Festivals & Fan Cons
NBCUniversal Breaks Down its Growth Strategy for BravoCon and Brand Partners
Social media algorithms were buzzing this past weekend as one of the industry’s titans of superfan events, BravoCon, went down in Las Vegas. Beyond the tea that was spilled and the spicy moments that emerged at more than 100 panels, parties, reunions, game shows, photo ops and off-site celebrations, 22 brand partners—15 of which were...
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Block Parties
Block parties are built on community. Whether it’s a holiday celebration or an opportunity for neighbors to socialize and share food, the spirit of the street gatherings is the same: to foster connections, reinforce a culture of support and create a sense of belonging. Brands are curating block parties of their own to bring together...
Ideas from NYCC 2025: Paramount’s Botany Lab, HBO’s Horror Show, Walmart’s Gaming Retreat and More
Like its counterpart San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic Con (NYCC) offered a treasure trove of activities and activations built for pop culture superfans this year. The 19th annual event (Oct. 9-12) was packed with panels, cosplay competitions, workshops, talent shows and, yes, brand experiences. From multisensory booths on the show floor at the Javits...
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Hotlines
The days of the landline are long gone. Pay phones are a rarity. And kids today don’t know what a rotary phone is. But with the takeover of digital communication, there’s now a kind of novelty to the phone call that brands are capitalizing on this year. Enter: the hotline. Not just for information, emergencies...