B-to-C Events
Experiential In… Baltimore
With Baltimore native Sandra O’Loughlin at the helm, this month we sail into some of the hidden delights of Charm City.
How Intel Extreme Masters is Driving the Growth of Esport Tournaments
It’s eerily quiet in the halls of Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA, when I arrive Nov. 20 for Intel Extreme Masters, or IEM—the longest running esports tournament in the world. Two groups of middle school-aged boys pass each other in the hall and offer an update: “Nine to two already? Holy shit.” I veer into...
The Macallan Centers its Influencer Events on Shareability
To promote the launch of its Double Cask 12 Years Old single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan last fall held events in five cities for 1,000 influencers who in turn served up 12 million social media impressions for the brand. The events took place at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the historic Greystone Mansion in Los...
CES 2017 Part Two: Six More Steal-Worthy Ideas
Our coverage of CES 2017 continues with more trend spotting and highlights from booths on the show floor. What we’re seeing a lot of: translucent screens with moving graphics that keep the overall flow of the footprints open, large-scale video displays, bright color, natural features (grasses and woods) and analog elements to balance the sleek...