When was the last time a brand made you laugh? Not chuckle, not stop and smile, but truly gave you that deep-in-your-gut kind of laugh that you can't control? For Max and Elke, it feels like it's been a little while. They dig into why they feel that way in the latest episode of our Voice of Experience podcast, exploring how modern culture may be limiting brands' ability to create laugh-out-loud moments, and recalling some of their own personal memories from the funniest campaigns and experiences they worked on in the past. 🎙️🎧Listen here: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gfpGWGDr Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gBiT3U2y #onthepod #podcast #experientialmarketing #brandexperience
About us
We are the Experience Agency making unforgettable stories born of humanity. Founded in 1979, GMR is a leader in the experiential marketing industry, connecting brands and their consumers through shared passions. We’re made up of dreamers, doers & strategists who create experiences founded on data, rooted in insight and grounded in strategy. From experiential to sponsorships and more, we get your brand where it needs to go. While headquartered in the United States, our passionate global team creates, consults and activates in more than 70 countries, covering every continent. GMR is a part of Omnicom Group Inc.
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Ever wished for your own red-carpet moment? 🌟 At Rolling Loud LA, Garnier made glam happen! Transforming everyday attendees into VIPs with their epic experience, they tapped into humans' universal desire to shine. Margaret (Meg) Stewart, GMR's SOLE Science Strategy Coordinator, shared her perspective below. ✨ Stay tuned for new SOLE Science™ Snippets each week! We send data collectors out to experiential activations around the world, so we can share the trends we’re seeing with our clients (and you). ✨ #SOLEScience #ExperienceEQ #MemoryMaking #BrandActivation #SXSW #Innovation
SOLE Science™ Snippet: From Spectator to Spectacle: Garnier’s GlamBOT Moment The red carpet. The flashes of light. The GlamBOT. That slow-motion moment when time freezes and a celebrity's image becomes immortal. We've all watched it. We've all wanted it. Most of us? We'll never get it. But Garnier understood a fundamental human truth: We all want to be seen. To shine. To matter. Despite being known as an accessible brand for the every-day person (you can buy Garnier products at the grocery store), Garnier gave attendees a real, iconic, VIP celeb experience at Rolling Loud, LA by creating a playground for Self-Expression (a dimension of Experience EQ) with their GlamBOT experience, making people feel extraordinary. Garnier didn't just sell products - they sold validation. They sold that fifteen seconds of fame we all secretly want. And the crowd ate it up. Because in a world where celebrity is currency, Garnier just made everyone a little rich. #GMRmarketing #Garnier #Strategy #Insight
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🌟 Give it up for our Chief Legal Officer, DeVona Wright Cottrell, who’s been named one of Milwaukee Business Journal's 2025 Power Players! 🌟 The Power Players list recognizes exceptional individuals in southeastern Wisconsin who are movers-and-shakers. Whether DeVona's leading from the front or working her magic behind the scenes, her innovative spirit and unstoppable drive make her invaluable–not only to GMR but to all of Wisconsin. Join us in congratulating DeVona on this recognition. ✨ #GMRProud #MBJPowerPlayers #StoryMakerExperience
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The F1 season has begun! 🏁 Despite the rain, we brought #GMRClient Hewlett Packard Enterprise's technology story to life in Melbourne. The action-packed weekend included tech talks, networking dinners, garage tours, and a memorable F1 driver meet and greet. Ready for more F1 thrills? We're off to the races...🏎️💨 #F1Racing #ExperientialMarketing
Account VP | Partnership Management | Content Creation + Brand Amplification | Team Leadership
Race cars and rookies and rainstorms….oh my! The start of the F1 season in Melbourne, Australia gave us our first glimpse at a new grid filled with driver swaps, newbies and a whole lot of excitement. And while the Sunday downpour proved to be an exciting challenge on the track, it was smooth sailing for #gmrstorymakers Danielle Benson and Becky Machi, CPCE off the track, who helped bring the #gmrclient Hewlett Packard Enterprise technology story to life with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. 3 separate customer programs that included curated technology conversations, networking dinners, garage tours at the track, and a thrilling F1 driver meet and greet and photo opp, kicked off the season with a gusto. Huge shout out to Hewlett Packard Enterprise veterans Cyndie Wang and Maggie Connor for their inspiration and collaboration throughout the planning and execution of the first of several F1 events this year!
