With virtually all public gathering spaces closed, it is tempting to declare that the so-called experience economy has been extinguished. But that would misunderstand “experience” as something that requires the togetherness of the crowd, when it often involves allowing atomized consumers to stage themselves for an audience, who may or may not be present. (This is the difference between "experiences" and, say, events.)
Flavor of significance
Flavor of significance
Flavor of significance
With virtually all public gathering spaces closed, it is tempting to declare that the so-called experience economy has been extinguished. But that would misunderstand “experience” as something that requires the togetherness of the crowd, when it often involves allowing atomized consumers to stage themselves for an audience, who may or may not be present. (This is the difference between "experiences" and, say, events.)