EventMarketer Sizzle: Your Biweekly Feed of All Things Experiential
03.14.25
Actor Jack Quaid took sitting courtside at an NBA game to a whole new level. Ahead of the debut of his new action movie “Novocaine,” Quaid was spotted with co-star Amber Midthunder at Sunday’s Kings vs. Clippers game. Each time he was featured on the jumbotron, he looked progressively more beat up, starting with an arm sling and later adding a cast, neck brace and facial bruises. Talk about committing to the bit.
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
Hulu brought its new comedy series “Deli Boys” to life at SXSW with a Traveling Deli. Not only did the glass box truck replicate a true deli experience with shelves of food products, neon lights and cracked tile floors, but it also featured details that alluded to the criminal empire in the show… Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“We definitely understand the value of having actors in these immersive experiences because they help to set the stage and engage fans in a way that gets them excited, so it was important for us to create a script that told the story in a way that was interesting and engaging.”
–Kenya Hardaway, SVP-Integrated Promotions, Multi-Platform Marketing, FX
Roundup
SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events in Austin
We zero in on how this year’s sponsors (and the unofficial brands who tap into the event’s hype) are activating around town, from burger museums to funeral processions… Read more.
Cause Marketing
Lush Tackles Gun Violence with its ‘Bloom A New Day’ Activation at SXSW
Lush Cosmetics has deep roots in activism, and at SXSW, the brand partnered with nonprofit Change the Ref on an experience to raise awareness of school shootings… Read more.
Experiential Campaigns
SXSW 2025: FX Teases ‘Alien: Earth’ with an Immersive Wreckage Pop-up
A mysterious space vessel crash appeared in Austin. Curious passersby who stumbled upon FX’s The Wreckage stepped inside to uncover details from the upcoming series… Read more.
Mobile Tours
Field Report: Exploring No7’s Skin Rehab Double-decker Bus in Orlando
Parked in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, the No7 Skin Rehab Tour bus gave consumers a chance to test products and get personalized skin screenings… Read more.
Partner Content
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Marketing News
The Brief: Dairy Queen's Blizzard Banks and Lululemon's GlowUp Studios
Winter is still going strong in Canada, and Dairy Queen has been turning snowbanks into giant Blizzard installations. In NYC, Lululemon debuted a high-energy training club… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
Check out the latest from the 2025 Experiential Marketing Summit agenda here, featuring keynotes, workshops, interactive panels, networking experiences and more—all designed exclusively for corporate event and trade show marketers. Plus, the industry’s latest event tools and innovations will be on display in our Hall of Ideas. Register now.
✉️ Contact Us
 
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