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🚀 SOLE Science™ Snippet by GMR's Senior Strategy Director Alla Ioffe Dragoun: SXSWers Want to See Beyond Their Peak. Show Them & They’ll Keep Climbing With You. 🚀 ✨ Stay tuned for new SOLE Science™ Snippets each week! We send data collectors out to experiential activations around the world, so we can share the trends we’re seeing with our clients (and you). ✨ #SOLEScience #ExperienceEQ #MemoryMaking #BrandActivation #SXSW #Innovation
SOLE Science™ Snippet: SXSWers Want to See Beyond Their Peak. Show Them & They’ll Keep Climbing With You. That rush of accomplishment? It’s real—the feeling of pushing yourself, delivering, and knowing you gave it everything. But hitting a wall, realizing your best still isn’t enough? That’s a tough pill to swallow and a dead end to progress. SXSW is full of high achievers—leaders in media, design, tech, and culture—who know these highs and lows all too well. If we map the Experience EQ of SXSW, one thing is clear: people come to level up through Discovery. They’re here to know more, be better, and get recognized for it. IBM's AI Sports Club tapped into this anxious need to succeed, challenging attendees’ definition of “best” and inspiring them with proof that what feels like the peak is really just the next stepping stone. Picture this: You step up to a foosball table, but instead of just a casual game, you’re met with next-level AI tech that analyzes your moves, hypes up your progress, and lays out exactly how to get better. This wasn’t just about playing—it was about evolving. In a world that treats milestones like finish lines, IBM said, “plot twist - your ‘best’ is just the warm-up”. They didn’t just capture attention—they rewired how people see achievement itself. For a crowd of achievers, IBM got it right. #GMRmarketing #IBM #AI #strategy #insight #sxsw
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Last week we helped #GMRClient Stryker Joint Replacement showcase the power of The Mako Experience in San Diego, California. Guests joined Stryker's faculty for an evening of networking and exploration, and the newest Mako SmartRobotics™ Technology came to life through faculty-led and hands-on demos. The power of experience was at play as guests learned the possibilities of Mako. #ExperientialMarketing
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This year, we worked with leading veterinary software system Instinct Science to help them build a trade show exhibit that allowed them to showcase their 4 brands at two major shows in 2025. They were looking for a clean, open-looking display that allowed for live demos of their software system and the ability to present to larger audiences. GMR’s Fifty/50 Fab Shop more than delivered. "I’d heard of GMR during my time with Omnicom, but didn’t realize that they were doing trade show exhibits. When I was introduced to John, we were able to quickly design and build an amazing exhibit that showcased Instinct at both of our major shows in 2025. We are big fans of John, GMR and the partnership." - Jessica Hilton, Vice President of Marketing at Instinct #GMRClient #FabShop #Fabrication #TradeShow
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At the Arnold Sports Festival, brands focused on muscle 💪 but missed the heart ❤️. Discover the impact of brands that authentically connect with identity by reading this SOLE Science™ Snippet. Thanks for sharing your POV, Alla! #SOLEScience #ExperientialMarketing
SOLE Science™ Snippet: Make Swoles Feel Seen Ever started a workout routine, then restarted... like, a million times? If you've had your fair share of "Day 1s," you know how tough it is to stay disciplined. If you're swole, you’re a mental powerhouse for pushing through every time. But at the Arnold Sports Festival 2025, the brands totally missed the mark. They focused on the usual stuff—protein, no sugar, more energy—just a blur of forgettable ads. What they overlooked? The real strength behind every athlete: resilience and discipline. Brands could have tapped into that emotional side, the part that’s all about identity— and made these athletes feel seen for what they truly stand for. When you get the Experience EQ right, you connect on a deeper level, and trust, that’s what makes a real impact. Here I am with my new buddy, 2X Arnold Classic Champ & Mr. Olympia: Erin Banks. I follow all his workouts, obviously.
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Last month we were on the red carpet with our #BlackExperienceonXfinity client celebrating the premiere of the all-new original #Spiritdocuseries at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! Guests enjoyed a screening of episode 1 with the cast members, and various activations throughout the event. The #BlackExperienceonXfinity team partnered with executive producers Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton, Unanimous Media, and The Workshop/FreshFly on this inspiring story! Check out #Spiritdocuseries and more content on #BlackExperienceonXfinity and Xumo free streaming app! #SpiritDocuseries Photo Credit: The Grindhouse Inc.
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We’re going to take a second for a humble brag. GMR is in the running for the Campaign US Experiential Agency of the Year and winners are announced Wednesday! StoryMakers are donning their award show best and headed to New York to see who takes home the hardware. 🏆 Keep your fingers crossed. 🤞 #AgencyoftheYear #ExperientialMarketing
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