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 HBO Delivered a Groundbreaking Social VR Experience for 100 Influencers

    The pandemic has required event marketers to not only master the virtual event realm, but to keep up with the emerging technologies that fuel compelling virtual experiences. For HBO, that challenge has also served as an opportunity to connect with consumers in fresh and meaningful ways while largescale in-person events are on hold. The network […]

  • How Brands are Leveraging Election Season to Connect with Consumers

    This industry never shies away from a unique marketing opportunity, and with election season underway, some brands are leveraging this period to connect with consumers around a pivotal moment in history. From lively discussions to education to art, brands are delivering experiences that place voters front and center, and their brands top of mind. So, […]

  • 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 […]