Author archive for Juanita Chavarro Arias
Surf Expo Exhibit Trends: Brands Roll in with Wood Features, Pony Walls, Live Models
We were stoked to attend our first Surf Expo, Sept. 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, and the exhibitor community proved very friendly and welcoming, eager to show off their products and beach-inspired booths. From wetsuits to bucket hats to flip flops, we explored the variety of exhibits that made up the...
Field Report: Top 10 Beachy Booth Builds that Made Waves at Surf Expo
As the Florida heat was raging outside, Surf Expo brought cool, beachy vibes from the watersports and coastal lifestyle industries to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), Sept. 5-7. More than 6,000 qualified buyers from global retailers explored 650-plus exhibitor booths that showcased products from surf, beach and resort categories, ranging from swimsuits and sportswear...
Five Brands Hitting the Road this Fall with College Campus Pop-ups and Tours
College campuses have always served as fertile grounds for brand engagement with highly concentrated and centralized young consumers and plenty of real estate to choose from. But today, they’re also fueling commerce on the go and social media content, while inspiring brands to test clever, tour-ready experiential activations. Whether they have a new membership program...
From Fyre Festival II to Project Pabst’s Return: The Season’s Music Festival Headlines
The summer music festival season is coming to a close, and it was as eventful as ever. In the midst of all the collective Chappell Roan love (H-O-T-T-O-G-O, anyone?) and Usher’s headlining of Essence Fest in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his “Confessions” album, experiential brands were busy making their festival debuts, leaning into...