Author archive for Juanita Chavarro Arias
Event Moves: Sundance May Relocate, Collision Rebrands, ComplexCon Heads to Vegas
Sundance and Utah go way back. Since 1978, the annual January film festival, organized by the nonprofit Sundance Institute, has taken place in snowy Park City, UT, showcasing short films, full features and documentaries. But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the...
Eight Tips for Tackling AI and the Future of Events from the 2024 B-to-B Dream Team
Among standout topics that came up in hours of conversations with our B-to-B Dream Team honorees this year was the evolving workforce, AI adoption and sustainability that’s actually actionable. Indeed, what we’ve learned over the years is that cultural waves of change and market forces are often felt first by b-to-b event and trade show...
How Skincare Brand The Outset Capitalized on a Monthlong Pop-up at The Grove
E-commerce skincare brand The Outset activated its first-ever pop-up, The Sensitive Skin Clinic, around an ambitious timeline and effort—one full month in the highly trafficked shopping hub, The Grove L.A. The experience, open May 24 to June 19, strategically took place near Sephora and Nordstrom in the Glass Box space and offered plenty of samples,...
How HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Stunts Had Fans (and Press) Doing a Double Take
Team Green banners hanging from the Eiffel Tower? Rockefeller Center declaring for Team Black? Was this for real? Kind of. Ahead of the highly anticipated season two premiere of “House of the Dragon” on June 16, HBO launched a global campaign that had fans, and famous landmarks, choosing a side in the House Targaryen drama....