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Behind the Scenes at Travis Kelce's Kelce Jam 2024

What It Took to Produce Travis Kelce's Headline-Grabbing Music Festival

During Miami Race Week, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, in collaboration with Universal Music Group for Brands and McLaren Racing, debuted Jack’s Garage in Miami following successful 2023 F1 activations in Austin and Las Vegas. See more: Behind the Build of the Record-Breaking 2024 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Top Trending Stories on BizBash: May 2024

Actual installation of KLDiscovery booth in the New York Hilton Midtown

Engaging Exhibit Design by Shepard

Event producer Russell Harris noted that holding the event at the historic LA Coliseum—home of the 1984 Summer Olympics—was an intentional choice for the tourism board. “As we’re preparing to host the 2028 Olympics, it was so important to highlight a lot of different areas for this international audience,” he said.

How the Streets of Los Angeles Became the Star at IPW's Opening Night

What It Took to Produce Travis Kelce's Headline-Grabbing Music Festival

The Super Bowl champion drew 20,000 fans, memorable music performances, and five times as many sponsorship dollars to his second Kelce Jam. Here, the event's production team shares all the insider details.

Behind the Scenes at Travis Kelce's Kelce Jam 2024

Opinion & Experts

Top Trending Stories on BizBash: May 2024

Wondering what the rest of the industry is up to? Here, BizBash offers a peek over the fence at what other event profs have been reading this month.

During Miami Race Week, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, in collaboration with Universal Music Group for Brands and McLaren Racing, debuted Jack’s Garage in Miami following successful 2023 F1 activations in Austin and Las Vegas. See more: Behind the Build of the Record-Breaking 2024 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Engaging Exhibit Design by Shepard

A sleek custom booth design invited attendees to “discover” KLDiscovery’s legal solutions at LegalWeek 2024.

Actual installation of KLDiscovery booth in the New York Hilton Midtown

How the Streets of Los Angeles Became the Star at IPW's Opening Night

The opening reception for the U.S. Travel Association's IPW was a vibrant celebration of street art, cuisine, and music, offering thousands of global visitors a fresh perspective on the City of Angels.

Event producer Russell Harris noted that holding the event at the historic LA Coliseum—home of the 1984 Summer Olympics—was an intentional choice for the tourism board. “As we’re preparing to host the 2028 Olympics, it was so important to highlight a lot of different areas for this international audience,” he said.

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

See How Tennessee Tourism Turned Concertgoers’ Brain Waves Into Travel Recs

A custom sensory experience leveraged electroencephalogram technology to measure fans’ responses to Tennessee destinations based on sound.

The “Sound Advice' activation leveraged electroencephalogram (EEG) technology to measure consumers’ subconscious affinity toward Tennessee destinations based on their respective sounds.

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

30 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Porsche, Shondaland, BÉIS, and More

Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in May 2024.

Porsche's Electric Garden Experience

30 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Porsche, Shondaland, BÉIS, and More

The Unexpected Places Top Designers Have Found Event Inspiration

What It Took to Produce Travis Kelce's Headline-Grabbing Music Festival

Industry Innovators 2024: Mili Marcetic

How the Streets of Los Angeles Became the Star at IPW's Opening Night

Robin Hood's 2024 Benefit Gala Enters 'The Matrix'—with No Glitches but Plenty of Glamour

Brands & Event Pros

Industry Innovators 2024: 12 Experiential Event Producers Who Want Their Events to Leave a Lasting Impact

From in-house experiential leads at ESSENCE and poppi to the boundary-breaking minds running their own agencies, these event profs want the life of their work to extend beyond the event itself.

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Event Design & Decor

The Unexpected Places Top Designers Have Found Event Inspiration

From airport ceilings to childhood snacks, here's how everyday objects and moments have inspired some jaw-dropping event designs.

Event Production & Fabrication

Robin Hood's 2024 Benefit Gala Enters 'The Matrix'—with No Glitches but Plenty of Glamour

With a theme nodding to the 1999 film, the event was a milestone in philanthropy, raising upward of $68 million this year—all while serving as a case study in brand storytelling.

The event space was inspired by NYC above the clouds, as seen through the black-and-white coloring and LED screens displaying the tops of iconic buildings. Signage also displayed “/imagine,” which was meant to be symbolic of an artificial intelligence command to serve as “a metaphor for what we can achieve together,' according to executive producer Lindsay Carroll.

Why This Florida City Is Investing in Sports Tourism

With the establishment of the Jacksonville Sports Foundation, Jacksonville aims to boost the local economy and unite the community through diverse sporting events.

Jacksonville Sports Foundation's Launch

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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

Go Beyond the Screen and See Inside Prime Video’s Immersive 'For Your Consideration' Activation

Prime Experience took attendees through an interactive journey into the making of the streaming service's hit series like Fallout, Expats, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and more.

Prime Experience was held in NYA’s main room, which boasts 11,900 square feet of space, high ceilings, and polished concrete floors.

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