Author archive for Kait Shea
Q&A: Viacom SVP Gives the Scoop on Comedy Central’s Colossal Clusterfest Event
The inaugural Colossal Clusterfest, held June 2-4 in San Francisco in partnership with Superfly, was Comedy Central’s first foray into the world of large-scale comedy festivals. Three days packed with more than 50 comedians, five stages and plenty of live music entertained attendees of all stripes, while killer brand activations inspired by Comedy Central’s programming...
Six Tips for Reimagining B-to-B Events From the Offbeat C2 Montréal Conference
Acrobats and clowns perform between sessions. Brainstorming discussions are held in chairs suspended 30 feet in the air. A vintage Airstream trailer serves as a networking venue. Welcome to C2 Montréal, a three-day conference that aims to merge commerce and creativity by putting attendee connections at the center of the action. Held this year May...
Engaged: How Three Brands are Disrupting the $50 Billion Wedding Industry
Ahhh… wedding season. The beautiful bouquets. The heartfelt vows. The unsolicited advice from overbearing mothers. Getting hitched these days involves a lot of moving parts—and event marketers are taking note. While couples are busy planning their big day, savvy brands are sneaking their way into one of life’s greatest milestones. Following are three brands doing...
Knob Creek’s Whiskey and Eggs Experience Hits Upscale Culinary Festivals
It doesn’t get much better than bourbon and smoked meats, and that’s exactly what Knob Creek brought to culinary festivals across the country earlier this summer in collaboration with ongoing brand partner Big Green Egg, maker of the popular kamado-style grill. Together, the brands brought their Whiskey and Eggs experience to passionate foodies, delivering premium...