Kait Shea

Kait joined EM in 2015 and today enjoys her role as senior editor and manager of digital content. When she’s not in reporter mode, rocking mermaid pants at Comic-Con or running laps at MWC Barcelona, you can find her hanging out with her dogs or singing too loudly at a music festival.
  • Indio Invasion: T-Mobile and Pandora Rock Coachella
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    How T-Mobile and Pandora Boosted Social Sharing at an Off-Site Coachella Event

    The T-Mobile Indio Invasion, Powered by Pandora marked its fifth installment this year, once again setting up shop at the sprawling Cree Estate in Cathedral City, CA, during weekend one of Coachella. Grammy-nominated electric-funk duo Chromeo provided the entertainment as influencers, media, Pandora listeners identified as Chromeo fans, and friends of the brands lounged by […]

  • Launch Events: Moxy Experiments with A.S.M.R. to Deliver a Sensory Playhouse
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    Launch Events: Moxy Experiments with ASMR to Deliver a Sensory Playhouse

    Just shy of five years old, Marriott International’s Moxy brand is still relatively new, but an April 9 launch event for its Chelsea property in the heart of New York City’s floral district proved the playful hotel chain has blossomed. With an “Avant-Garden” theme woven throughout, Moxy leveraged its grand opening to activate a one-night […]

  • Meet the Speakers: EMS 2019
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    Meet the Speakers, EMS 2019: BMW, Press Events and the Element of Surprise

    We’re back with more insights from the speaking faculty at the Experiential Marketing Summit, this year May 14-16, at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Today’s session preview: “‘Agile’ Event Management Tips for PR Activations: The BMW Vision iNext World Flight.” Here’s the scoop: Plenty of effective marketing campaigns owe their initial success to buzz-building press events […]

  • How Automakers are Transforming the Traditional Test Drive
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    How Today’s Automakers are Transforming the Traditional Test Drive

    If you can’t remember the last time you stopped by an auto dealership, you’re not alone. These days, many consumers prefer to conduct their vehicle research online, leading to fewer trips to the local dealer. As a result, most automakers have seen interest in the traditional test drive wane, and accordingly, a missed opportunity for […]

  • How the Humble Ball Pit Became an Activation Mainstay
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    How the Humble Ball Pit Became an Experiential Marketing Mainstay

    Ahhhh… the humble ball pit. Originally the star of fast food restaurant playscapes and children’s carnival experiences, the ball pit has evolved into a go-to activation element for brands of every stripe. And while ball pit engagements aren’t particularly strategic, they continue to draw in “kids” of all ages looking for some good, clean fun. […]