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B-to-C EventsHow YSL Beauty Charmed Gen Z at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week looked different this year, and that was good news for consumers. The high-profile event typically draws 230,000 VIPs, but amid the pandemic, the size of the show was cut in half. The setup paved the way for sponsors like YSL Beauty to take a democratized approach to their activations, catering to […]
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VideoVideo: The 2021 Ex Awards and EDTAs
In 2021, the industry’s longest-running recognition initiatives for the experiential industry became one supersized program at a luncheon gala during the Experiential Marketing Summit—the combined Ex Awards + Experience Design & Technology Awards. Here’s a taste of this year’s winning programs.
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B-to-C EventsFive Ways to Nurture a Dedicated Brand Community
When Wisconsin Cheese made the decision to activate at this year’s virtual SXSW festival, members of its brand community, Cheeselandia, were the first to know. As brand VIPs, they’re given special access to all kinds of events, promotions and products in return for their fervent devotion. But Cheeselandia isn’t a rewards program or a pay-to-play […]
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B-to-C EventsHow Experiential Tactics are Ushering in a Brick-and-Mortar Retail Revival
Some good news for a change: Retail store openings are outpacing closures this year. After the pandemic dealt what appeared to be a death blow to brick-and-mortar retail in 2020, the sector is quickly recovering and talk of the “retail apocalypse” is largely in the rearview window. Much of this revival can be attributed to […]
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B-to-C EventsHow Sephora and Kohl’s Used QR Codes to Deliver a Mobile-first Beauty Event
As the store-within-a-store trend continues to gain momentum, Sephora and Kohl’s have emerged as two key players. The launch of Sephora at Kohl’s is rolling out this year to more than 200 stores nationwide, and to boost awareness of the landmark partnership, the brands delivered a gamified, mobile-first activation outside their Ramsey, NJ location. Using […]