B-to-C Events

Sometimes, an epic roadblock, like a pandemic, can lead to growth for experiential programming. Just ask Michelob ULTRA, which is reverse-pivoting its fitness platform MOVEMENT Live into a hybrid experience that will deliver on the scale that its lockdown-era virtual version provided, while bringing consumers together in person to celebrate wellness with the sweet reward […]

If you’ve ever fantasized about getting a shout-out from Brett Favre or having Kenny G serenade you and only you (hey, no judgement here), Cameo is where it’s at. The web- and app-based platform, which launched pre-pandemic but was galvanized by quarantined consumers’ longing for personal connection, allows users to send customized celebrity video messages […]

Embracing skills born from the pandemic is a path forward More than 18 months have passed since the pandemic irreparably altered the world of experiential marketing. Seemingly overnight, event professionals were required to learn brand-new skills and disciplines, from high-caliber virtual event production to influencer marketing to keeping up with COVID-19 safety protocols that vary by […]

Over the last 20 years, 13 states have recorded their worst wildfires in history, and the threat of widespread wildfires is only progressing. It’s why Coors Banquet, which has deep roots in the Western U.S., has been raising funds for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF) for the last eight years. But amid one of the […]

Since music streaming has overtaken album sales, big-name artists like Madonna are riding the pop-up wave to connect with fans, sell merchandise and raise excitement for tours. And artist estates are following suit. In celebration of English singer-songwriter David Bowie’s 75th birthday on Jan. 8, 2022, the David Bowie Estate is hosting a free “Bowie […]