Author archive for Kait Shea
Photo Tour: Five Brands Scoring with Fans at NBA All-Star Weekend
Ahead of the 68th NBA All-Star Game, brands and hoops fans of every stripe descended on Charlotte, Feb. 15-17, for a weekend of activations, live performances and cultural experiences that placed basketball—and fans—at center court. EM hit the Queen City to catch all the live action, racking up 12,000 steps, branded swag and plenty of...
Three Strategies for Igniting a CBD-infused Experience
If you’re one of the many event marketers who keeps a close eye on pop culture trends, you know that CBD-based products have become all the rage. CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of the non-psychoactive chemical compounds found in cannabis, and has seen explosive growth in the marketplace thanks to health benefits ranging from anxiety...
Food and Beverage Trend Watch: 2019 Culinary Themes
Most industry vets know that the first thing an attendee is likely to complain about at an event is the food and beverage selection. That makes delivering a high-quality, on-trend F&B menu a top priority for many an event marketer. Helping guide the way is the National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” culinary forecast, a...
Three Event Marketing Lessons from Princess Cruises’ Tech-Driven Stage Experience
Think about next-level technology experiences and chances are, cruise ships don’t come to mind. But Princess Cruises is seeking to change that perception with its variety show, “Fantastic Journey,” a Broadway-caliber entertainment experience available aboard all of its Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess ships. Created, directed and choreographed by Danny Teeson of “American Idol” fame,...