American families are about to kick off another school year, but with less gear and gadgets than they may have had in the past. A shaky economy and increased prices due to tariffs have millions of parents trimming non-essentials, doubling down on deals, and shopping earlier to find them (and even using AI to sort through the noise!).

Last week, Campaign US covered how brands stole the spotlight at the four-day festival, including Inspira's very own immersive experience with So Delicious Dairy Free! 

Chicago was hot. So Delicious was colder. For four days at Lollapalooza, the plant-based brand took over a corner of Grant Park with ‘The Pint of No Return,’ a multi-sensory experience designed to shift long-held perceptions about dairy-free and offer overheated festivalgoers a place to cool off.

Experiential marketing is no longer just about moments; it’s about movements. In 2025, the brands that lead will be those that prioritize building real, lasting relationships with their audiences. Inspira's Creative Director Treasure Neal explores strategies for how brands can build connections through culture to connect with diverse audiences.

Viral moments are easy to chase and even easier to forget. They generate short-term attention but rarely deliver long-term value. In today’s fast-scroll environment, where brand impressions are as fleeting as a thumb swipe, live brand experiences offer a rare opportunity to connect deeply, memorably and meaningfully.

We get it—as marketers, we’re all busy. But building better consumer relationships shouldn’t feel like another task on your to-do list. That’s why we took our proprietary Relationship Report, packed with juicy insights about what today’s consumers really want from brands, and turned it into a bite-sized, 20-minute podcast.

Experiential marketing is an opportunity for brands to strengthen relationships with their audiences — rooted in trust, emotion, and value. In our latest White Paper, Inspira's Art Director Esteban Leyva discusses what Gen Z values and how brands can build relationships with this generation.

Experiential marketing is evolving into a sophisticated tool for building relationships that endure beyond the moment—relationships rooted in trust, emotion, and value. In our latest White Paper, Integrated Strategy Senior Director Regina Fiedel shares strategies for authentically connecting with audiences to build a community.