Trend of the Week

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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September 2, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: Virtual Try-ons

It’s been 30 years since “Clueless” introduced us to Cher’s digitized closet, and millennials are still not over it. Tech brands are getting closer to making this virtual wardrobe concept a reality, and the innovation has been popping up in demos at events like festivals and sports events, with brands enhancing activations with e-commerce and...

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August 25, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: Times Square Takeovers

It’s an entertainment hub, a cultural destination, a commercial mecca, a tourist hot spot… and prime real estate for brand activations. We’re talking, of course, about Times Square, the Midtown Manhattan locale with billboards so bright it can be seen from outer space, and where companies with the right strategy (and budget) can make a...

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August 18, 2025

Experiential Trend of the Week: Cinematic Campaigns

Movies captivate audiences and fuel shared experiences, and during this summer’s blockbuster season, brands have been capitalizing on the nostalgia, the eats and the viewing venues to drive trial, inspire learning, and immerse consumers in their favorite IP.   Idea: Scale-up the simplest of pleasures. Like popcorn. Free streaming service Pluto TV’s “Summer of Cinema”...

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