Kait Shea

Kait joined EM in 2015 and today enjoys her role as senior editor and manager of digital content. When she’s not in reporter mode, rocking mermaid pants at Comic-Con or running laps at MWC Barcelona, you can find her hanging out with her dogs or singing too loudly at a music festival.
  • How AdventHealth Leveraged a Virtual Hospitality Event to Engage its Partners

    Hospitality is an important piece of the sponsorship puzzle for NASCAR’s brand partners, affording them the opportunity to both thank and interact with key stakeholders and VIPs. Typically, the sponsor provides clients with unprecedented access to the track, the garage and the talent. But for the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race on May 24, […]

  • Ford Takes the Media on an Off-roading Adventure to Launch the New Bronco

    Automotive launches often feel homogenous, but following the Bronco’s 24-year hiatus, Ford knew a standard press reveal for the vehicle wouldn’t do. So on Aug. 11, the Bronco’s 55th birthday, the automaker delivered a series of small, COVID-friendly ride-and-drive experiences at the Holly Oaks off-road vehicle park in Michigan. In groups of no more than […]

  • Event Technologists Weigh in on the State of Event Tech and Their Future Roles

    Technology experts talk data, logistical challenges and having a seat at the table They say using technology for technology’s sake isn’t a winning strategy, but what if it’s not even an option? A study conducted by Eventsforce revealed a lack of technology expertise in the event industry, with 47 percent of respondents reporting they have […]

  • Seven Mobile Tour Ideas to Consider in the Age of Social Distancing

    In the age of social distancing, engaging consumers from the safety of a vehicle, in one form or another, is one of the ways event marketers are getting experiential programming back on track. While some have relied on drive-in experiences that keep attendees inside their own cars, others have turned to nimble mobile tour vehicles […]

  • How Amex Delivered 40 Virtual Consumer Experiences in Six Months

    When COVID-19 struck, brands from A to Z began delivering virtual experiences, many for the first time. But for American Express, the scenario presented an opportunity to build on its previously established digital event chops. Having activated a hybrid model with its “Unstaged” livestream concert platform a decade ago, and with a wealth of standalone […]