B-to-C Events
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.
Quote of the Month: Event Marketers Share Insights on Successful Partner Collaborations
It’s been a roller coaster ride for clients and partners these past three years. People have come and gone, taking with them institutional knowledge. Marketing organizations have reorganized—some are lean, and some operate with a number of added roles and layers. Amid all this, audiences are evolving rapidly, and the pace of business is accelerating....
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,...
Four Tips for Hosting Cold-weather Outdoor Activations and Events this Winter
Fall is in full swing, but as an event marketer, you’re already on to the next season. Whether you’re planning to activate in a traditional cold-weather market this winter or preparing contingency plans for unexpected weather patterns, we’ve compiled four tips for pulling off successful cold-weather outdoor activations to help you embrace the next season’s...