Tag: superfans

More experiential pop-ups, stunts and installations from across San Diego The SDCC 2026 adventure continues in part two of our coverage from San Diego, where brands took up real estate across the Gaslamp Quarter from July 23-26 to transform their movies, shows, games and books into interactive, IRL fan experiences. Let’s dive in. APPLE TV’S […]

From the badge-holders, to the superfans who can’t get their hands on a ticket, activations at San Diego Comic-Con welcome everyone into the fold, and this year's showing was no exception. Training quarters, surprise game shows, auction houses and carnivals were all on the activation agenda. Join us for a tour.

When it comes to engaging entertainment buffs, incorporating experiential easter eggs into fan activations has become non-negotiable. Not every attendee will notice or understand a brand’s subtle references to its IP, but the superfans most certainly will—and they’re actively seeking them out. Following are seven ideas for playing hide and seek.   1. HOTLINES For […]

To broadcast the debut of its “most ambitious” audiobook production to date, “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions,” Audible wanted to match the scale and grandeur of the new seven-book series, co-produced with Pottermore Publishing, by providing fans around the world with a dose of experiential magic. So on Nov. 3, the brand rolled out […]

A century ago, consumers were shuffling to big-top tents in droves to experience the grand display of surprise, t and spectacle that circuses had to offer. Today, the “greatest show on Earth” just might be the IP that a brand translates from the screen to the stage for an audience that is already privy to the plot.