{"id":651703,"date":"2026-10-20T03:40:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T03:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/651703\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T03:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T03:40:28","slug":"the-brief-cavas-goddess-energy-and-dude-wipes-crappy-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/651703\/","title":{"rendered":"The Brief: Cava&#8217;s Goddess Energy and Dude Wipes&#8217; Crappy Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                        Five Things to Know This Week<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover collectibles showrooms, goddess energy and one crappy fleet of vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2018Demon Hunters\u2019 Night Market is How it\u2019s Done, Done, Done<\/p>\n<p>As the most popular Netflix movie of all time, \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d still has the golden touch, and brands are still lining up to bask in its glow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-276923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"505\"  \/><\/a>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p>Among them is Walmart, which partnered with Netflix to deliver a free HUNTR\/X-inspired Night Market experience in NYC from Oct. 10-11. Fans were invited to channel their inner Rumi, Mira or Zoey across multiple touchpoints, many of them presented by sponsors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-276928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"517\"  \/><\/a>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventmarketer.com\/article\/experiential-marketing-trend-of-the-week-charm-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Charm bars<\/a> are having a big moment, so it tracks that a bag-charm station presented by Mattel was part of the activation, giving fans the opportunity to customize a \u201cDemon Hunters\u201d keychain with extra charms to add to their event tote.<\/p>\n<p>Other Night Market highlights included a neon photo booth with physical print-outs presented by Colgate, sampling of Nongshim\u2019s movie-themed Shin Ramyun, a carnival-inspired vignette with a wall of plush Derpy Tigers and arcade-style games and giveaways, and character-inspired temporary tatts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-276925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, photo moments abounded, and a few lucky attendees were primed to nail their looks after popular posing coach David Suh made a surprise appearance and offered them hands-on lessons. (Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/cncexperiences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CNC Agency<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-276932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\"  \/><\/a>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-3.jpg\" class=\"d-block ai-gallery-modal-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-1.jpg\" class=\"d-block ai-gallery-modal-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-5.jpg\" class=\"d-block ai-gallery-modal-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-4.jpg\" class=\"d-block ai-gallery-modal-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-6.jpg\" class=\"d-block ai-gallery-modal-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/netflix-x-walmart-huntrx-night-market-2026-event-marketer-9.jpg\" class=\"d-block ai-gallery-modal-img\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: CNC Agency<\/p>\n<p>PreviousNext<\/p>\n<p>Lysol Reveals its Fall Scent Collection in an Apple Orchard<\/p>\n<p>The air has gotten crips in many parts of the country, and Lysol is encouraging consumers to embrace the chillier months, and fight germs as cold and flu season arrives, by cozying up to its new fall- and winter-themed Air Sanitizer scents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Lysol<\/p>\n<p>To hype the launch of the limited-edition products, Lysol partnered with actress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DecLuxBizBs\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kat Graham<\/a> to host a rustic \u201cApple Cinnamon and Winter Woods\u201d experience on Oct. 4 at an apple orchard in Poughquag, NY.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Lysol<\/p>\n<p>The family-friendly event encompassed seasonal photo ops; walks through the orchard; themed f&amp;b, like apple cider, hot cocoa with forest pine, and apple cinnamon donuts; product displays; and samples to take home. We can almost smell the spices from here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-7-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-7-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Lysol<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-8-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lysol-2026-scents-orchard-popup-2026-eventmarketer-8-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Lysol<\/p>\n<p>Dude Wipes Has an Always-on Strategy for its Fleet of Crappy Vehicles<\/p>\n<p>To describe Dude Wipes as \u201cirreverent\u201d is an understatement. The famously tongue-in-cheek brand has always been uninhibited in its marketing efforts, and a new fleet of \u201ccrappy\u201d branded vehicles is upholding that reputation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dude-wipes-vehicles-2026-eventmarketer-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dude-wipes-vehicles-2026-eventmarketer-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Dude Wipes<\/p>\n<p>Between its poop-topped Mini Pooper, Shart Car, Shart Cart golf cart and larger branded truck, Dude Wipes is working to turn everyday moments into unexpected brand encounters. Rather than using the fleet for a particular launch or stunt, the company keeps the vehicles on the road regularly, especially in the L.A. area, to boost awareness and add some humor to everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>The Mini Pooper, for instance, travels where the joke is already at play. Like parking outside of Taco Bell. The Shart Cart branded golf cart gives Dude Wipes a way to show up across golf outings, sporting events and other on-the-ground experiences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dude-wipes-vehicles-2026-eventmarketer-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-277238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dude-wipes-vehicles-2026-eventmarketer-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"800\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Dude Wipes<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the truck evolves with Dude\u2019s calendar. For its limited-edition Dumpkin Spice Wipes, the brand rewrapped the vehicle for fall, and leveraged it for pumpkin spice latte deliveries and sampling.<\/p>\n<p>All we can say is, we hope there\u2019s more of this crap throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dude-wipes-vehicles-2026-eventmarketer-dumpkin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-277235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dude-wipes-vehicles-2026-eventmarketer-dumpkin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Dude Wipes<\/p>\n<p>Goddess Energy: Cava Brings Ancient Greece to NYC<\/p>\n<p>As mega-influencer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dudewithsign\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@dudewithsign<\/a> put it: \u201cBoring lunch is a Greek tragedy.\u201d The sentiment was shared on one of his classic sign boards to promote Cava\u2019s new selection of menu items, all of which are anchored by its new Greek Goddess dressing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cava-goddess-takeout-bag-installation-2026-eventmarketer-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cava-goddess-takeout-bag-installation-2026-eventmarketer-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Cava<\/p>\n<p>And the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant went all-in on the Ancient Greece theme to drive buzz for the lineup, first on Oct. 14 by planting a larger-than-life version of its yellow takeout bag in New York\u2019s Flatiron Plaza, complete with a receipt featuring the dressing\u2019s ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Then on Oct. 15, the bag was removed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DehaIt5EbJI\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reveal a goddess sculpture<\/a>, which sat at the front of a Greek-inspired pop-up courtyard. Passersby got a taste of the new menu by sampling the Greek Goddess dressing paired with pita chips and the new seasonal Pomegranate Apple drink.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cava-goddess-sculpture-2026-eventmarketer-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-277256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cava-goddess-sculpture-2026-eventmarketer-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"  \/><\/a>Photo: Courtesy of Cava<\/p>\n<p>They could also strike up conversations with fellow samplers using branded Conversation Starter cards. Personally, we think our mouths would be too full of Mediterranean food to participate. (Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Conscious Minds<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Amex Cardmembers Eye Collectibles Inside a Mobile NBA Showroom<\/p>\n<p>It seems like just yesterday that the Knicks scored their first NBA championship in 50-plus years, igniting citywide celebrations (and perhaps a bit of chaos). But a new season starts on Oct. 20, and veteran league sponsor American Express prepared for tipoff over the weekend with a pop-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventmarketer.com\/article\/nycc-2026-live-selling-collectibles-trend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">collectibles<\/a> museum of sorts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nydaily_photos\/reel\/DemOd6HOHwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/screenshot-amex-nba-showroom-2026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"536\"  \/><\/a>Image credit: @nydaily_photos\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>From Oct. 17-18 outside of the NBA flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the brand parked its bus-turned-showroom and invited fans aboard to enjoy a curated display of Fanatics Real Vintage collectibles and merch, plus sneaker lacings and basketball-themed photo ops.<\/p>\n<p>Cardmembers snagged extra-special perks, including meet-and-greets with NBA legends like David Robinsons and Carmelo Anthony, and free hat customization inside the retail store. 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