EventMarketer Sizzle: Your Biweekly Feed of All Things Experiential
08.29.25
Last weekend, Red Bull combined the Chicago River’s classic architecture tour with a spin class to create the first-of-its-kind Sweat the Deck event. Twelve classes led by local spin instructors took place aboard the First Lady boat, and participants powered through rides designed to match the surrounding skyline. The floating workout went viral on TikTok as curious passersby on the shoreline captured it from all angles.
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
The New York Islanders’ Sparky the Dragon was among nine tri-state-area mascots who joined ESPN for the inaugural ride of its fully branded E train in New York City, promoting the revamped ESPN App… Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“Consumers really gravitate toward brand mascots, and they love to have that photo experience. It’s a great way to bring to life the brand.”
–Joshua Helman, AVP-Brand Engagement, CeraVe
Mobile Tours
CeraVe Pops up a Giant Gift Box in Six Cities for its 20th Birthday
In honor of the fans who have helped CeraVe grow into what it is today, the skincare brand is touring the country with a party activation, featuring its new goat mascot, Sarah V… Read more.
Video Series
EM's Editors Recap August's Trending Stories in The Brief, Live!
Watch as Event Marketer’s editorial team provides commentary on this month’s top experiential moments, including the coquette aesthetic, hatching eggs and kidney pledges… Read more.
Music Festivals
Lollapalooza: Nine Brand Activations that Struck a Chord with Music Fans 
While festivalgoers flocked to see 170-plus acts in Chicago’s Grant Park, they also waited in long lines to get into activations ranging from Ulta’s Beat Suite to Venmo House… Read more.
Marketing News
The Brief: Evolution Fresh's Soda-Powered Stunt and Chime's Speed Dates
This week’s hot topics in experiential cover a soda-powered car wash, Chime’s speed-dating pop-up, a Nike x Milk Makeup activation and AARP’s Social Security celebration… Read more.
Trend of the Week
How Brands Are Turning Times Square Takeovers into Social Currency
Times Square is an entertainment hub, a tourist hot spot and prime real estate for activations. With the right strategy (and budget), companies can make a big splash… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
Experiential Marketing Month: This October, get ready for 31 days of live and digital experiences. The monthlong schedule includes full-day “Trendwatch” seminars; casual meetups; and 12 digital learning modules, panels and conversations streamed online. Learn more and register.
 
The Best Event Designs: The call for entries is now open for the 2025 Experience Design Awards, which recognize outstanding event design, innovation and environmental creativity across consumer activations, b-to-b events and trade show exhibits. The regular deadline is Oct. 17. Submit your entry.
✉️ Contact Us
 
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