Sampling

Mail-home kits and other experience-to-consumer tactics have become a lifeline for many brands in the wake of canceled event programs, especially for CPG brands that rely on mass sampling to launch product and build loyalty. When Dave’s Killer Bread canceled a bicoastal tour to support the launch of its new organic burger buns, it baked […]

Some events are relatively easy to pivot into digital, but when it comes to food experiences that typically rely on engaging attendees’ senses, things get a bit more challenging. For the organizers behind All You Can EEEEEATSCON, presented by the American Express Gold Card and Resy, the solution to that hurdle came in the form […]

The economic impacts of COVID-19 on the event industry are vast, and one of the groups affected by the shutdown of programming are brand ambassadors. As part of their pivot strategies, some brands are finding ways to redirect these roles to support other business objectives. Such was the case for Sparkling Ice, which recently pivoted […]

Stella Artois is known for serving up experiential marketing that elevates the act of drinking beer, encouraging consumers to sip, savor and socialize. The brand has partnered with a host of experts to execute its ideas, including a sensorial expert for a multisensory dinner, and an astrophysicist for an audio-reactive star installation. This year, to […]

Consumers pursuing a balanced lifestyle are gravitating toward booze-free experiences As consumer habits trend toward seeking a balanced, healthy lifestyle, event marketers are tasked with creating experiences for a health-conscious demographic. You’ve seen the wellness initiatives, the fitness classes, the meditation sessions, the farm-to-table culinary programs. But with the demand for these new environments also […]