Kait Shea

It’s easy to get overwhelmed at the behemoth experience that is MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), but after two days in beautiful “Barthelona,” we can certainly say this event is one well-oiled machine. Amid the more than 2,400 exhibitors showcasing the latest mobile technologies and well over 100,000 attendees milling around eight massive exhibit […]

Mountain Hardwear’s presence at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show isn’t new, but the augmented reality experience it brought to the trade show, this year Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in Denver, was a first. In a quest to draw a younger audience and support its retail partners, the sportswear and outdoor equipment brand offered attendees […]

Today’s retail checkout experiences can be frustrating, but Swedish-based payment provider Klarna aspires to change that with a system that gives consumers more ways to pay for their goods over a longer period of time. The brand has already made waves in Europe, so to introduce U.S. retailers to its offerings, Klarna hosted an event […]

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 […]

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 […]