Event Marketer Sizzle: Event Trends, Interviews, and In-the-Field Coverage
04.10.26
Shade matching makeup can be a gamble, so Rare Beauty made sure consumers found the right shade of its new True to Myself foundation at pop-ups in NYC and Paris. Makeup artists were on hand to apply foundation on attendees while they waited in line to pull the lever on a giant slot machine. The grand prize was a year’s supply of the new product, but win or lose, the machine dispensed samples for all.
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
To spotlight Thayers’ line of toner pads, the skincare brand transformed an NYC penthouse into The Thayers Pad, welcoming influencers and media to capture content, explore products and receive a 45-minute facial… Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“The reality is that now even if you have 500 followers, you have online reach. We want to acknowledge and reward people who are talking about us on social.”
–Charlotte Minto-Sparks, Director-Brand Engagement, Thayers
AI Comedy?
SXSW Attendees Get Hands-On at Superhuman's AI Rebrand Event
Grammarly recently merged three AI productivity platforms and rebranded as Superhuman. The brand’s people-first mission came to life at SXSW with panels, demos and improv… Read more.
Not a Regular Brand, a Cool One
How Influencer Events are Helping Thayers Stay Relevant on Social
Thayers has been around since 1847, so building a robust social media presence has been key to shifting brand perceptions. The skincare brand is all in on influencer events… Read more.
Marketing News
The Brief: Mulch Mobiles, Haunting Drone Shows and T-Rex Leather
This week’s hot topics in experiential marketing cover Lowes Mulch Mobile, Titanics simulated resurrection via 950 drones, lab-grown T-Rex leather and Atlantas 404 Day fest… Read more.
Trend of the Week
Tunnel Vision: Brands are Carving out Themed Passages at Events
In the distraction age, immersive tunnels are blocking outside noise, adding suspense or curiosity, and creating an effective transition from one environment to another… Read more.
The Brief, Live! Show
Watch as the EM Editors Recap March's Top Experiential Moments
The show kicks off with an exclusive look inside Barbie Dream Fest. Plus, the editorial team talks Regency era vibes, Y2K done right and skateboarding sponsorships… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
EMS Advance Pricing Ends Tonight: The 2026 Experiential Marketing Summit is coming up May 18-20 in Las Vegas, featuring keynotes, workshops, interactive panels, networking experiences, the Hall of Ideas and more—all designed exclusively for brand marketers and event professionals. Prices increase tomorrow, April 11. Register now at the advance rate.
✉️ Contact Us
 
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