Sampling
How Brands are Stirring up Experiences for Sober-curious Consumers
From Sober October to Dry January to the booming sober-curious movement, a fast-growing number of consumers are aspiring to lead more balanced lifestyles by cutting down on booze. And savvy marketers are carving out time and space within their events and activations to ensure that those riding the alcohol-free wagon feel comfortable, welcome and seen....
Anti-romance Swag Swaps and Digital Love Notes: Add These Ideas to Your Valentine’s Day Activation
If you’re activating around Valentine’s Day this year, there’s still time to steal a few ideas that’ll give your event a little extra oomph. And we’re here to spread the love. There’s no shortage of great experiential campaigns to get the juices flowing, whether it be Snuggle’s heartfelt, interactive mosaic or Godiva’s 20-foot-tall chocolate boxes...
Fiery Flavors and Upcycled Fare: Inside 2023’s Top Culinary Trends
Culinary forecasts from the National Restaurant Association and McCormick are fresh out of the oven and chock-full of trends that could add some sizzle to event F&B in the year ahead. According to both reports, the fried chicken sandwich wars wage on, rich comfort food is in again, globally inspired dishes are on the rise...
Plant-based JUST Egg Invites Consumers to Taste the Future of Food at Music Festivals
In a departure from the standard food truck, cart or kitchen, JUST Egg is dropping a colorful, neon “sampling lab” on music festival grounds across the country, inviting hungry artists and attendees to experience a culinary escape with its plant-based egg product. The summer sampling program debuted at Broccoli City in Washington, D.C., May 7-8,...