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  • Next-Gen VR: How Brands are Turning VR Activations Into Group Experiences

    Most VR experiences are rather isolated ones. A user straps on the goggles, grabs a controller and gets into the action. Jaguar turned that paradigm on its head with a multi-user VR launch for its new electric I-PACE concept car on Nov. 14, two days prior to the LA Auto Show. Seated at tables of […]

  • SXSW 2017: Step Inside Intel’s AI Lounge

    In a world often frightened by the concept of Big Brother and the growing impact of technology in our world, Intel’s AI Lounge at SXSW told a different story. The tech brand transformed Lucille’s Patio Lounge on Austin’s Rainey Street around the theme of AI For Good, a spot that showcased Intel’s collaborations in artificial […]

  • Adobe BASH: Inside the Industry’s Biggest After-Hours Event for Creatives

    It was a balmy night on San Diego Bay. Lights twinkled in the distance and a gentle breeze wafted through the air. It was 7:30 p.m., already dark, and well past my usual East Coast bedtime.

  • SXSW 2017 Part Two: Five More Must-See Activations

    We continue our coverage of SXSW 2017 with a look at another handful of killer activation ideas that got our wheels spinning. We’ve continued to see high-tech, hands-on interactives, bold branding and a whole lot of drink tickets and open bars to keep attendees lingering. Don’t miss our full report in the April edition of Event […]

  • SXSW 2017 Part One: Five Can’t-Miss Activations

    It’s mid-March in Austin, and that can only mean one thing: the South By Southwest festivals and conferences are back (this year March 10-19), bringing insights on the interactive, film and music industries to the Lone Star State. EM is on the ground scouting out unique activations, taking notes on brand takeovers and eating our weight […]