Experiential marketing (XM) is a marketing methodology that uses brand relevant experiences to engage consumers on a personal level. Marketers seek to create interactive brand experiences
that transform consumers' opinions more than traditional marketing approaches. It is widely proven that one-on-one interactions leave a longer-lasting and more favorable impression on consumers. Most brand marketers include
experiential marketing programs as part of their overall marketing strategy.
In order to create engaging experiences, brand marketers create their own events or seek out events that complement their brand. An example of this is an auto manufacturer participating in the New York Auto Show in order to promote its latest models.
Executing an XM campaign requires a significant amount of planning and coordination. Since XM campaigns involve one-on-one interactions between a consumer and a marketer, they are very people intensive.