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The world’s biggest playing field came with some serious brand energy ⚽ From larger-than-life fan festivals and immersive brand worlds to celebrity collaborations, citywide celebrations, and can’t-miss pop-ups, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States rewrote the playbook for experiential marketing 🌎 The spectacle stretched far beyond the pitch. We rounded up the events, activations, and fan experiences that scored big with audiences all month long... because some of the tournament’s most memorable moments happened outside the stadium. 👉 Step inside the biggest marketing spectacle on the planet. Read the full roundup with BizBash at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eb_W24EH #FIFAWorldCup2026 #SportingEvents #BrandActivation #GlobalEvent #ImmersiveExperience

Because award-worthy work deserves an award-worthy spotlight ✨   ⏰ Early Bird pricing ends TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. EDT.   Submit your entry now to lock in the lowest rate... and here's the part most people miss: you can keep editing and perfecting your submission all the way until the final deadline on October 1.   So don't wait until your entry feels "finished." Secure the savings today, polish it later.   First time entering? Our First-Timer's Guide has everything you need to submit with confidence 😏   Start submitting NOW and save.   #EventExperienceAwards

Your RFP isn't the problem... your brief might be 👀   Ever asked for a champagne experience on a beer budget? Been ghosted after sending a proposal? Or watched an AI-generated event concept unravel the second it met reality?   Join BizBash + VDA | Experiential Event Design Agency on Wednesday, July 29 at 1:00 PM EDT for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the proposal process... and how better briefs lead to better events.   BONUS: Every attendee gets free access to VDA's Brief to Build guide to help you create stronger, smarter RFPs 🤓   Save your seat today. https://lnkd.in/eHm5rFhY   #FREEWebinar #EventProfs

Luxury dining is leaving the restaurant... and heading to your event ⭐️ When Daniel Boulud makes catering his next big Michelin Guide level move, the industry pays attention. From launching Cuisine Boulud New York to scaling luxury dining for corporate and social events, the legendary chef shares how he's bringing restaurant-caliber experiences beyond the dining room... plus the food and beverage trends redefining guest expectations. If you're planning events where every detail matters, this is one conversation worth pulling up a chair for. 🔗 Read the full interview on BizBash. https://lnkd.in/e6FbJuUT #Catering #FBTrends #NYCEvents #LuxuryEvents #EventProfs

Meet the people behind today's most creative events and experiential campaigns 🤝 No, really. Get face-to-face insight from the leaders building brands activating at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, COACHELLA, Toronto International Film Festival, and so many more iconic names. They're bringing the real case studies, the behind-the-scenes lessons, and the strategies that don't make it into the recap articles. Three days. Endless inspiration. Connections that last long after the badges come off. Apply to attend today 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eH_iaifV #BizBashInnovationForum 🎤 Jimmy Knowles of Canva 🎤 Marina Middleton of Create & Cultivate 🎤 Mariangel Urdaneta of Toronto International Film Festival 🎤 Giancarlo Morena of CELSIUS 🎤 Charlotte P. of Gladiator Productions, Inc. 🎤 Lindsay Ezykowich of The Digital Chamber 🎤 Mary "Meg" Lohr of ADM Creative Group

No clickbait here... just really good activations. From creator-worthy lounges and interactive brand worlds to immersive booths built for cameras, content, and community, VidCon's show floor proved that today's best activations aren't just seen, they're shared. "VidCon's 15th anniversary comes as the creator economy faces a major shift—one that moves focus from content to infrastructure and from creators as personalities to businesses." Need inspiration for your next experiential build? We've rounded up the creative spaces, standout designs, and buzzworthy brand moments everyone was talking about. 📸 Tap the link and steal a few ideas before someone else does. https://lnkd.in/e2q67ZPx #VidCon2026 #TradeShow #ExperientialMarketing #BrandActivation #Entertainment

The Universal Studios Lot has a variety of magical outdoor locations to  host all types of special events. From luncheons to corporate  meetings, cocktail parties to galas and team-building activations or  movie screenings – the Universal Studios Lot is the perfect destination  for your next function. #UniLotEvents https://lnkd.in/euajc4VD

Your coffee is on Hyatt Regency DFW ☕️    Got 3 minutes? We're partnering with Hyatt Regency DFW to learn what today's event planners actually want when sourcing venue... and we want to hear from you.   Tell us what's shaping your venue decisions, what's making sourcing easier (or harder), and what you're looking for in your next meeting destination.   🎁 The first 200 qualified respondents will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card as a thank-you.   Take the survey and spill the tea (or coffee) ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewp32vFH #EventProfs #FREEWebinar

If the catering isn't causing a crowd... start over 😏 This year's most creative event menus aren't staying on the plate. They're hanging from ceilings, rolling through cocktail hours, sparking conversations, and stealing the spotlight. 🍽️ From a floral-filled champagne cart to roaming bites and wildly interactive food displays, these ideas prove that catering has officially entered its experiential era. Because when the food doubles as entertainment, guests remember every bite. See our favorites at the link 🔗 below. https://lnkd.in/eJEMN3DK #CreativeCatering #FoodBeverage #EventPlanning #Hospitality #Activation

Your activation should be as wearable as your brand ✨ LOFT isn't chasing festival crowds... it's giving them something they'll actually use, customize, and remember. With immersive pop-ups, personalized denim, and festival essentials that solve real attendee needs, the retailer continues to prove that relevance is the ultimate VIP pass. Its latest stop? The Hamptons, where the brand made its debut at Palm Tree Music Festival, bringing its signature festival style to one of the summer's most buzzworthy destinations. Get the inside look at the strategy behind the tour👇 https://lnkd.in/ePasdBmY #PopUp #BrandExperience #FestivalActivation #ImmersiveExperience