Janet Dodd, Chief Strategy Officer at Identity, argues that the pavilions which endure in the memory are built on strategic foundations laid before a single
Your World Expo pavilion has six months to tell your story. What does it say?
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Why operational excellence is the real competitive advantage at a World Expo
Paul Fitzpatrick, Chief Operating Officer at Identity, draws on the agency’s track record at COP28, Expo 2020 and beyond to make the case that operational
The space pen problem: why simplicity wins in experiential marketing
Bigger budgets don’t always mean better experiences. Michael Gietzen explores why the best experiential activations focus on simplicity, impact, and execution, rather than unnecessary complexity. Yesterday’s Artemis II launch got
Start with the experience
No matter how complex the brief or how ambitious the idea, every successful event begins and ends with one thing: the experience. Lindsay Neyjahr, Client
Building global event supply chains: the foundation for international success
The secret to delivering world-class international events isn’t just about scale – it’s about the relationships you build years before the first delegate arrives. Drawing
The creative constraint paradox: Why regulatory boundaries spark better innovation
Compliance doesn’t have to be creativity’s enemy. The best agencies know that regulatory constraints can actually fuel more innovative thinking, not stifle it. Janet Dodd,
Beyond the summer lull: why now is the time to plan for Q4 and 2026
As brands wrap up H1, many fall into the trap of summer slowdown, only to panic-plan Q4 and the new year. Chris Fischer, Client Strategy
Stand and deliver: the art of exhibition storytelling
Exhibitions and trade shows aren’t just brand battles for attention, they’re theatres of persuasion. For Dan Colborne, Executive Creative Director at Identity, a stand isn’t
Beyond the closing day: how to ensure an event’s impact lasts
Events may have a closing date, but their impact shouldn’t. From global agreements to everyday brand moments, this feature explores how to design experiences that
The future of design isn’t human… it’s planetary
At SXSW, Malcolm Ché, Head of Strategy and Innovation at Identity, delivered one of the most thought-provoking talks on the future of design. For decades,