Festivals & Fan Cons

In the age of distraction and content overload, experience builders are leaning on the five senses to tap into the memory-making circuits of the brain. And this year, more events are incorporating moments for brands to literally get in the ears of their target audiences (and effectively, be one-on-one) with listening booths that surround them […]

Tucked inside a suburban mall about 19 miles outside of Philadelphia sits a vibrant playground where lights, cameras and calls to action transform superfans into the heroes and villains from their favorite films and series. The fog is thick, the plots love twisting, and the rivalry is real. Welcome, outcasts, pirates, demon hunters and debutantes… […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]