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Experiential marketing
Experiential marketing in 2026: why I see renewed momentum.
Jeff Symon on the return of live marketing, the value of human connection and where brands should focus their next activation.
Live marketing.
Real connection.
What’s next.
I’m Jeff Symon. These are my thoughts on experiential marketing, live brand experiences and turning a moment of attention into a lasting connection.
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Experiential marketing
Experiential marketing in 2026: why I see renewed momentum.
Jeff Symon on the return of live marketing, the value of human connection and where brands should focus their next activation.
Experiential marketing
How I connect live marketing to the next customer action.
A live experience can lead to a search, a store visit or a sales conversation. Jeff Symon explains how he would plan that next step.
Experiential marketing
My experiential marketing brief starts before the big idea.
Jeff Symon’s starting point for a live activation: the audience, the action and the operating plan that connects the experience to a result.
Leadership & growth
Before I take a fractional leadership role, I want a clear mandate.
Jeff Symon on defining the outcome, authority and working rhythm behind a fractional CEO, CMO, CRO or COO engagement.
Markets & audiences
Entering Mexico? I would test market readiness before the campaign.
Jeff Symon on connecting local relevance, live experiences and operational readiness when a brand enters Mexico.
About the writer
Meet Jeff Symon.
Jeff Symon founded AIM in 1997, beginning with retail merchandising, in-store product sampling and event marketing. His work spans brand launches, live experiences, media, U.S.–Mexico market entry and executive leadership. He remains directly involved in client strategy and assembling the teams that deliver it.
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