EventMarketer Sizzle: Your Biweekly Feed of All Things Experiential
11.08.24
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is going for a ride. As part of its Transcend Your Senses campaign, the TSO kicked off its Sun Link Streetcar pop-up concert series this week with a performance by a TSO flute player. Every Tuesday this month, musicians will hop on to play for passengers along the streetcar’s route. All aboard.
📷 Photo of the Week
 
 
The Amex Fan Experience at the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix put fans in the driver’s seat with racing trivia, a driving style quiz, a livery design station and a booth to record a driver intro video just like those in the F1 TV broadcast... Read more.
🗨️ Insight of the Week
 
“For an F1 event, it’s really important for venues like Circuit of the Americas to have activations that are experiential to give families a reason to stay out there for the entire weekend instead of just trying to go in and out for a race.”
–Ben Hailey, Sales Center Manager, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Sports Sponsorship
Coca-Cola Refuels F1 Fans with a Game-driven Activation at the US Grand Prix
The brand built on the momentum from its first year at the Austin, TX, race and returned with a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar-branded fan zone filled with racetrack-inspired games… Read more.
Roundup
Brands Get Spooky with Haunted B&Bs, Carnevils and Afterlife Trains
From spine-tingling events to candy corn-infused spaces, many brands conjure some pretty creative campaigns during Halloween. Treat yourself to some of the best of 2024… Read more.
Trade Shows
Six Steal-Worthy Exhibit Experience Ideas from Money20/20 USA 2024
The world of money is changing fast, and fintech trade show Money20/20 USA is channeling that energy into a dynamic event. The top interactive features from Money Hall… Read more.
Exclusive Research
74% of Brand Marketers to Increase Experiential Spending in 2025
Momentum for experiential marketing continues to rise, according to EventTrack, EM’s annual industry survey of more than 1,000 brand marketers and event attendees… Read more.
Partner Content

2025 FORECASTERS

Looking to the future of event marketing? Discover the top trends and predictions for 2025, including immersive experiences, personalization and sustainability. Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to elevate your events with data-driven insights. Don’t miss out—read the full article for expert forecasts and strategies!

Sports Sponsorship
Formula 1 US Grand Prix: Mercedes-Benz, Levi’s and Amex Activate in Austin
An estimated 400,000-plus fans attended the F1 weekend, and brands drew them in with race-themed experiences at COTA and city hot spots. We round up our top eight… Read more.
Marketing News
The Brief: Zappos' Comfort Zones and Don Julio's Ancestral Altars 
For the TCS New York City Marathon, Allbirds and Zappos partnered on the Comfort Zone pop-up, and for Día de los Muertos, Don Julio installed ofrendas in eight cities… Read more.
💡 ICYMI Last Week
 
📌 EM Updates
 
Last Chance! In December, Event Marketer will publish all-new Women in Events research focused on career progression, compensation, work satisfaction and more. Take this anonymous five-minute survey and receive a full copy of the report. Click here to begin.
 
Look out for our full special report featuring the findings, as well as roundtable discussions with women from both the agency and brand side of the industry.
✉️ Contact Us
 
The Sizzle is produced by Event Marketer, the industry’s largest information resource on experiential marketing. Learn more.
 
Send story ideas and news to: Juanita Chavarro Arias | [email protected]
For ad and lead-gen opportunities: Alex Chung | [email protected]
Subscribe to Event Marketer | Find New Partners in The Event RFP Superbook

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Event Marketer