Event Marketer Sizzle: Event Trends, Interviews, and In-the-Field Coverage
06.05.26
Glasses weren’t exactly clinking at Stella Artois’ rooftop bar activation at the French Open—because they weren’t glass at all. In an ode to the tennis tournament’s iconic red clay courts, the brand engineered every touchpoint, chalices included, at its Clay Bar using the very same material. (And don’t worry, attendees swapped their own footwear for a custom pair of Lacoste sneakers at the door.)
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
Ahead of the new “Masters of the Universe” film release, superfans and creators embarked on a “hero’s journey” inside a largescale replica of the planet Eternia spanning eight in-world environments and a personalized passport… Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“We are very intentional on building programming that is inclusive—young, old, male, female, whatever ethnicity you come from. We're not excluding anyone.”
–Katja Lindemann, Head of Brand Activations and Sponsorships, Audible
Can You Hear Me Now?
Audible Story House: Storytelling and Community at a 'Bookless Bookstore'
The first-ever physical space dedicated to audio storytelling, the brand’s three-story pop-up offered a modern take on bookstore culture and community hubs throughout May… Read more.
Pitch Perfect
As the World Cup Closes in, MLS's CMO is Betting on Experiential Marketing
Major League Soccer's approach to capturing some of the fervor around the FIFA World Cup includes embracing fan rituals, securing partnerships and evolving its playbook… Read more.
Stay Heated
The Brief: Kibble Art and Glass Hotboxes
This week’s hot topics in experiential marketing cover a pet food company’s giant kibble art, a “Heated Rivalry”-themed rooftop Pride event and a glass hotbox stunt in Paris… Read more.
Playing for Keeps
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: The Keepsake Long Game
Forget the branded totes stuffed with collateral and QR codes. Today's post-show “experiences” are becoming well-crafted campaigns that provide staying power… Read more.
Partner Content
Ready for a Trip Down Memory Lane? See Five Reasons Nostalgia is Trending
Some of the most impactful experiential marketing pushes back on progress by evoking the promise of a “simpler time.” Check out five reasons nostalgia is making an impact… Read more.
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