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There’s nothing boring about surveys. That’s what the brands that have built inspiring activations around them would say, and we agree. From a vintage telephone that captures flavor preferences to an AI-powered pet portrait that doubles as a recruiting tool, brands and show organizers are finding creative ways to weave research into activations attendees actually […]

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover vintage showrooms, goddess energy and one crappy fleet of vehicles.

From a Shirley Temple lounge to a lineup of nostalgic, dessert-inspired energy drinks, Bloom Nutrition brought its consumer-facing experiential playbook to the convenience-store trade show floor at NACS 2026.  “Everything we do at Bloom is building a world, whether online, in person, at trade shows,” says Erica Tam, senior vice president of brand at Bloom […]

Remember “Cash Cab?” It’s the game show where unsuspecting passengers climb into a taxi and find themselves playing for cash on the way to their destination. Brands are putting their own spin on the concept, deploying custom fleets of interactive rides that promote products while offering consumers free transportation and the opportunity to win prizes. […]

The 15th annual IMEX America brought together over 17,800 event professionals, venues, and destinations to Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas Oct. 13-15. More than 96,000 scheduled meetings—an equivalent of five years—took place during the event’s largest edition to date. Here’s what stood out to us in sessions and on the busy showfloor. Who’s […]