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.
  • Seven Vending Machine Experiences That Dispensed Brand Engagement

    Brand strategies from Lululemon to National Geographic Vending machines are nothing new in the experiential world, but the interactive devices have been resurfacing in a variety of activations, giving brands a chance to elevate their swag drops, offer personalized experiences and educate consumers. Many are still used as a form of social currency, offering merchandise […]

  • Resy Engages Foodies with a 10-course Drive-thru Tasting Experience

    One of the silver linings of COVID-19 is that brands have found fresh ways to deliver traditional experiences. The scenario rings true for hospitality technology platform Resy, which last month created a drive-through event for consumers in Los Angeles that replicated dining out at a restaurant—from the safety of attendees’ vehicles. From Oct. 15-16 at […]

  • How Visible Leveraged an Iconic Music Venue to Deliver an Interactive Concert Series

    If you’re one of the countless people missing the concert scene, let Visible’s latest experiential campaign serve as a beacon of hope. In September, the wireless brand activated Red Rocks Unpaused, a three-night concert series delivered without a physical audience that was supported by digital fan experiences designed to replicate the energy of an in-person […]

  • Halloween Experiential: Nine Brands That Delivered Tricks and Treats

    Let’s be honest: It’s been spooky season all year long. But as Halloween approached, and with trick-or-treating canceled in some areas, brands broke out their creepiest and kookiest experiential marketing campaigns to help consumers celebrate with COVID-friendly activations built for fun. Squashing beliefs that brand experiences would be canceled this year, the following nine companies […]

  • Five Tips for Developing a Robust On-site Health Security Plan

    When the industry bounces back (and it will), having a solid on-site health security strategy will be paramount. And we’re not just talking about placing some extra hand sanitizer stations around the event footprint and calling it a day. Whether it’s a live experience for two or 2,000, robust policies and procedures will need to […]