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SponsorshipsStorytelling and Sponsorship: Four Ways AT&T’s Retail Activation Scored During NBA Draft Week
From the NBA to MLS to the NCAA, AT&T anchors its sports sponsorship and athlete partnership strategies in its philosophy of “connecting people to greater possibility.” So when brand partner and hoops superstar Cooper Flagg was expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (spoiler alert—he was), the company celebrated […]
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B-to-C EventsThe Brief: Cheesesteak Races and ‘ColdplayGate’
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Cheesesteak Races, puppy lounges and how brands responded to “ColdplayGate.”
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Festivals & Fan ConsLet’s Go Party: Mattel to Debut a ‘Barbie Dream Fest’ Event in 2026
If you thought Barbie Mania hit its peak in 2023, think again. The iconic doll indeed ignited a worldwide frenzy following Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster film, but Barbie’s influence is entering a new era with the debut of Barbie Dream Fest in 2026.
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B-to-C EventsTudum: Four Reasons Netflix’s ‘FUBAR’ Premiere Event was a Hit
What do a stunt pig, the world’s largest action figure and sustainability have in common? They were all strategic aspects of Netflix’s premiere event for season two of “FUBAR.” Indeed, on June 11 at the Tudum Theater in Los Angeles, the brand surrounded press, talent and invited guests in series-themed scenic builds and a bit […]
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B-to-C EventsThe Brief: Floating Pigeons and Tea Breaks
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover floating pigeons, Tea Breaks and Keep It Canadian Fridges.