Rachel Boucher

The New York International Auto Show touched down at the Javits Center in New York City, April 3-12, reminding attendees arriving at the entrance to the 126-year-old show’s exhibit halls that it’s “Not just a show. A tradition.” Show organizers reported that attendance opening weekend was up more than 25 percent, year-over-year, its highest since […]

From street signs and lights to curbs and crosswalks, experience builders are borrowing inspiration from the rhythms of movement in real life within activations and trade show exhibits, creating a sense of place and an intentional journey. Let’s stop and look both ways at this accelerating design tactic. First, a look at the “why” of […]

Ask and they shall receive. When Sony Electronics’ user community expressed FOMO over the launch of the Alpha 7 V hybrid camera, the brand turned to what it does best—listening—and took a creator showcase held annually in New York City on tour, popping up in the local markets of its most fervent users. The 10-city […]

In a content-driven era of experiential marketing, where minutes, if not seconds, count on social media, every word spoken and shared is an engagement opportunity. It’s why brands this year are enlisting star moderators to power up conversations across event main stages, traveling studios, and activations.   An Activation Hype Person Last July, Celsius enlisted […]

How the Team USA sponsor harnessed hockey fever across watch parties, exhibitions and a ‘Run Back the Miracle’ showcase   For passionate sports fans, the past is as important as the present. That storytelling opportunity inspired an Olympic Winter Games experiential campaign here on home turf for sponsor Michelob Ultra that featured custom content, nostalgic venues […]