Experiential Marketing

How do you turn a brand idea into something people can take part in? Explore the choices behind pop-ups, mobile activations, storytelling and live brand experiences. This collection brings together perspectives on the audience journey, creative concept and practical planning that turn a moment into an experience.

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The 2024 cultural calendar for brand activations — archive

An archived 2024 planning calendar covering cultural moments from Sundance and SXSW to Coachella, Fashion Week and Miami Art Week...
Rabble’s branded bar within the Interscope House gathering.

Mobile activations: designing experiences that travel

What makes a traveling brand experience work: a clear concept, adaptable design, consistent operations and thoughtful market selection...
Guests inside the Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS courtyard in Destin.

Elevating brand experiences through pop-up activations

How pop-up activations bring a brand into real life through product discovery, personalization, storytelling and a clear visitor journey...
Girl Holding Blue Sweatshirt at Pop-Up Shop

The art of storytelling in experiential marketing

How brands turn a story into an experience through place, participation and design, with examples from Oliver Tree, Puma and Roland, and Bal Harbour Shops...
Oliver Tree’s Cowboy Tears Meme Museum pop-up in Los Angeles

From global to local: bringing brands into the U.S. market

How international brands can adapt pop-up experiences for U.S. audiences while preserving their identity, with lessons from Kamikoto and AliExpress...
The completed Kamikoto kiosk at Roosevelt Field.

Measuring ROI in experiential marketing

A practical approach to experiential marketing measurement: clear objectives, realistic budgets, useful data capture and thoughtful follow-up...
Guests inside the Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS courtyard in Destin.

Vehicle activations: taking the brand experience on the road

Buses, trucks and branded vehicles can become stages for product discovery and fan experiences. Explore examples from POPUP's mobile campaigns...
The Equals double-decker brings Ed Sheeran’s album identity onto New York’s streets.

Wine and spirits experiences built around culture

How wine brands connect tasting with music, art and community, with examples from Allegro Cellars, Rabble Wine and Intercept...
The GRAMMY Museum rooftop becomes a block party above Downtown Los Angeles.

Humor, play and participation in brand activations

How humor and interactive design invite people into a brand experience, with examples from Oliver Tree, Ed Sheeran, Hayley Kiyoko and T-Mobile...
A bull-shaped vehicle on a yellow basketball court at Oliver Tree’s Cowboy Tears activation.

Mall pop-ups: designing for the way people shop

How mall pop-ups connect audience habits, seasonal occasions and product discovery, with examples from T-Mobile, Kamikoto and AliExpress...
The completed Kamikoto kiosk at Roosevelt Field.