Recently, GPJ CEO Chris Meyer had an opportunity to discuss our agency’s recent global milestones, offering a chance to talk at-large about the global trends in experiential marketing and the hottest topics that will inform event strategies in the year ahead.
In the December issue: from airport runways to fashion runways and social media to social lubricants, long-unchanged experiences are undergoing societal shifts. Read more on December’s insights on experiential trends and takeaways from the GPJ Europe Strategy Team.
Written by Kerstin Twatchmann – Strategy Director at George P. Johnson. The metaverse has felt inescapable this year, with everyone from big tech to governments weighing in on its importance, its irrelevance or its dangers. There has been a fair amount of backlash against the term too, which isn’t surprising; the metaverse as a term …
At GPJ, we rally around the core idea that everything is in service of the experience. This giving season we are following the theme of spreading joy. As we begin to surround ourselves with our loved ones and enjoy the season in a safe environment, we understand that for many people this is not a …
Caroline Williams, Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA Agency Operations, sits down with LBB to discuss how flexibility and efficiency can still be achieved with a big global partner. Flexibility and efficiency seem to have become the buzz words of choice over the past two years. What’s more, these values have become synonymous with …
As we navigate this new economic terrain, brands must be increasingly intentional with the experiences they build and ensure each touchpoint is meeting a direct audience need. If money is tight, the way consumers—and brands—choose to spend will only become more intentional. Read up on this month’s insights on experiential trends and takeaways from the …
Traditional paradigms across art, work and culture continue to bend and shift in the face of evolved human expectations—and the increasing presence of technology. Click to gain this month’s insights on experiential trends and takeaways from the GPJ Europe Strategy Team.
The relationship between physical and digital continues to morph, evolve and mature, providing audiences with more opportunities to personalise their own experiences. Click to gain monthly insights on experiential trends and takeaways from the GPJ Europe Strategy Team.
We’ve been keeping busy with our clients. Just because we couldn’t reach people in-person for parts of the year, that didn’t stop us from crafting new opportunities to engage, surprise and delight. With 2021 nearly behind us, our clients and teams worldwide are getting recognized and the award-winning digital and hybrid work speaks volumes to …
By Jonathan McCallum, VP & CSO—GPJ United Kingdom For centuries the process of ‘the sale’ has been facilitated by the power of a face-to-face moment. It’s proved a lot harder in a ‘virtual,’ or online environment. Here are 10 ways which may help redress the balance. An exit strategy, or process, is a founding principle …
Rachel Russell, who is a Client Partner and heads up the Sustainability task-force at GPJ, has been announced as a judge for the Sustainable Event Awards. The Awards will celebrate sustainable achievements from within the industry and has three main categories: events, suppliers and venues. To ensure the awards are as sustainable as possible the …
Chris Doggart, Head of Client Success EMEA at George P. Johnson, knows that after a successful pitch, there’s often a bit of a crash on both sides. Here are his tips for making sure you hit the ground running and keep up momentum. There’s nothing quite like the euphoria that comes with getting good news …
As we settle into 2020, it is more challenging than ever to grasp and hold the attention of your everyday consumer. With initialisms like IRL – In Real Life (essentially ‘not on the internet’ ) becoming common vernacular, brands are looking for smarter, more hands on ways to connect with and engage their audiences. In …
Zara Kerwood, Creative Technologist here at GPJ, has been invited to judge this year’s Campaign Tech Awards. The awards celebrate the marketing, advertising and media industries’ groundbreaking work driven by technology and recognise the fruits of innovation that comes from collaboration between marketing and advertising professionals and the tech community. Online judging has kicks off …
Creatives explore, challenge and take risks. Technologists analyze, problem solve and deliver. Great. But is it possible to build exciting viable tech solutions and remain creative? While creatives strive for ideas that enrich and captivate our lives, the perception is that those more focused on the ‘techy’ side of marketing, concentrate on data, performance, and …
Nearly all brands have the power to fundamentally transform their profitability and enhance their reputation among consumers through smarter investment in mobile. That’s because mobile technology is not just becoming more advanced, it has also become an increasingly integral part of consumers’ lives. Mobile is a habit creator, often seamlessly facilitating new interactions in ways …
Faced with rapidly changing value propositions, automakers need to quickly and clearly explain the value of in-car tech. Disruption has come to the motor industry, presenting brands with numerous challenges that have been well documented in the media. From hybrids and electric vehicles to ride-sharing, self-driving and autonomous technology, the landscape is constantly evolving. This …
The Top 100 celebrates the best run independent agencies in 2019. Powered by The Drum’s Independent Agencies Census, the most comprehensive study of its kind into the performance of UK marketing communication firms. GPJ earned its number 5 spot in this esteemed group through showing consistent growth over the last two financial years which has …
Given the recent announcement that London has now officially overtaken New York “to steal the global fintech investment crown”, it’s worth exploring the city’s position as a world-leader in innovation, and the role this has played in the rise of FinTech. With leading financial services event SIBOS having just taken place in London for the …
Experiential marketing builds communities, shifts perceptions and is authentic. How best can brands tap into its potential? In a world where mis-information and fake news exists, people want authentic interactions with brands, interactions that resonate and help build both personal and community relationships. Live events deliver this. Creating a genuine human connection means focusing on …
What we think about ourselves, specifically the quality and content of our thoughts, has a massive impact on our lives, whether that be personal relationships or career goals. You might not realise it, but even simpler words can play a consequential role in the decisions we make. The word ‘should’ can act as a catalyst …
February 2020 may seem a long way off, but for brands with Mobile World Congress (MWC) on their radars, it’s time to start thinking about making the most of next year’s show. In fact, the GSMA confirmed it just last week, there’s no time to lose. Last year MWC was dominated by talk of a …
In an age of digital disruption, creating powerful experiences has never been more important. Marketers know this – 84 percent of Vice President and C-Suite level executives believe in-person events are a critical component of their company’s success. Designing with a human focus should be at the core of any experience marketing and brand activation. …
How brands are combining technology with live experiences to create real-world connections with consumers. The convergence of cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality is giving brands greater experiential opportunities, opening up more meaningful, relevant and immersive environments. Brands can personalise live experiences and events as well as create and scale these faster. With the …
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