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Please Stop Calling Your Event ‘Immersive’—It’s Not

It seems like every event these days is labelled “immersive.”
It’s every marketer’s latest buzzword. Well, it has been for a while.
It’s in the headline explainer of every event. 

It’s become a catch-all for anything remotely interactive, whether that’s a bit of scenic design, a virtual reality headset, or background music layered into an experience.

But let’s be real—none of these elements truly qualify as “immersive” especially when done in isolation.

Top Tips for Tentpole Activations in 2025 by DesignScene

Top Tips for Tentpole Activations in 2025

Let’s face it—tentpole activations in 2025 are going to be bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever before. With crowded marketplaces, shifting consumer behaviours, and economic pressures, the stakes have never been higher. If you want to stand out at likes of SXSW, Cannes Lions, or OMR, you’ve got to bring more than just a […]

Memorable Brand Experiences at IFA 2024: SharkNinja, Bosch, Samsung and Vestel

Memorable Brand Experiences at IFA 2024: SharkNinja, Bosch, Samsung and Vestel

As the world’s leading trade show for consumer electronics, IFA 2024 once again brought together top brands from around the globe to showcase their latest innovations. Despite only scratching the surface of what IFA had to offer, a few brand spaces stood out for their unique designs and innovative showcases. Among the standout activations, SharkNinja, […]

OMR 2024

As we wrap up at #OMR2024 with our first event with Pinterest I wanted to reflect on some of the stands that sparked inspiration. Trying not to be biased but the Pinterest booth definitely stood out, feeling cosy and welcoming with its warm lighting, curved corners and wood finish. It bought the platform to life […]

Exploring CES 2024: AI for everyone…but not just!

2024 marked DesignScene’s 7th year at CES, the world’s largest tech show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our CEO, Attila Keskin, and Global Chief Marketing Director, Sophie Billi-Hardwick, both on-site, witnessed the pervasive influence of AI. From the kitchen, to travel and productivity, it became evident that AI integration was the event’s overarching theme. Although artificial […]

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