Tag: experiential trends

In a year where designer dolls and love stories grabbed the world’s attention, event marketers also leaned into niche interests and the speed of pop culture across their campaigns. These were among themes across the nearly 50 installments of our Trend of the Week column in 2025, and as the wheels turn for 2026, we’ve […]

The show floor at VMX is alive with the sounds of cats purring, puppies barking and djs jamming. But this year, the Veterinary Meeting & Expo embraced a buzzy art theme that gave exhibitors a creative license to experiment. Around the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, 735 exhibits drew attendees in with crafts, […]

Many pop culture moments marked 2024, from Brat summer, to Moo Deng the pigmy hippo, to the Willy Wonka fiasco in Glasgow, to the “Glicked” phenomenon, to the viral break dancer from the Paris Games. But industry pros made an impact, too, activating experiences that challenged perceptions, pushed boundaries, drove loyalty and delivered joy. Following […]

Offering insight into the current state of the entertainment, music and tech industries, SXSW 2023 took over Austin, TX, in March, with brands activating a variety of experiences, ranging from immersive art installations to larger-than-life photo ops to DIY crafting sessions. In this episode of Event Peeps, we look back on this annual 10-day event […]

Insights on purpose-led programs, stepping up sustainability and function over ‘cool’ factor when it comes to tech More than 30 brand-side experiential marketers took the stage at the 20th annual Experiential Marketing Summit, MGM Grand in Las Vegas over the spring, presenting best practices on a range of topics, from hybrid strategies to career and […]