EventMarketer Sizzle: Your Biweekly Feed of All Things Experiential
01.23.26
TikToker Romeo Bingham put out their jingle “Dr Pepper, baby, it’s good and nice” last month, and users implored the brand to adopt it. On Monday, Dr Pepper featured the viral tune in an ad that aired during the CFP National Championship, to the surprise of fans who quickly celebrated Bingham and the collab. The original TikTok now has more than 64.7 million views, and we can’t get it out of our heads.
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
At the premiere event for season two of “Beast Games,” Prime Video challenged celebrities and creators to take on series-themed games that tested their smarts and strength to win Beast Bucks redeemable for exclusive merch… Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“We’ve evolved by focusing on what is personal to guests and connecting them with the Reddit community. We really want to make sure that Reddit is accessible to all of our customers, and we can do that through our experiences.”
–Caroline Absher, Head of Event Marketing and Industry Marketing Programs, Reddit
Field Report
VMX Draws Veterinary Attendees in with Goat Yoga, Cat Cafés, Zen Gardens
Last year, VMX was all about the arts. This year, it leaned into an Olympics-inspired theme that celebrated pet care champions. We round up our favorite events and exhibits… Read more.
Video Series
How Acura is Activating at Sundance Film Festival's Final Year in Park City
Ahead of Sundance, we sat down with Jennifer Symington, avp-marketing at American Honda Motor Co., for a preview of the “Acura House of Energy” activation… Read more.
Marketing News
The Brief: FX's Beauty Shots, Netflix's Tarot Readings and Uber Eats' Rush
This week’s hot topics in experiential marketing cover FX’s “The Beauty One Shot Studio,” Teyana Taylor tarot card readings and Uber Eats’ bid on Greek life Spring Rush… Read more.
Trade Shows
World Cup Hype, Holograms, Plushies: Seven Trends Spotted at NRF 2026
This year’s show drew more than 40,000 attendees who came to discover the “Next Now” in retail, from agentic commerce to media networks. Our findings from the floor… Read more.
Video Tour
Reddit's Caroline Absher Takes EM Inside the Conversation Bar
AI dominated exhibits and sessions at CES, but Reddit instead raised a glass to the power of human conversation with a juice bar that served up personalized beverages… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
Just Released: The 2026 Experiential Marketing Summit agenda is live, featuring keynotes, workshops, interactive panels, networking experiences and more—all designed exclusively for brand marketers and event professionals. Plus, the Hall of Ideas will showcase the industry’s latest event tools and innovations. Start planning your schedule for May 18-20 in Las Vegas, and register now at the early-bird rate. View the EMS 2026 agenda.
✉️ Contact Us
 
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