Trend of the Week

October 6, 2025

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Potty Parties

It’s not just Charmin that wants consumers to “enjoy the go” anymore. A wave of bathroom-themed experiences has infiltrated the industry, stamping out stigmas around what was once considered a taboo topic. Whether solving for a pain point, leveraging toilet humor as an engagement tactic or a mix of the two, brands are cleaning up...

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September 29, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: AI Agents in Events

Experiential marketers have wasted no time experimenting with AI-fueled activations and applications to drive personalization and streamline the work behind the scenes. But this year, marketers are ready to accept AI as a member of the team. Enter: AI agents, which are shifting from “curiosities” to game-changing assistants for marketers and attendees. Demonstrating both its...

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September 22, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: On Newsstands

“Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” hasn’t been shouted by street vendors in decades, but the nostalgia associated with classic newsstands continues to live on. Brands are incorporating newstalgic outdoor stalls into modern pop-ups with fresh, colorful takes that evoke a sense of time and place, and that replicate the material buzz of a headline-making...

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September 15, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: Beauty-themed Cafés

From the coffee bars dominating the trade show sector to the offbeat raves taking place at local cafés, coffee culture has been permeating programming across the event industry for some time. Now, a new twist on coffee shop experiences is brewing: the beauty-themed café. Stylish, shareable, sample-heavy and brimming with latte art, these pop-ups are...

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September 8, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: Unexpected Mascots

Mascots have traditionally lived on sports fields, offering a spirited boost for players and fans at critical moments in the game experience. In fact, the term is derived from the French word “mascotte” meaning “lucky charm.” But lately, we’re seeing larger-than-life brand personas make appearances at a wide variety of events and for a wide...

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