B-to-B Events

From repurposed booth elements, to total departures from the prior year, to noteworthy collabs, and provocative materials, the exhibit and experiential landscape at CES in Las Vegas this week (Jan. 7-10) is serving up mainstay vibes and a few surprises. AI is the hot topic again this year, with brands showcasing what place it holds […]

What better time than Dry January, when many consumers try their hand at abstaining from alcoholic drinks, to talk about a trend that started gaining momentum a few years ago but will become an absolute “must-have” at events in the year ahead. Offering mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) to event-goers isn’t a new concept, but a growing […]

Many pop culture moments marked 2024, from Brat summer, to Moo Deng the pigmy hippo, to the Willy Wonka fiasco in Glasgow, to the “Glicked” phenomenon, to the viral break dancer from the Paris Games. But industry pros made an impact, too, activating experiences that challenged perceptions, pushed boundaries, drove loyalty and delivered joy. Following […]

The outlook for agencies is “steady.” Satellite offices are popping up, business is on the rise, and development, hiring, marketing and launching new services are among the major investments that agency leaders say they are making for 2025. A three-year trend continues with creative and account services roles serving as top headcount growth areas, as […]

In 2023, global brand activation agency DesignScene acquired Secret Theatre, led by artistic director Richard Crawford, known for immersive productions like Edward Scissorhands in New York and the internationally acclaimed Hell Hath No Fury, which toured London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It’s a partnership and evolution for both companies, as the worlds of immersive theatre […]