Author archive for Rachel Boucher
Watch The Brief, Live! September 2025 Edition: Experiential News & Ideas
A farmer's market for dogs, porta-parties, romantic boat rides—and, the top insights from Trendwatch Los Angeles, the first of many live and virtual events taking place during Experiential Marketing Month.
Experiential Trend of the Week: AI Agents in Events
Experiential marketers have wasted no time experimenting with AI-fueled activations and applications to drive personalization and streamline the work behind the scenes. But this year, marketers are ready to accept AI as a member of the team. Enter: AI agents, which are shifting from “curiosities” to game-changing assistants for marketers and attendees. Demonstrating both its...
How a Viral Gen Z Hoodie Brand is Maximizing Signage on a Pop-up Tour
The Dandy Gas Station Tour activation is hard to miss. Peaches and pinks, checker patterns, retro serif fonts, and other eye candy, like a classic car or a branded bus parked out front, offer a no-filter experience for eager superfans who’ve lined up for exclusive merch and photo ops with the viral e-commerce clothing brand....
Experiential Trend of the Week: Unexpected Mascots
Mascots have traditionally lived on sports fields, offering a spirited boost for players and fans at critical moments in the game experience. In fact, the term is derived from the French word “mascotte” meaning “lucky charm.” But lately, we’re seeing larger-than-life brand personas make appearances at a wide variety of events and for a wide...