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Drinks today aren’t just about thirst. This year, more than ever, they’re a mode of self-expression, a social ritual and a lifestyle accessory, which makes them a natural marketing tool. Let’s explore how beverage culture is changing the way brands get their message into people’s hands—with the branded can.

Remember “Cash Cab?” It’s the game show where unsuspecting passengers climb into a taxi and find themselves playing for cash on the way to their destination. Brands are putting their own spin on the concept, deploying custom fleets of interactive rides that promote products while offering consumers free transportation and the opportunity to win prizes.…

Reviews are embedded in the consumer shopping experience today, and experiential brands are embracing them with open arms. This year, IRL spaces for real opinions, unfiltered reactions and the freedom to speak openly are cropping up. It’s the antitheses of polished, and the antidote for feed fatigue. Let’s explore “the permission” to be honest in…

Events today are destinations, where learning, connection and commerce converge. And while shoppable event experiences aren’t anything new, we’ve got our eyes on how these spaces are serving as storytelling engines. Let’s take a look at the ways event marketers are curating a little retail therapy across the industry.