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B-to-C Events
Stories of the Year, No. 5: Visible Charges into the Event Space with a Phone-themed Pop-up
Wireless provider Visible came charging into the experiential space this year to intro its brand with clever marketing strategies, and has continued gaining steam ever since. Seriously, these guys are everywhere. Perhaps the brand’s most note-worthy live experience was its Denver-based #Phonetopia pop-up. Built like an obstacle course, the experience was as playful as it […]
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B-to-C Events
Stories of the Year, No. 6: Netflix Promotes ‘The Irishman’ with a Password
Here’s a program that will change the way you think of the experiential takeover. Traditionally, this approach has involved a lot of drama—paint, a block party, a marching band and confetti. Netflix, however, snuck into the Little Italy neighborhood in New York City, the setting of the film “The Irishman,” for a takeover ahead of […]
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B-to-C Events
Stories of the Year, No. 7: Events Recognize Sober-Curious Millennials
Say what you will about millennials, but this generation has been behind monumental changes in events and beyond. This demographic led the infusion of consumer experiences in the b-to-b world… the festivalization of the business event. It ushered in a new wave of cause marketing strategies as well as the shared economy. And it is […]
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B-to-C Events
Stories of the Year, No. 8: Absolut Makes the Planet Fashionable at Coachella
Marketers know that younger generations expect more than lip service. If you’re a green-focused brand like Absolut, which is a CO2-neutral distillery, it means you have to weave that message into your experiences, educate consumers on the issues and then create opportunities for them to get involved or co-tackle the issue with you. At Coachella […]
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B-to-C Events
Stories of the Year, No. 9: Taco Bell Spices Up the Hospitality Space
If we may speak freely, Taco Bell is doing some cool shit. The brand has challenged perceptions of the fast-food space by becoming a relevant lifestyle brand. In recent years it has hosted a secret test kitchen event and a fashion show with Forever 21. This year the brand cooked up another reason to be […]




