In this weeks episode of Digital Cheesecake: The Growth Department, Ellie and Jane bring together digital marketing and luxury events expertise for a no-nonsense breakdown of what brands are still getting wrong with in-person events in 2026.
From briefing agencies properly and managing scope creep, to understanding what community-driven events actually look like.

This episode covers the conversations most agencies won't have with you.

Topics covered:
- What brands should actually be offering to drive attendance
- How to brief an event agency (without budget disasters)
- Budget transparency and why scope creep spirals
- The smoke and mirrors problem in experiential marketing
- Why boutique and nimble teams are winning
- Content creation as a non-negotiable budget line
- How to execute events at scale across multiple locations
Honest, practical and really relevant
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