B-to-B Events
How Square Leveled Up the Fun at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show
You hear it all the time: “Trade shows are no fun.” Square disagreed. For the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, which took place May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, the brand activated the “Surprise and Delight” sponsorship during the busiest moments just before the doors opened with a skate show and mini-troopers falling from...
Field Report: How Brands Built Connection at Licensing Expo 2026, Starting with the Badge
Just as the Experiential Marketing Summit was bringing inspiration to brand marketers, across the Las Vegas Strip, brands were finding new avenues for fandom at Licensing Expo, which was taking place May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The 2026 edition brought together about 12,500 industry professionals and a record 400 exhibitors, representing IP...
The Brief: Clay Bars and Biscuit Blasters
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Clay Bars, pop-up pawn shops and Biscuit Blasters.
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: The Keepsake Long Game
Forget the branded tote stuffed with collateral and QR codes. The post-show “experience” today is becoming a well-crafted campaign, with the on-site hero engagement as the jumping off point. Let’s explore the ways b-to-b event marketers are making their show messaging sticky and shareable with the keepsake long game. Turn the experience into a...