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Tag: experiential marketing

  • Emotes, Ballers and Pickaxes: Our Editor Glides into the Fortnite World Cup

    It’s no secret that Gen Xers like myself, who never quite took to the video game world as a kid, require a tutorial or two (or 10) detailing the inner workings of the myriad esports titles captivating younger generations today. So, when it came time to cover the first-ever Fortnite World Cup at Arthur Ashe […]

  • Why Sports Properties are Partnering with Data Companies to Enhance the Fan Experience

    Sports buffs are demanding more interactive experiences. Key data partnerships are helping sports properties deliver Professional sports and technology were always destined to be partners in crime. Sports fans have long embraced the time-honored tradition of tracking statistics on every player, team and matchup, and modern technology solutions are delivering that data to fans faster […]

  • We Geeked Out Over These Comic-Con Fan Activations

    Comic-Con International: San Diego has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1970, evolving from a small comic book convention to the ultimate destination for pop culture superfans—and the brands vying for their attention. From immersive exhibits within the San Diego Convention Center, to free outdoor activations available to badge-holders and the public […]

  • Five Insights from General Mills on Creating Experiences for Gaming Audiences

    Among CPG brands capitalizing on strategic gaming partnerships is General Mills, whose most notable gaming-centric brand Totino’s sponsors two 100 Thieves esports teams. The brand has established an internal team dedicated to gaming partnerships and identifying opportunities across its portfolio of brands, in addition to Totino’s, like Reese’s Puffs and Chex Mix. For Brad Hiranaga, […]

  • Five Ways to Tap Into the ASMR Trend

    ASMR is trending, but doing it well takes more than a light touch   If you’ve ever felt that lovely tingling sensation while having your hair brushed or heard something in such a tone it made you shiver, then your body has experienced ASMR, or an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. All the rage on YouTube, […]