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Retail & Experience

Pop-ups, permanent residencies, gamified counters and the economics underneath them. Which retail formats actually convert, which are theatre, and how to tell the difference before you sign the lease.

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What Is Experiential Marketing? Why Brands Are Going Offline in 2026

2026 Marketing Trend · 12 min

What Is Experiential Marketing? Why Brands Are Going Offline in 2026

Experiential marketing is changing how brands earn attention in 2026. As digital becomes increasingly crowded, brands are taking marketing offline — creating physical experiences that drive participation, connection, loyalty and conversation.

BÉIS Marketing Strategy Teardown: $210M Acquisition | STUDIO UNA

Teardown · 10 min

BÉIS Marketing Strategy Teardown: $210M Acquisition | STUDIO UNA

Studio UNA analyses the growth playbook behind BÉIS's $210M valuation. From car-wash pop-ups to billboard campaigns featuring negative TikTok comments, here is our deep strategic teardown of how community, content, and experiential marketing drove Samsonite's 2026 acquisition.