Festivals & Fan Cons
The Full Field Report: Brands Captivate Pop Culture Superfans at Comic-Con International: San Diego
Wandering down a crowded street, a man dressed as Mario physically holds a replica Nintendo coin box above his head. Nearby, scores of consumers wait in a three-hour line to participate in a 10-minute escape room experience. No, we’re not in an alternate universe. This is Comic-Con International: San Diego, the original event platform for...
Uber Taps its Driver Pool for Live Music in its Austin City Limits Festival Activation
Festival attendees and passersby at Austin City Limits were invited to experience Uber Radio Live Oct. 5-7, an interactive music activation featuring live performances from local musicians who drive on the Uber platform as well as a live cover band that played songs chosen by the crowd. The goal was to produce an experience that...
Our Picks for the Top Brand Experiences at New York Comic Con
More than 250,000 people descended upon New York City for New York Comic Con, which took over the Big Apple Oct. 4-7. While the heart of the event took place within the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, ancillary events like panels that used to fuel hours-long lines around the center were moved to strategic locations...
More Than a ‘Straight Pour.’ Inside Exotico Tequila’s Sampling Activations
With its sights set on millennials and their penchant for all things handcrafted, Exotico Tequila hit Hispanic food festivals across the U.S. with a playful activation fueled by shaved ice cocktails. From mid-August to mid-September, the brand, whose spirits are crafted in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, brought its heritage to life at festivals in...