Author archive for Juanita Chavarro Arias
How Disney Turned ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ into an Experiential Marketing Machine
In the 20 years since “The Devil Wears Prada” premiered, the love for its characters, sardonic one-liners and cerulean fashion statements has only grown. So for the release of its highly anticipated sequel, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” how could the marketing team approach, and build on, such a treasured cultural phenomenon? For starters, they...
Inside Jeans Country: American Eagle’s First-Ever Stagecoach Activation
“It wasn’t our first rodeo, but it was our first Stagecoach.” That’s how American Eagle cmo Craig Brommers describes the retailer’s grand debut as the country music festival’s exclusive apparel and denim sponsor. To bring the sponsorship to life, the brand activated a “Jeans Country” denim desert-themed experience on the festival grounds in Indio, CA,...
Stagecoach 2026: 11 Brand Activations that Fused Western Glam with Hydrating Oases
This year’s edition of the Stagecoach Music Festival brought the biggest names in country music to Indio, CA, including headliners Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone, with a few surprises (hello, Pitbull!) over the April 24-26 weekend. And while temperatures weren’t scorching as in years past, high winds came out in full force, causing...
How Verde Farms Leveraged its First Pop-up and Influencer Dinner to Educate Consumers
For its first consumer activation, Verde Farms took a big swing, hosting not only a sampling pop-up, but also a five-course VIP dinner for media and influencers—all on the same day. And the two-part event on April 2 paid off, reaching 7,700 Nashville locals and tourists, as well as thousands of social media users. First,...