Trend of the Week

June 1, 2026

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: The Keepsake Long Game

Forget the branded tote stuffed with collateral and QR codes. The post-show “experience” today is becoming a well-crafted campaign, with the on-site hero engagement as the jumping off point. Let’s explore the ways b-to-b event marketers are making their show messaging sticky and shareable with the keepsake long game.   Turn the experience into a...

read more

May 4, 2026

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Miniaturized Touchpoints

Consumers who are fatigued by the overstimulation and grand gestures often associated with todays’ brand activations may take comfort in a growing industry trend: miniaturized touchpoints. Charming, playful and intriguing, these tiny tokens of engagement, from collectibles to micro-spaces, are earning big-time attention.   MGA’s Miniverse MGA Entertainment drummed up a whole lot of buzz...

read more

April 27, 2026

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Double-Decker Buses

The double-decker bus is more than just a London icon or a commuter vehicle. It’s an experience of its own. From the open-top deck to the stacked structure, it offers panoramic city views and is a photo moment in itself. Plus, with two floors, a double-decker bus offers double the seating capacity, or with the...

read more

April 20, 2026

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Aura Readings

In the age of thoughtful takeaways and vibe checks, consumers are lining up to have their “energy” captured, visualized, and interpreted at events. Let’s take a reading on how personalized color assignments, once relegated to wellness fairs and spiritual subcultures, are generating personalized, shareable and slightly mystical engagement at events. But first, the Why. Unlike...

read more

April 13, 2026

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Charm Bars

At a time when many consumers are suffering from digital fatigue and seeking more meaningful interactions, brands are leveraging tactile, personalized experiences that send attendees home with a physical keepsake that extends the life of the event. We’re talking about charm bars, intimate touchpoints where participants can slow down, get hands-on and customize something they’ll...

read more

Receive the latest news and special announcements from Event Marketer

SIGN UP FOR UPDATES

© 2026 Access Intelligence, LLC – All Rights Reserved. |