Technology
Live from Chicago: Inside the 19th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit
After nearly 18 months, the industry gathers in-person to gain insights into a new chapter of events Cautious optimism. A new lease on data. Technology as an equalizer. Smaller and regional. These were among the key themes that emerged during the 19th annual Experiential Marketing Summit, Oct. 5-7, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The “family...
Holiday Roundup: How 14 Brands Celebrated the Season with Live Experiences
Holiday experiences were in short supply in 2020 as mandated pandemic lockdowns dampened spirits and prevented gathering. But this year, in-person experiential holiday programs roared back to life in the shape of festive pop-ups, takeovers, charitable activities, installations and hospitality initiatives. While the omicron variant dashed some organizations’ event plans at the eleventh hour, the...
State Farm Kicks Off the NFL Season with an AR-fueled Football Hunt
Sports fans are a digitally savvy audience that rely on their devices to supplement the game-viewing experience. To meet their expectations, State Farm launched a digital + live sponsorship program to kick off the NFL season with an augmented reality-fueled scavenger hunt for fans that yielded prizes like NFTs. Built around the big NFL matchup...
Fab 50: Introducing the Industry’s Top Fabrication Partners
Our annual editorial guide to the industry’s top builders When attendees look at beautiful exhibits or event environments, they may not be aware of all the blood, sweat and tears that took place behind the scenes to bring those installations to life. But EM is here to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the event architects that...