Trend of the Week

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

Gone are the days of one-way conversations. In the post-COVID, value-for-time world that event marketers are building experiences in, themed learning is improving engagement and retention. And the bolder, more playful the theme, the better. Let’s take a look at themed learning in action.   Cinema Morgan Stanley at Work caught our attention with an […]