Accenture acquires Whalar for undisclosed sum, consolidates influencer marketing
Accenture Song completed its acquisition of Whalar, a leading creator and social agency, to expand its influencer marketing capabilities at global scale.
Accenture Song completed its acquisition of Whalar, a leading creator and social agency, to expand its influencer marketing capabilities at global scale.
Burberry launched experiential activations within luxury hotel properties in Bangkok and Athens, extending its brand presence into curated hospitality environments.
Cannes Lions 2026 concluded with announcements of Grand Prix winners across multiple categories, including the Entertainment Grand Prix awarded to Adidas for its Oasis 'Original Forever' collaboration.
Maybach announced plans to open an exclusive members' club aboard a 500-foot gigayacht, positioning ultra-luxury automotive experience within hospitality infrastructure.
Event marketing professionals report a growing trend of brand activations occurring at mountaintop locations, indicating a strategic shift toward elevation-based experiences.
Multiple luxury private members' clubs are launching or expanding, with new models emerging in established markets like Mayfair and emerging destinations like Nicosia, alongside novel formats on floating vessels.
Luxury brands are increasingly embedding activations within curated hospitality environments and destination-based experiences, signaling a strategic departure from traditional retail activation models.