’s fast-paced, digital-centered world bombards consumers with messages at every turn, an overwhelming array that makes in-person, experiential marketing that much more valuable. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that some of the most impactful experiential marketing pushes back on progress, evoking nostalgia and the promise of “a simpler time.” These marketing tactics are—quite literally—standing the […]

The Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition (EMMC) today announced a bold new chapter: the organization is rebranding as the Event Marketing Measurement Association (EMMA).