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Why Corporate Events Are Renting Airstreams as Green Rooms

The green room problem at conferences, and why one vehicle solves talent holding, sponsor hospitality and private meetings across the same event.

Why Brands Are Touring College Campuses Again

Why experiential budgets are moving from single flagship activations to multi-campus tours, and what the academic calendar does to your planning.

How to Plan a Brand Activation in Las Vegas

Permits, venue access, timelines and what it actually costs. A planning guide from a team that runs activations on the Strip and off it.

12 Mobile Brand Activation Ideas for CPG Brands

Sampling trucks, pop-up bars and mobile showrooms. Formats that work for CPG, what each one costs, and where they perform best.

How to Plan a Brand Activation in San Francisco

Street permits, venue rules and the parking problem nobody warns you about. A practical guide to activating in San Francisco.

Citroën H Van Rental for Brand Activations: Why Brands Choose the Most Iconic Vehicle on the Street

The Citroën H Van is the most distinctive vehicle you can deploy for a brand activation. Here is why brands from Ralph Lauren to Netflix have used it, and what makes it different from every other activation vehicle on the market.

Airstream vs Food Truck for Brand Activations: Which Is Right for Your Campaign?

Which one holds attention, which one is cheaper, and which suits your campaign. An honest comparison from a team that rents both.

The Best Locations for Brand Activations in LA

Where foot traffic, permits and parking actually line up in Los Angeles. Neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with the catch for each one.

What's the ROI on an Airstream Brand Activation?

Real figures on dwell time, cost per contact and impressions from Airstream activations, plus how to measure a mobile campaign properly.

How Much Does It Cost to Rent an Airstream for a Brand Activation?

Day rates, wrap, staffing and permits broken out line by line, so you can budget the whole thing before you brief anyone.

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