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Esports is on pace to outpace the NFL, according to a 2018 study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Goldman Sachs predicts it will at least reach a comparable size to the NFL by 2022. But despite its growing scope, popularity and its legions of passionate fans, for many brands, esports is still a mystery. This October, Event Marketer […]

Smirnoff is all about fun and inclusivity, so when it came time to reveal some serious news—that its vodka is now made with non-GMO corn—the brand delivered the message with a lighthearted event fitting of its character. The announcement was made in October, prompting Smirnoff to deliver a seasonal experience that directly tied back to […]

At this year’s GitHub Universe, an annual technology event for developers who build software on GitHub’s platform, the goal was to create an experience as innovative, creative and inclusive as possible to reflect the brand’s values. To achieve that, GitHub chose a non-traditional venue, leveraged a customized sponsorship program to enhance attendee engagement and fostered […]

What is an experiential activation? The phrase is reminiscent of science fiction, like the last thing one might hear prior to having memories uploaded into one’s brain. But it’s not a pitch for Total Recall, it’s a term of art used by brand marketers that’s often conflated with “brand experience” or even “event marketing.”  To […]

Bacardi brought its “Live Passionately” mantra to the Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival for a second year with a medley of experiences that paid homage to the brand’s Caribbean heritage and underscored its ties to music. Returning to downtown Las Vegas Sept. 21-23, the brand delivered cocktail education, purpose-driven art and some good […]