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Industry Innovators 2026: 10 Experiential Trailblazers Reshaping the Landscape of Brand Experiences
Meet the experiential experts revolutionizing the way brands connect with audiences.
Industry Innovators 2026: Liz Rose
For the president and COO of The T1 Agency, innovation in events is about deepening relevance and human connection.
Industry Innovators 2026: Kasim Peterson
The founder and CEO of CULTRHAUS believes experiential should do more than entertain—it should create impact.
Aluvision Welcomes Nick Prather as Regional Sales Executive, Northeast
What better way to ride the crest of busy season than by bringing on another sales team member to support Aluvision’s North American operations and customers? Aluvision US welcomes Nick Prather as the new Regional Sales Executive, Northeast. The post Aluvision Welcomes Nick Prather as Regional…
Industry Innovators 2026: Jacqui Torti
The Miami-based experiential producer wants experiences to feel intentional and emotionally memorable, not just visually impressive.
Industry Innovators 2026: Louisa O’Connor
The managing director of Seen Presents brings the intangible aspects of a brand to life in unique, creative, and memorable ways.
Industry Innovators 2026: Matt Culverhouse
For the founder and CEO of Made Human, the sweet spot in events is where emotional connection meets commercial impact—experiences that move people, and move business forward too.
Industry Innovators 2026: Allison Barrie Rand
Walmart's head of brand experience and cultural strategy has built her career at the intersection of culture and commerce, focused on how brands can show up in meaningful ways and create real emotional value for customers.
Industry Innovators 2026: Elizabeth Craighead
The VP of experiential for Live Nation Media & Sponsorship loves the pace of the industry, the creativity behind it, and the opportunity to help create moments people remember for years afterward.
Industry Innovators 2026: Samantha Martin
The co-owner of House of XM runs brand activations, pop-ups, mobile tours, and sampling programs across Canada and the U.S.
The Brief: Cave Raves and Bowl Heads
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover cave raves, salty stunts and nostalgic Bowl Heads. The post The Brief: Cave Raves and Bowl Heads appeared first on Event Marketer.
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Trade Show Curveballs: Real Stories of Crisis Management
Article Summary This blog post pulls back the curtain on the unpredictable realities of trade shows, sharing real stories from seasoned Skyline professionals who have navigated everything from missing freight to indoor rainstorms and still delivered successful exhibits on time. Through every…
Trade Show Industry Pulse Check; Discover What Recent Research is Showing
CHICAGO — There’s been plenty of industry research and analysis coming out in the past few months that could give any event professional a leg-up on the competition. From findings around exhibitor spending to event performance benchmarks to key insights around audience acquisition tactics, industry…
Freeman’s Inside Live at the National Restaurant Association Show Highlights Impactful Strategies
CHICAGO — During the annual National Restaurant Association Show, which is produced by Informa Connect, Freeman held one of its Inside Live events, inviting trade show and event organizers to share in 1.5 days of learning, collaboration, hands-on workshops and expo floor tours. The focus of the…
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to Starting a New Role
CHICAGO — For anyone, a new job can seem daunting. While it’s important to be grateful for exciting opportunities, a new position or promotion comes with numerous challenges, such as taking on vast responsibilities and navigating unfamiliar situations. Trade Show Executive’s Young Professionals…
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Strong Solutions and Customer Success: A Q&A with LVCVA’s William Flangas
LAS VEGAS — For more than two decades, William Flangas, CMP, CVP, CEM, Director of Convention Services at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), has helped make Vegas one of the world’s top trade show destinations. Flangas has worked with some of the industry’s largest shows,…
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Rachel Smith
Rachel Smith, meeting coordinator at Optica, sees onsite inconveniences as part of the adventure of event planning, an outlook that not only helps her navigate challenges more effectively but also allows her to enjoy the unpredictability that makes live events so dynamic and rewarding.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm-Fest draws controversy, with visitors giving praise and some exhibitors complaining
Jeremy Clarkson’s inaugural Great British Farm-Fest drew more than 50,000 visitors over the May bank holiday weekend, but a number of traders left early, saying they failed to cover their costs. The three-day event ran from 23-26 May at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, across 300 acres. Adult tickets…