Technology
Consumers Battle for Gaming Gear at Klarna’s Shoppable Livestream Events
With more consumers spending time at home amid the pandemic, it’s no surprise that when the country first entered lockdown in March, video game brands saw a 117-percent increase in spending on the U.S. Klarna app compared to the previous month. Since then, the gaming and esports industry has continued to boom, and Klarna is...
Seven Vending Machine Experiences That Dispensed Brand Engagement
Brand strategies from Lululemon to National Geographic Vending machines are nothing new in the experiential world, but the interactive devices have been resurfacing in a variety of activations, giving brands a chance to elevate their swag drops, offer personalized experiences and educate consumers. Many are still used as a form of social currency, offering merchandise...
Study: What Gen Z Really Wants, and Why Marketers Should Care
Trend report offers a “jumping-off” point for marketers The Gen Z target can’t recall a time without technology. Generally defined as those born during the late 1990s to the late 2000s, Gen Z is estimated to have a direct spending power of up to $143 billion in the U.S. alone, according to a Frost &...
Inside Walmart’s Attendee-curated Virtual Holiday Meeting Strategy
Jenifer Bice is senior director of event solutions at Walmart. Her co-author, Bryan Mizelle is also senior director of event solutions with the company. The 2020 U.S. Holiday Meeting was activated in partnership with INVNT. To contribute to eventmarketer.com, email Kait at [email protected]. All brand-side voices welcome. Change. Adjust. Create. Challenge. Zoom. Screen. Engage. Pivot....