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Why FX gave an iconic mall an ‘80s makeover to promote ‘The Shards’
Goal: Promote the series 'The Shards' and engage with Gen Z consumers
Media: Experiential activation, social media
Summary: FX is hosting an experiential activation at the Sherman Oaks Galleria to promote the series 'The Shards'. This event recreates an 80's mall atmosphere, featuring interactive experiences and collaborations with brands like Maybelline and Licorice Pizza, aimed at reviving nostalgia among Gen Z consumers. It includes activities like vinyl listening stations, makeup consultations, and arcade games.
Coca-Cola Opens a Beach in Milan. Bombrini: ‘We Want People to Live the Brand’
Goal: To create immersive experiences that strengthen the bond between the brand and consumers
Claim: We want people to live the brand
Media: Live experiences, social media
Summary: Coca-Cola launches a new brand identity through the Lido Coca-Cola event at the Biblioteca degli Alberi in Milan, focusing on immersive experiences to connect with consumers. The activation showcases the brand's redesigned visual elements while celebrating summer and social interactions, highlighting a shift in marketing towards experiential storytelling.
FUEL Launches ‘Commotion’ to Help Brands Build Long-Term Movements
Source: https://www.adworld.ie/2026/07/17/fuel-launches-commotion-to-help-brands-build-long-term-movements/
Goal: Help brands turn individual experiences into long-term movements
Summary: FUEL, an experiential and events business based in Dublin, has launched 'Commotion', a strategic framework aimed at assisting brands in transforming individual experiences and campaigns into sustained movements. The five-stage approach promotes participation, community building, and measurable value beyond initial events. This launch is a response to market changes and the increasing need for brands to showcase the commercial impact of experiential marketing.