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Stop Shouting at Your Audience: The Push for Quality Over Quantity in Marketing
Ditch mass marketing! Immersive experiences, storytelling & personalization create real emotional connections & lasting brand loyalty

John Kappel
Feb 193 min read
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Ditch the Cheap Sh*t: The Secret to Promotional Giveaway Items That Work
Boost event ROI with high-quality promotional giveaways that engage attendees, align with your brand, and drive qualified leads.

John Kappel
Feb 34 min read
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The Power of TOAN: Why Post-Campaign Engagement is Your Secret Weapon
The magic of a successful campaign doesn’t end when the event does. Learn the TOAN framework to turn short-term wins into long-term loyalty

John Kappel
Jan 224 min read
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Being Bespoke: 2025's Marketing Term of Year
Bespoke is 2025's marketing term of the year. In this article learn what it takes to be bespoke in your marketing strategy

John Kappel
Jan 174 min read
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The Struggle to Keep Consumer Focus in an Age of Short Attention Spans
Noticing your event attendees on their phones? Learn advanced strategies to combat short attention spans.

John Kappel
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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The 3-Second Rule of Marketing & How it Makes or Breaks Your Brand
Master the 3-Second Rule to captivate audiences at events. Tips for small businesses to outshine big brands & boost engagement fast

John Kappel
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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Experience Trade Shows Differently: Why Immersive Environments Will Dominate Trade Show Design in 2025
Trade shows in 2025 are no longer just about showing up—they’re about immersing attendees into your brand story

John Kappel
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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9 Hidden Trade Show Budget Traps That Could Cost You Big (And How to Avoid Them)
These 9 investments are the most forgotten by brands at trade shows. Number 7 is making an industry splash

John Kappel
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Unlock the Power of Pop Ups: 3 Reasons to Activate Your Brand with Pop Up Marketing
Discover how pop-ups can create loyal superfans for your business

John Kappel
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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Using AI to Enhance Marketing Experiences
These brands are better connecting with with audience by enhancing their marketing experiences with AI

John Kappel
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Brave Enough for -22°F? The North Face Took Their Pop-Up Store to the EXTREME!
From Episode 1 of our Brand IRL Podcast: The North Face knows their audience craves exploration. Did their remote, freezing pop-up store...
Innosek 3D
Jun 14, 20245 min read
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5 Low Budget Ways Your Small Business Will STAND OUT using Experiential Marketing
These 5 experiential marketing ideas are sure to help your small business stand out within your budget

John Kappel
May 27, 20243 min read
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Event Elves: Crafting Everlasting Magic with Experiential Marketing Products
companies are getting creative with the products they use to promote their brand, creating strong connections with their audiences

John Kappel
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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