Festivals & Fan Cons
Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon
If ever there were an event that lets brands flex some strategic muscle, it’s SXSW. The annual Austin-based conference and festivals, this year March 8-17, attracts influential and savvy audiences that hail from the film, emerging tech and music industries. Engaging this crowd is a tall order for brands, some of whom forgo traditional activations...
HBO and the Red Cross ask ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans to Bleed for the Throne at SXSW
Having landed safely at SXSW in Austin, EM is ready to cruise the creative brand activations and report back on the standouts. So, what better way to kick off our coverage than with one of the most buzzworthy activations of the fest? Ahead of the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones,” HBO partnered...
Three Insights from Intel on Creating Industry Event Experiences That Stick
How Intel approached an industry event with people in mind Like most technology brands, Intel is challenged with introducing its target audiences to innovations that often need some explanation—more importantly, demonstration. It’s why the brand has transformed what could be standard demos at events into product experiences that “democratize” its technologies and solutions. At the...
Photo Tour: Five Brands Scoring with Fans at NBA All-Star Weekend
Ahead of the 68th NBA All-Star Game, brands and hoops fans of every stripe descended on Charlotte, Feb. 15-17, for a weekend of activations, live performances and cultural experiences that placed basketball—and fans—at center court. EM hit the Queen City to catch all the live action, racking up 12,000 steps, branded swag and plenty of...