Sampling
Cook-Offs, Influencers and ‘Living Simply’: Inside Barilla’s Laver Cup Sponsorship
As much of the culinary world continues to hype complex meals featuring exotic ingredients and unconventional combinations, Barilla is keeping things simple. The 141-year-old pasta brand touted its understated approach Sept. 21-23 at the Laver Cup tennis tournament in Chicago with chef demonstrations, cook-offs and a clean design aesthetic that underscored its messaging. Part of...
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...
The Dunkin’ Donuts Tiny House Highlights a Small but Mighty Experiential Trend
The Dunkin’ Donuts tagline is “America Runs on Dunkin’” and this month the East Coast coffee and snacks chain has created a way for consumers to live it. The Home That Runs on Dunkin’ is a tiny house experience the brand has created in partnership with Airbnb and actress Olivia Wilde, designed to promote sustainable...
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...