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.

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Pop-ups: The National Park Foundation’s Multisensory Experience Helps Consumers Escape City Life

October 9, 2018

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 […]
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Event Safety: 10 Fresh Tips for Keeping Events Secure in a Brave New World

October 5, 2018

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 […]
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American Express Aces the 2018 US Open with AR, Lounges and a Wearable

September 26, 2018

Amid the throngs of tennis fanatics, scorching temperatures and epic lines at the 2018 US Open, Aug. 27 to Sept. 9 in Queens, NY, a refuge awaited fans and cardmembers alike at the American Express Fan Experience. For 25 years, the financial services giant has partnered with the USTA to deliver exclusive cardmember benefits and […]
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Inside the US Open: Five Brands That Scored With Tennis Fans

September 12, 2018

Fan-centric activations add topspin to tournament sponsorships More than 700,000 tennis fans descend on the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center each year for the US Open, and this year, EM was among them. Held Aug. 27 through Sept. 9 in Queens, NY, the USTA’s renowned tournament marked its 50th anniversary by offering attendees nostalgic […]
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adidas Skateboarding and Journeys Elevate Action Sports at the Inaugural ‘Destination San Diego’ Event

September 10, 2018

adidas Skateboarding and longtime retail partner Journeys have a history of leveraging music and art to connect with consumers, and on Aug. 11, the brands bolstered their efforts with the launch of Destination San Diego, a free one-day event that blended the worlds of action sports, music, art and fashion. With their sights set on […]