I’ve been in the event marketing world long enough to know that no two years are ever the same — and yet, this one feels especially different. Right now, my team and I are deep into the marketing campaign for Toronto’s Festival of Beer (TFOB) — a legacy summer event that’s been a staple in this city for decades. But like many large-scale festivals navigating the aftermath of the pandemic, we’re at a crossroads. The realities we’re facing are not unique: Audiences…

