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The (Unofficial) Day of XP at Cannes Lions Is Coming — and You’re Invited
Cannes Lions is many things. A global creativity festival. A rosé-soaked schmoozefest. A brand playground. But what it hasn’t been—until now—is the center of gravity for the experiential world. So… we’re changing that. On Thursday, June 19, XP Land is taking over Cannes (unofficially,…

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THE FUTURE SOUNDS LIKE THIS: INSIDE THE RISE OF SOUND-BASED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

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The April Recap: What Canva Create, Coachella and Wrestlemania Taught Us About Fan-First XP
Welcome back to XP Land’s monthly series, the Recap. Each month, we spotlight three events that impressed us with their intentional design and thoughtful XP. We dive into how they were ideated, funded, produced and promoted, plus the attendee buzz and key takeaways. Consider…
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Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including the Experience Economy
Austin has always been a magnet for creatives, but this year the city is buzzing at an entirely new frequency. SXSW is in full swing. Soho House Austin has become a second home for filmmakers, game developers and the architects of digital experiences. And…
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Newstalgia: Why Today’s Experiences Are Built on Yesterday’s Memories
Gen Z loves nostalgia, and why not? Research shows that nostalgia boosts mood, fosters social bonds and even gives people a greater sense of meaning in life. In a world where the present feels increasingly unstable, the past offers a sense of comfort, even…
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How AI Is Making Live Events More Real Than Ever
Artificial Intelligence is both an exciting innovation and a source of fear. Many worry about AI replacing jobs, diluting human creativity, and making experiences feel impersonal. These concerns are valid—after all, live events thrive on authentic, in-the-moment connections. But AI is proving to be…
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The March Recap: What a Small(er) Tennis Tournament, Hyper-Local Music Fest, and Upstart Literary Experience Got Right
Welcome to XP Land’s new monthly series: The Recap. Each month, we’ll spotlight three events that impressed us with their intentional design and thoughtful UX. We’ll dive into how they were ideated, funded, produced, and promoted — plus the attendee buzz and key takeaways.…
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The Other Winner of the Super Bowl? Experiential
At this year’s Super Bowl, there were some clear winners: The Philadelphia Eagles. Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar’s jeans. Not on the winning list (besides the obvious): The much-hyped commercials, which over-featured celebrities and under-featured creativity — to the tune of about $8 million per…
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Experience Pays: The New Marketing Math
In the battle between metrics and moments, brands are losing millions because they’re adding when they need to multiply. By tracking impressions and reach, CMOs are missing something exponential: how exceptional customer experiences transform into unstoppable growth. As someone who helps Fortune 500 brands…
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The Year Ahead: XP Land Council Members Share What They’re Most Excited About
Over at XP Land, we’re all abuzz about our next XLIST — a definitive guide to the creative visionaries turning big ideas into unforgettable moments. The inaugural class of industry innovators, creative masterminds, and ground-breaking leaders will be a tough act to follow. But…
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AI and the Risk of Mediocrity
Ahhh, the two letters on the tip of everyone’s tongue and already sparking talk of plateauing: AI (either Artificial Intelligence or Apple Intelligence, depending on who’s on the call). In our world, it’s opened up entirely new frontiers in experiential, allowing us to dream…
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My Roundabout Road to a Career in Experiential
As back-to-school season finds us again, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the winding paths that led those of us in the experiential industry to where we are today. Some of today’s top leaders discovered their experiential talents in the back of theaters,…
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Revolutionizing the Game: The Intuit Dome’s Cutting-Edge Fan Experience
The LA Clippers’ new arena, The Intuit Dome, is well on its way to completely redefining the guest experience — XP pros, take note. While the Clippers may have never won an NBA Championship or even appeared in the finals (and now Paul George…
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How 3 Experiential Worldbuilders Create 3D Storytelling
No one can build a world of their own quite like children can. They’ll dress up as astronauts, using colanders for helmets and backpacks for space suits, while encountering aliens (stuffed animals) and collecting samples (rocks and leaves) from the “moon.” Or they’ll hold…
Ideas + Inspo
The 4 Keys to Future-Proofing Experiential Trends
Experiential doesn’t happen overnight. It takes months — sometimes years — to brainstorm, plan (and rework, reconfigure, adapt, pivot…) and execute events and experiences. Not to mention the people and money required to make the outcome unbelievable. With big budgets and even bigger expectations,…
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How the Best Festivals Shape Their Cities — and Vice Versa
Cities and their landmark festivals share a symbiotic relationship. When events plant their flags on downtown soil, they gain that city’s culture, infrastructure, and bustling [insert exciting tourist attraction here] scene. And the city gains a guaranteed annual influx of thousands of visitors, plus…
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Netflix House and the Future of Fan Engagement
It’s not every day that experiential news stops us in our tracks. But a couple of weeks ago, we were struck by a big Netflix announcement: The streaming giant will open its first two massive entertainment complexes, called Netflix Houses, in 2025. These venues…

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