Festivals & Fan Cons
How Beautycon Roared Back to Life on a Mission to Democratize Beauty
The grand in-person return of Beautycon came with a bold message: Beauty shouldn’t just be in the eye of the beholder; it should be in the hands of the people. Organizers reintroduced the annual convention, Sept. 16-17 in Los Angeles, with a laser-sharp focus on democratizing beauty.
Podcast: The Highs and Hurdles of Activating at Pop Culture Fan Conventions
If you’ve ever activated at a major fan convention, you already know that there are few attendee types as passionate, discerning—and vocal—as pop culture superfans. Brands that aim to bring popular intellectual properties to life face the highest level of scrutiny from con-goers, who expect interactive, fan-first experiences that provide moments of surprise and delight,...
Why Coke Launched a Proprietary ‘Sips & Sounds’ Music Festival in Austin
Coke’s roots in music run deep, from countless festival sponsorships and partnerships with legendary artists through the years, to the Coke Studio global music platform launched in 2022. Over the summer, the beverage giant added another notch to its belt: The Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Summer Festival, Amplified by Coke Studio.
Sonic Builds an ‘Oasis’ at Bonnaroo with Custom Slushes and Mini Golf
Sonic Drive-in’s brand purpose is to add a “little oasis to your daily routine,” and the fast-food chain lived up to its word at Bonnaroo with the Sonic Drive-in Range, a music-inspired mini golf course and sampling experience that served as a respite for weary festivalgoers.