Author archive for Kait Shea
The Full Field Report: Brands Captivate Pop Culture Superfans at Comic-Con International: San Diego
Wandering down a crowded street, a man dressed as Mario physically holds a replica Nintendo coin box above his head. Nearby, scores of consumers wait in a three-hour line to participate in a 10-minute escape room experience. No, we’re not in an alternate universe. This is Comic-Con International: San Diego, the original event platform for...
More Than a ‘Straight Pour.’ Inside Exotico Tequila’s Sampling Activations
With its sights set on millennials and their penchant for all things handcrafted, Exotico Tequila hit Hispanic food festivals across the U.S. with a playful activation fueled by shaved ice cocktails. From mid-August to mid-September, the brand, whose spirits are crafted in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, brought its heritage to life at festivals in...
Pop-ups: The National Park Foundation’s Multisensory Experience Helps Consumers Escape City Life
They say city life is no walk in the park, but that’s exactly what the National Park Foundation provided for Seattleites in an effort to boost interest in America’s array of national parks. The foundation, which serves as the official charity partner of the National Park Service, erected a multisensory pop-up park experience dubbed PARKTRACKS...
Event Safety: 10 Fresh Tips for Keeping Events Secure in a Brave New World
In this era of routine terrorist attacks, devastating natural disasters and political unrest, it’s the million-dollar question plaguing the industry: How could this threat have been avoided? From eliminating foreseeable risks to being prepared for the worst, there’s never been a more critical time for event marketers to arm themselves with the intelligence and resources necessary...