Technology
Experience Design: How New Furniture Trends are Helping Brands Increase Dwell Time
When you think of the key elements that contribute to an effective event, chances are furniture isn’t top of mind. But as younger generations make up a larger portion of attendee bases and their networking opportunities continue to be a top request, and the line between business and pleasure continues to blur, event marketers are...
How the UFC Evolved into a Knockout Sports Property
When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was established in 1993, no one had ever heard the term “mixed martial arts.” The organization had set out to spotlight the most effective martial arts discipline for unarmed combat, and the rules were, there were no rules.
Irvine Marriott Unveils a Redesign with a Multisensory Event Series
To mark the completion of a three-year, $35 million redesign, Irvine Marriott relaunched its coastal-themed hotel in Irvine, CA, not with a ribbon-cutting, but with an event series that offered a multisensory journey into the guest experience. Called Studio Irvine, the three events each focused on a tenet of the Marriott brand—Studio: Taste, held on...
How to Optimize Event Footprints for Instagram
Social media is ubiquitous in experiential marketing, with social media impressions a key metric for marketers. But with the rise of this attendee-driven amplification channel has come hard lessons in letting go—that, unlike photo activation booths, brands can’t always control the visuals or the messages shared.