EventMarketer Sizzle: Your Biweekly Feed of All Things Experiential
08.02.24
Behind Team USAs Olympic athletes are 250-plus health care professionals, and for the first time, they’re being outfitted by a brand. In celebration of its multiyear partnership with The USOPC, FIGS launched a pop-up in NYC that featured the FIGS x Team USA collection, Parisian treats and a livestream of the Opening Ceremony. 
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
Based on two of the most popular episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” ABC’s A.V.A. Fest brought a totally eccentric carnival experience to San Diego Comic-Con. Rides and attractions inspired by the show were everywhere, from Mr. Johnson’s Closet of Curiosities to Principal Ava’s swing ride... Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“We wanted to really strike that balance between this cautious color palette and thought-provoking messages that weren’t too aggressive and would steer people away, but then we mixed in some friendly Oatly illustrations and our fonts to make sure it still was a safe space for people to come and have a conversation.”
–Malia Killings, Creative and Design Director, Oatly North America
Fan Conventions
Brands Descend on San Diego Comic-Con with Carnivals, Factories, Lodges
Coming back from actors and writers strikes, SDCC returned to its former glory, creating a playground for pop culture fans. Explore 14 of the best brand experiences… Read more.
Stunts
Oatly Crashes a Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party with a Dairy Deprogramming Zone
The oat milk brand activated a sampling experience in Washington, D.C., across the street from the IDFAs annual party, serving up Oatly Soft Serve and climate impact facts… Read more.
Summer Olympics
Rolling Coverage of Brands Activating Around the Paris 2024 Olympics
This year’s Olympics is the biggest event ever organized in France, drawing 15 million spectators. Brands like Foot Locker, Sephora and Samsung are activating on-site… Read more.
Premiere Events
For ‘Despicable Me 4,’ Universal Gets Creative with Minions, Dogs and Trucks
The Minions have become huge icons, so for the movie premiere, Universal put them front and center on trucks around New York and on the yellow carpet, alongside 25 dogs… Read more.
Partner Content
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Marketing News
The Brief: Samsungs Foldable Buses and Topo Chico Backyard Getaways
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover art installations of “folded” objects; Cokes Beats, Cleats & Eats fan experience; and the Stayman Islands… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
Just announced! Event Marketer is accepting nominations for its first-ever Watchlist, profiling the year’s most influential brand-side experiential marketers. Free to enter, the Watchlist features 10 categories ranging from rising stars and content creators to meaningful mentors and visionaries—not limited by age, title, tenure or job focus. Nominate a colleague, client or yourself by Sept. 6. Start your nomination here.
 

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