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MTV Marks the Return of ‘Jersey Shore’ with Snooki, Deena and a Meatball Truck
Like any good sitcom, MTV’s “Jersey Shore” reality series delivered rolling inside jokes for fans over the course of its run. This included terminology and catchphrases like GTL (gym, tan, laundry) as well as nicknames—like “the meatballs,” an endearing nickname that cast mates Snooki and Deena called themselves due to their short stature. When it...
‘American Idol’ Drives Tune-In with a Helicopter Stunt and Golden Tickets
As “American Idol” moved into “Hollywood Week” on March 26—the portion of the show where a group of about 170 hopeful contestants is whittled down to just 50—the series’ new network ABC set out to go big. As in, huge. From giant statues of celebrity judges, to in-air stunts with an American Idol-branded helicopter, to...
Bacardi’s Havana Club Leverages Immersive Theater to Bring its Heritage to Life
“This is your key to the back door,” we were told, and handed skeleton keys to wear around our necks. It was a hint that the immersive theatrical experience we were about to take part in was exclusive, authentic and “the real thing.” Presented to a group of tastemakers, bartenders and media on April 3...
Storytelling, Design and Tech: Six Experiential Trends from the 2018 New York International Auto Show
From safety and security to innovation and design, the auto brands at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, March 30 through April 8, at the Javits Center in Manhattan, had plenty of stories to tell about their latest offerings. To engage consumers in those stories, they leveraged immersive technology, social media scavenger hunts and...