Kait Shea

The situation with COVID-19 is so unpredictable, that many marketers can’t foresee what’s going to happen in a few weeks, let alone a few months. But a number of reports that have recently emerged are helping shape the predominant headlines on the pandemic’s impact for marketers and the industry at large. Let’s dig in. You […]

You’ve seen the large-scale hotel property takeovers, from BudX Miami to The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel & Resort, but sometimes all it takes is a hotel room overhaul to make an impact. From non-endemic brands to hospitality chains to booking agencies, a range of brands have recently delivered hotel room takeovers that pack a […]

The event industry, with its teams of creatives, tech gurus and warehouses of workshops and materials, has a significant role to play in the battle against COVID-19. From manufacturing containment kiosks to providing hot meals to healthcare workers, the agency and fabricator communities are stepping up in more ways than one. Here’s a look at […]

How a new generation of BA programs is turning everyday fans into brand evangelists We all know that brand ambassadors can have a powerful influence, both in person and online, on how a brand and its products or services are perceived. And as consumers increasingly favor genuine interactions with everyday people, rather than out-of-touch influencers, […]

AI tech company GumGum had big event plans for 2020. From activations and panels prepared for SXSW, to a fleet of yachts lined up for Cannes, the brand was ready to shatter its year-over-year event goals and rein in new audiences. All of that, of course, had to change in the wake of the coronavirus […]