B-to-C Events
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The Brief Roundup
The Brief: Food Courts and ‘X-Files’ Extravaganzas
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Chili's food court, dog-friendly deli shops and “X-Files” fan extravaganzas.
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Trend of the Week
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Aura Readings
In the age of thoughtful takeaways and vibe checks, consumers are lining up to have their “energy” captured, visualized, and interpreted at events. Let’s take a reading on how personalized color assignments, once relegated to wellness fairs and spiritual subcultures, are generating personalized, shareable and slightly mystical engagement at events. But first, the Why. Unlike […]
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Festivals & Fan Cons
March Madness 2026: Brands Activate Beyond the Final Four to Engage College Hoops Fans
Our March Madness bracket was busted on week one of the NCAA tournament, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying all of the activations and events that capitalized on the energy around the men’s and women’s college basketball championships. From April 3-6, the Men’s Final Four and its accompanying Fan Fest presented by Capital One […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Bubblegum Trolls and Pet ASMR
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Bubblegum Trolls, Man-icures and pet ASMR.
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Trend of the Week
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Charm Bars
At a time when many consumers are suffering from digital fatigue and seeking more meaningful interactions, brands are leveraging tactile, personalized experiences that send attendees home with a physical keepsake that extends the life of the event. We’re talking about charm bars, intimate touchpoints where participants can slow down, get hands-on and customize something they’ll […]




