Tag: hybrid event

As we begin a new year amid another pandemic surge, the industry is focused on in-person experiences that offer ease of interaction and prioritize the wellbeing of audiences. Indeed, brands have had almost two years to test and evaluate different types of programming while restrictions tightened and loosened. Here we examine a few event trends […]

Sometimes, an epic roadblock, like a pandemic, can lead to growth for experiential programming. Just ask Michelob ULTRA, which is reverse-pivoting its fitness platform MOVEMENT Live into a hybrid experience that will deliver on the scale that its lockdown-era virtual version provided, while bringing consumers together in person to celebrate wellness with the sweet reward […]

Embracing skills born from the pandemic is a path forward More than 18 months have passed since the pandemic irreparably altered the world of experiential marketing. Seemingly overnight, event professionals were required to learn brand-new skills and disciplines, from high-caliber virtual event production to influencer marketing to keeping up with COVID-19 safety protocols that vary by […]

Setting the stage for what hybrid music festivals can deliver to both attendees and brand sponsors, the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival went live Sept. 17-18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with in-person performances and experiences for consumers. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival also included a daytime stage and brand experiences on Sept. 18 […]

Salesforce’s Dreamforce returned Sept. 21-23, at Moscone Center in San Francisco, one of the city’s largest in-person events held since COVID-19 began. Themed as a “global family reunion,” the hybrid event offered panels hosted by Soledad O’Brien, cinematic live broadcasts, entertainment, including a performance by the Foo Fighters, celebrity speakers Will Smith, Jason Sudeikis and […]