B-to-C Events

Event Marketer’s monthly Industry Pulse Survey fielded responses from the experiential marketing community in May focused on mental health in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Interest in pickleball has been spreading like wildfire, and a growing number of brands is jumping in to fan the flames. As the nation’s fastest-rising sport, pickleball is attracting sponsors from a host of categories as tournaments, tours and festivals dedicated to the sport continue to crop up. The appeal is evident: “Picklers” represent a […]

Each month, we’re posing quick questions to the Event Marketer community on a trend or topic that everyone’s talking about to get a snapshot of the state of the industry and how marketers are navigating everything from sustainability to artificial intelligence.

REVOLT, a Black-owned multimedia network founded by Sean “Diddy”​ Combs, is in a phase of growth. Originally started as a cable network in 2013, REVOLT has since expanded into digital media, podcasting, news and events, all aiming to give Black storytellers access to the platforms, resources and support needed to engage a global audience.

The 28-year-old Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was facing an identity crisis well before this year’s show, slated for June 13-16 in Los Angeles, was canceled due to a lack of interest and “playable demos” from major exhibitors. The annual event put on by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is one of the biggest gaming conferences […]