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Lollapalooza 2026 Photo Tour: 10 Experiences from Chicago’s Grant Park
More than 45 partner brands showed up at Lollapalooza with experiential destinations (and weather escapes) to surprise and delight nearly 400,000 music fans. We highlight 10 sponsor activations that rocked the festival experience.
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The Brand Marketer’s Guide to Live Experiences in the Trust Economy
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Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Wine Windows
Sometimes it’s what people can’t see that unlocks the greatest potential for engagement. The mystery of not knowing what lies beyond the veil—a sample, an interaction, a giveaway—inevitably prompts attendees to take action. And marketers are strategizing accordingly. In a nod to aperitivo culture, brands have been turning the concept behind Italy’s historic “buchette del […]
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5 Free Event and Trade Show Measurement Strategies
You can’t afford not to measure your trade show or event investment. Without data, there’s no evidence to justify them or make improvements. But measurement doesn’t have to be expensive, argues Dax Callner, founder and president of the Event Marketing Measurement Association (EMMA). “Don’t let cost be a barrier,” he says. “If you’ve got great […]
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6 Brands That Unleashed Experiential at SuperZoo 2026
If you’ve never squeezed a poop-in-a-bag squishy or considered a calming mousse for your cat, you’ve never been to SuperZoo. Hosted by the World Pet Association (WPA), SuperZoo is the largest pet products marketplace in North America. The 2026 edition took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on Aug. 12-14, bringing […]
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Watch: Justin Tabas of Bosch in The Studio at EMS 2026
Justin Tabas of Bosch shares his journey into experiential, specific moments that shaped his direction, and what he'd tell junior marketers trying to find their footing.
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Designing Theatrical, Immersive Worlds, with Dr. Ilana Gilovich-Stossel
Since childhood, Dr. Ilana Gilovich-Stossel has been drawn to magic of storytelling and the world-building and imagination that go into it, especially in the theatrical medium. Through her English literature studies and Ph.D. earned at Columbia University, she homed in on the academic side of theatrical performance, which has influenced her career as a creative […]