CES sets the stage for groundbreaking innovation, showcasing transformative technology and services beyond imagination. As seasoned participants at CES, GPJ’s clients entrust us with translating these ideas into reality.
The future of mobility is here. GPJ is your global, experiential partner to realize science fiction into tomorrow’s possibilities.
Despite the acceleration of technology like AI, people continue to crave emotional, visceral experiences.
Consumers are leaning into re-imagined realities as they continue to navigate life–and the economy’s unexpected shifts. This month’s trends spotted by Cat Wallin and Jon Gaffney. Gen Z is pursuing escapism in wildly different ways Gen Z’s differing approaches to mental well-being converge in the quest for escapism. The science of awe gets renewed momentum …
v4.0 – IBM launches WatsonX foundation models for enterprise, Las Vegas builds the world’s largest ball (sorta) and the Texas Rangers are using AI to win their next championship by analyzing plays biometrics along with weather patterns.
v3.0 – Fortnite and Nike team up, NASA convinces people to live in a real life Mars replica for a year and Github Copilot turns 1 with “1.5 Trillion in Global GDP”.
“The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward.” Winston Churchill The more things change Then (c. 1914) Regional flag-maker and sail repair business. Today (2023) The world’s leading strategic experiential marketing agency. The more they stay the same
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With the first big event of 2023 behind us, the hottest tech show in the world delivered an ideal environment to tell the biggest brand stories. Attracting an audience of 115K+ strong, more brands at CES are utilizing experiential to win over audiences to the next gen, life-changing possibilities that fill the halls of LVCC. …
It’s been amazing to see the experiential industry recover from the pandemic, taking advantage of innovation accelerated by the inability to meet in person. Our teams never stop pushing, advising, strategizing, and delivering for our clients. The results are relationships that last decades, and work that gets recognized worldwide. We’re proud to share some of …
Hello 2022! We are back with a new batch of experiential trends and insights. As policies shift in response to the Omicron wave, event organizers adjust their approaches, embracing compromise and flexibility to keep experiences alive. Flexible experience design sets the stage for successful engagement Event organizers and brands are combating uncertainty with flexible, agile …
Experiential marketing is not just the big secret behind brand engagement, but brand success itself. In most industries, the big players have incorporated some form of experiential into their marketing strategy. Brands like Bud Light and Under Armour, who have long elevated their marketplace presence through experiential, make a strong case for other CPG brands …
We’re back with more experiential trends from our strategy team. Enjoy, and as always, stay safe out there! Event venues prep for a comeback Venues like convention and performance centers are prepping for the reemergence of large in-person events by implementing new policies and technology. Indoor Events Return to California With Tests or Proof …
We’re back with more experiential trends from our strategy team. Enjoy, and as always, stay safe out there! Kicking Off a Hybrid Year As the awards and festival seasons kicks off, event organizers and venues are cultivating new approaches to enable hybrid experiences. While wrinkles still need to be ironed out, we are officially entering …
By Martyn Clarkson, VP, Strategy Insights by Team Strategy, GPJ One of the most interesting aspects of the Covid-19 disruption has been the response from brands and industries. While there have been sweeping changes, many trends already present in 2019 are accelerating. From better digital experiences, to safer experiences, to smaller, more meaningful …
Scott Kellner, VP of Marketing Scott is vice president of marketing at GPJ, with experience in marketing automation, public relations, advertising, product positioning, lead generation, SEO/SEM, sales management and executive leadership. This article was originally published on February 12 on Marketing Profs. Anyone who’s been watching marketing industry trends over the past few years will …
It’s Time for Brands to “Meet & Greet” the Consumer Audience of Today Rodrigo Espinosa, VP, NA/LA Growth & Development Passionate advocate for the human brand. Integrated marketing strategist with experience in purpose driven brands, sponsorship, social media, sustainable practices and experiential marketing. 20 years in the business. Brand strategy and marketing have changed dramatically …
Sharon Ricketts, Director of Strategy and Planning Sharon is an award-winning integrated marketing strategist with emphasis in experiential, digital, brand entertainment, public relations, content and sponsorships. “Tell Me I will forget Show me, I may remember. Involve me and I will understand.”4 Do we humans really have the attention span of a goldfish?1 As consumers …
Sharon Ricketts & Doug Schultz, Strategy and Planning Sharon is an award-winning integrated marketing strategist with emphasis in experiential, digital, brand entertainment, public relations, content and sponsorships; Doug is a senior marketing executive known for strategically-led creative thinking that successfully connects consumers with brands. For tens of thousands of years, humans have been wired for …
How C2 brought some of today’s top experiential trends to life, with a creative twist Jessica Peterson, GPJ Strategist Jessica is an event strategist at GPJ with a keen eye on all things experiential. C2 Montréal is known for being an eclectic experience. Designed as a ‘business focused’ gathering, the event encourages unconventional thinking …
The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications. Presented annually by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, earning a Communicator “of Excellence” or “of Distinction” brings added recognition to all the talented teams and industry expertise driving every event activation with our amazing clients. From augmented …
In a loud and crowded marketplace, full of messaging and stimuli, marketing professionals rarely succeed without a strategic foundation to campaign planning, creative, content and measurement. The same should be applied to your event and experiential campaigns. Put simply, experiential campaigns have unique benefits for achieving business objectives. As such, they require a thoughtful strategic …
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