Event Marketer Sizzle: Event Trends, Interviews, and In-the-Field Coverage
10.23.26
The “Queen of Christmas” is defrosting as we speak, preparing to spread holiday cheer through immersive pop-ups. Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar, presented by Bucket Listers, is expanding to eight cities, and starting Nov. 19, fans can expect wall-to-wall sparkle, interactive moments and a themed drink menu. It’s never too early to get in the Christmas spirit. Send your upcoming holiday activations our way.
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
Dude Wipes keeps its fleet of “crappy” vehicles on the road to boost awareness and amuse passersby. The Mini Pooper recently showed up at a Taco Bell… Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“We treat every audience that comes to our experience as if it’s our core audience, no B2B or B2C. They’re just humans. That means that our spaces won’t change format because it’s a trade show.”
–Kim Trieu, Experiential Marketer, Bloom
Incoming Innovations
3 Things to Know About Experiential at CES 2027
We’re just under three months away from the 60th year of CES, and recent announcements are already signaling that brands are rethinking how they engage audiences… Read more.
Cultivating Community
Curious About Cannabis Events? 3 Tactics in Play
Most cannabis events are centered around trying products, but consumers want more from brands. Experiential is giving them a place to connect, learn and give back… Read more.
Point of Sale
Live Selling Dominates Booth Trends at NYCC 2026
Fast-paced, livestreamed shopping at New York Comic Con included sophisticated cameras and lighting, hosts and screens that allowed attendees to watch collectible selling… Read more.
Trend of the Week
How Brands like Candy Crush and Ladder are Gamifying Ride-Sharing
Remember “Cash Cab”? Brands are putting their own spin on the concept, deploying custom vehicles that promote products while offering free transportation and prizes… Read more.
It's All Greek to Me
The Brief: Cava's Goddess Energy and Lysol's Apple Orchard
This week’s hot topics in experiential marketing cover a “KPop Demon Hunters” Night Market, Cava’s larger-than-life takeout bag and Amex’s vintage NBA showrooms… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
Register Early for EMS 2027: Join your fellow creators of the brand experience at the Experiential Marketing Summit, as we celebrate its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, April 27-29, 2027. Discover the latest event solutions, sharpen your strategy and stay ahead of what’s next. Register now to lock in ultra-early-bird rates.
✉️ Contact Us
 
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