Experiential

3 Experiential Trends to Watch in 2020—and 2 to Leave in the 2010s

Experts share how activations will evolve in the decade ahead

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As experiential marketing exits a formative decade, even more creative challenges and ROI expectations await. NVE Experience Agency, Stella Artois, Nutella
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By Ian Zelaya

January 5, 2020

Brand activations have come a long way in achieving consumer engagement.

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Ian Zelaya

Ian Zelaya is an Adweek reporter covering how brands engage with consumers in the modern world, ranging from experiential marketing and social media to email marketing and customer experience.

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