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Southwest Airlines Marks its 50th Anniversary with a Hybrid Employee Event

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Southwest Airlines’ birthday week festivities are always a big to-do for employees, but as the brand approached the big 5-0 this year, grander celebrations were in order. More Airline Strategies: Delta Bids Farewell to its Iconic 747 With an Epic Retirement Tour.

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Six Trending Swag Ideas from PPAI 2025: Exploding Cakes, Traceable Wear

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Were seeing hospitality brands, airlines, retail brands and universities ordering these towels seasonally and year-round, said exhibitor Jordan Ettien with Pop! The post Six Trending Swag Ideas from PPAI 2025: Exploding Cakes, Traceable Wear appeared first on Event Marketer. Promotions. Another hot item is pickleball paddles.

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SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin

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Photo credit: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Vox Media The post SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin appeared first on Event Marketer. Whiskey Sours, Bulleit Rye Mules and non-alcoholic Seedlip Spice Spritz drinks were all on tap.

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No Spectators: How Four Brands Altered Their Game Plans for the Tokyo Olympics

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United Airlines leveraged Olympic gymnast Simone Biles for a series of photo ops. UNITED AIRLINES. United hosted a send-off event for superstar Simone Biles and the women’s gymnastics team ahead of their departure from San Francisco to Tokyo.

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Q&A: Clear’s Insights on the Challenges and Joys of Hosting In-person Experiences in the New Era

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The brand leveraged its Health Pass service to ensure a COVID-safe experience at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium that encompassed photo activations, performances by Broadway stars, shared meals, installations, partner experiences delivered by Marriott Bonvoy and United Airlines—and countless hugs (Superfly, New York City, handled).

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Season’s Greetings: Inside Six Experiential Holiday Campaigns

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Agency : The Social Standard, influencer marketing). LUFTHANSA AIRLINES. The program was launched at a holiday-themed event in New York City that included charming destinations, like a New Delhi spice market, a sidewalk cafe in Florence and a Munich Christkindlmarkt sweets shop. Photo credit: Enchant. Agency : DPEM).

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A Supersized Roundup: 14 Experiential Holiday Programs That Slayed All the Way

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CHASE x SOUTHWEST AIRLINES. Southwest Airlines and Chase sought fresh ways to provide their customers and cardholders with extra perks this holiday season, whether they were traveling or staying put. The post A Supersized Roundup: 14 Experiential Holiday Programs That Slayed All the Way appeared first on Event Marketer.

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