Posts tagged with ‘Covid-19’
People’s Choice: Our Top 10 Most-read Stories of 2020
The people have spoken and EM’s top 10 most-read stories of 2020 have been determined. As you can imagine, the following case studies, tips pieces and field reports reflect a year of challenges, wins, and, yes, pivots for the industry. A few even harken back to the old normal. Now, grab yourself a hot beverage...
20 Takeaways From the First-ever Virtual Experiential Marketing Summit
It’s been a year of firsts for many brands and their shows, and for EM it was no different. Our 18-year-old Experiential Marketing Summit pivoted not once, but twice in the wake of COVID-19 before moving fully virtual for the first time in its history. In the end, thousands of industry attendees converged on an...
How Drive-thru Experiential Marketing Became the Darling of 2020
The drive-thru trend that rolled out across the nation this year provided a lifeline for event marketers searching for a way to safely connect with consumers. An extension of the drive-in trend, drive-thrus take a page from theme parks and allow brands to strategically infuse messaging and multisensory engagements at every turn. Concert properties and...
Year in Review: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Shaped Event Marketing in 2020
The date is Jan. 29, 2020. Details about a yet-to-be named novel coronavirus and its potential impact on the world have started trickling in and we publish our very first story on what would become a catastrophic global pandemic. Industry doctors tell us not to panic. The CDC insists there is no immediate threat to...