Forecastle Festival Founder Launches Experiential Agency to 'Reach the Unreachables'
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Most marketers agree that traditional marketing efforts are not effective in reaching Gen Z and young millennial customer segments -- generally categorized as those born in the mid-to late-1990s. Research shows that experiences are the key, as 78 percent of millennials would choose to spend money on a desirable experience or event over buying something desirable.
Key Points:
- Forecastle Festival and Forecastle Foundation founder J.K. McKnight has launched Art of Impact - an experiential agency helping companies reach unreachables through festival consulting, experiential marketing and nonprofit partnerships.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211025005213/en/
J.K. McKnight has launched Art of Impact - an experiential agency helping companies reach unreachables through festival consulting, experiential marketing and nonprofit partnerships. - He grew the Forecastle Festival from zero to 75,000 fans and worked with industry leading event management companies like AC Entertainment, producer of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Big Ears Festival, High Water Festival, and more.
- Through these festivals, McKnight partnered with hundreds of national brands on engaging experiential marketing campaigns, festival brand activations and immersive experiences.