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Introducing Unplugged en Miami: Unplugged Collective returns for second year at POSSIBLE
The agenda for Unplugged en Miami just dropped and we’re excited to finally share what we’ve been building for POSSIBLE. This year also marks the first time we’re bringing everything together under one name: Unplugged en Miami . Across three days during POSSIBLE in Miami Beach, the program brings together conversations, gatherings, and signature experiences designed to create space for connection, discovery, and community. At the center of it all is The Pavilion , our daytim
Mike Richter
Mar 102 min read


The Contextual Clipper - January, Unplugged
TL,DR CES reinforced that connection is still the advantage. 1,700+ RSVPs across five curated experiences built for presence, not performance 745+ attendees who chose depth over event hopping 27 Cannesversations recorded with leaders shaping what’s next across media, marketing, and culture CES is always loud. Busy. Overstimulating. This year, we approached it differently. Across the week in Las Vegas, Unplugged Collective created spaces designed to slow things down, lower def
Mike Richter
Feb 184 min read


2025 Unplugged: The Year Connection Became the Advantage
2025 was a year unlike any other for the industry. With AI reshaping workflows, tighter budgets, and teams stretched thin, the pressure to perform at every major event was intense. Yet, amid this chaos, something shifted. Connection became more than a buzzword—it turned into a competitive advantage. And nowhere was that shift more visible than through Unplugged, which grew from a newcomer to an essential presence at the industry’s biggest stages. In 2025, Unplugged sparked a
Mike Richter
Dec 8, 20253 min read


The Menagerie of Us All: The Real Reason Behind the Animals of Unplugged
The Contextual Clipper Special Edition: Unplugged State of Mind, AWNY 2025 This article was originally published in The Contextual...
Mike Richter
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Sound Check: Inside the New Unplugged Studio
This article was originally published in The Contextual Clipper, our on-site newspaper for Unplugged State of Mind, a three-day activation during Advertising Week 2025. It highlights the debut of the Unplugged Studio, built inside the Pavilion at the Virgin Hotel as a hub for live podcasts, thought-leadership recordings, and industry storytelling.
Mike Richter
Oct 5, 20254 min read


Rhinestones and Revelations: A Pride Exchange Affair
This article was originally published in The Contextual Clipper, our on-site newspaper for Unplugged State of Mind, a three-day activation during Advertising Week 2025. Presented with Cognitiv, Supernova, Revry, and Do the WeRQ, the gathering explored queer data, workplace equity, and action over optics — all during LGBTQ+ History Month. Authored by🐬 Finnegan “Splash” Tailfin — The Adventurer, with narration by Jake Cameron, Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations at Yield
Mike Richter
Oct 3, 20253 min read
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