Author archive for Kait Shea
EMS 2026 Opens with Field Trips, Forums and the 2026 Ex Awards
The 24th annual Experiential Marketing Summit kicked off May 18 at MGM Grand Las Vegas with a theme that meets the moment: human connection in the digital age. As AI automates nearly every facet of business—and daily life—live experiences are increasingly the last line of defense for brands aiming to build real, meaningful relationships with...
Tariffs Update: Event Execs Talk Roadblocks, Best Practices and Business Impact
When sweeping U.S. tariffs took hold in the spring of 2025, the event industry grappled with the uncertainty of how long they would last, which materials and services would be impacted most, and who would ultimately foot the bill.
The Brief: Jargon Bars and Il Fresco di Peroni
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Jargon Bars, smartphone-themed fashion shows and Il Fresco di Peroni.
How Nikon is Winning Over Creators with a ‘Try Before You Buy’ Experiential Strategy
From Nikon’s perspective, you can’t fully appreciate the power of a camera until you’ve taken it for a test drive. It’s the philosophy that’s been putting the brand’s experiential marketing strategy into focus over the last year as the company strives to meet creatives where they are, get them hands-on with its latest products, and...