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Experiential stunts used to be executed for the sake of causing a stir, but marketers are replacing the “just because” approach with more research-driven tactics. By tapping into data and audience pain points, savvy brands are pouncing on the opportunity to craft more meaningful stunts that offer both relevance and wow-factor. Let’s look at the […]

In the age of influencers, companies are leaning into influence, showcasing their leaders, their people, and becoming more public-facing, all to help their target audiences (internal and external) feel more connected to the brand. Indeed, it’s the company rock star era, with luminaries like Richard Branson having helped pave the way. “People want to consume […]

Experiential marketing is often billed as big thinking, and thus, big things. But event professionals know that the value is in the moment, and sometimes transforming a space the size of a postage stamp into a tiny brand oasis can create exponentially big impact. Let’s take a look at how micro-experiences are evolving in the […]

Fifteen percent of your attendees probably don’t want the event experience you’re planning. And that’s because, according to some estimates, 15 to 20 percent of the population considers itself, or has been diagnosed, as neurodivergent. That means that one in five event attendees is neurodivergent. And that also means that many “best practices” the event […]

Endorsements of female athletes is an evergreen marketing strategy, but women’s sports is embarking on a new, more experiential era as the teams, leagues and individual players that once played to limited audiences find new fans, larger audiences and a fresh crop of passionate investors. For early movers in the event community, it’s an exciting […]