B-to-C Events
Cocktail Art: Bombay Sapphire Sensory Auction Inspires Creative Pairing
Bombay Sapphire disrupted the art scene with its first-ever Sensory Auction held on Oct. 19 in New York City’s Lume Studios. Part of the brand’s Stir Creativity platform, the activation offered art lovers the opportunity to bid on an original piece of art by contemporary sculptor artist Dan Lam—not with dollars, but with their emotional...
How iHeartMedia is Scaling Music Fan and Sponsor Engagement
Setting the stage for what hybrid music festivals can deliver to both attendees and brand sponsors, the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival went live Sept. 17-18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with in-person performances and experiences for consumers. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival also included a daytime stage and brand experiences on Sept. 18...
FX Touts its Top Content With Interactive Sound Sculptures in Three Cities
FX Networks is renowned for executing largescale, multisensory activations at tentpole events like San Diego Comic-Con. But amid the pandemic, the brand has been exploring new avenues for in-person engagement that allow for maximum throughput, but minimal crowding. The most recent example is the network’s multi-city Sound FX campaign featuring the installation of interactive sound...
How YSL Beauty Charmed Gen Z at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week looked different this year, and that was good news for consumers. The high-profile event typically draws 230,000 VIPs, but amid the pandemic, the size of the show was cut in half. The setup paved the way for sponsors like YSL Beauty to take a democratized approach to their activations, catering to...