Pop-Ups
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The Brief Roundup
The Brief: Retro Malls and Cheese Ball Challenges
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover the Million Cheese Ball Challenge, The House of Lexus and an ’80s-themed mall takeover. MALL MADNESS: FX TEASES ‘THE SHARDS’ WITH AN ’80s-THEMED ACTIVATION Back in the 1980s, shopping malls were full-blown entertainment destinations for teens, so to […]
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Pop-Ups
Crayola Targets a New Demo—Adults—at a Camping-Themed Launch Event
As adults battle burnout and seek creative, screen-free ways to decompress—look no further than the cozy coloring and grandma hobbies trends—some heritage kids’ brands are rethinking priorities and products to meet the moment.
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Sponsorships
Tabby Trucks and Tunnel Walks: WNBA All-Star 2026 Brand Activations
With the WNBA continuing to hit record viewership and attendance numbers, the league’s 30th season celebration couldn’t have come at a better time, and All-Star Weekend in Chicago continued to build on that momentum.
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Festivals & Fan Cons
Comic-Con 2026, Part 1: How 10 Brands Activated in San Diego
From the badge-holders, to the superfans who can’t get their hands on a ticket, activations at San Diego Comic-Con welcome everyone into the fold, and this year's showing was no exception. Training quarters, surprise game shows, auction houses and carnivals were all on the activation agenda. Join us for a tour.
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The Brief Roundup
The Brief: Boot Rooms and Beer Windows
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover the Febreze Boot Room Tour, folding pubs and Peroni Portals.




