B-to-C Events

After all of the paring down and pivots the event industry has experienced, this year signaled the return of programs that were not only full-scale, but built to enrich the attendee experience in fresh ways by offering “more”—more tailored, more technical, more sophisticated, more value.

For those who’ve ever wondered what it would be like to walk through a Pinterest board IRL, the Holiday Showhouse retail event hosted by Pinterest and retailer Anthropologie was just the ticket—and a sold-out one, at that.

Lavish influencer trips are back in the mix. Beautycon and Sephora revived their in-person beauty conventions. Sleek mobile tours and sampling pop-ups are on fire. Oh yes, beauty events are having a renaissance—but they’re also getting a makeover as consumers increasingly challenge industry standards and stereotypes. In this new era of beauty, the community makes […]

Your monthly event sustainability update Strong sustainability programs include activities your brand can talk about—and promote. A shining example (and the 2023 Grand Ex award winner), Reddit donated its CES exhibit walls to Habitat for Humanity post-show, and then at Cannes Lions, opted to forgo swag giveaways in favor of its Karma Kash initiative, through […]

The plant-based food movement is thriving, but many consumers are still skeptical about the category, especially when it comes to replacing traditional food staples with plant-based alternatives.