Lexus, State Farm®, Verizon, ViiV Healthcare, Wayfair, and Wendy’s® Touch Down in South Beach to Spill the Tea, Stir the Pot, and Fuel the Glam for Bravoholics at Interactive Experience
BravoCon 2023 Partners State Farm, Wayfair and Wendy’s® Continue to Enhance the Senses for Fans at IRL Bravosphere Experience
Bravo Fan Fest Programming, Including Panels and “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” Tapings, Will Be Available to Stream on Peacock
MIAMI, FL., Nov. 18, 2024 – NBCUniversal is turning up the heat and bringing the best of Bravo to Miami for Bravo Fan Fest, a one-day, all-access pass into the Bravoverse for the most passionate superfans on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Ice Palace Studios. This Bravo-fueled bash offers brands the ultimate playground to connect with Bravoholics through unpredictable panel mash-ups, photo ops, one-of-a-kind brand activations, and an opportunity to get face time with Bravolebrities. Centered around dynamic storytelling, Bravo Fan Fest and its sponsors are creating larger-than-life moments that fans won’t want to miss.
A fan-favorite lineup of Bravolebrities from across the network’s favorite franchises will make their way to the 305 from across the network’s hit franchise, including Below Deck Mediterranean, Married to Medicine, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Miami, The Real Housewives of New York City, The Real Housewives of Potomac, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Southern Charm, and Summer House. For more information on the event, its fiery slate of programming, talent lineup and to purchase tickets, visit www.bravofanfest.com.
Bravo Fan Fest will also feature five tapings of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22, spotlighting the late-night show’s milestone 15th anniversary year. For fans who can’t join in-person, all Miami episodes of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen will be available on Peacock next-day with the Bravo Fan Fest panels arriving on Peacock Tuesday, November 26.
“Bravo Fan Fest is the ultimate celebration for Bravoholics, combining everything they adore—chatting with their favorite Bravolebs IRL, snapping unforgettable candid moments, and diving headfirst into the expansive Bravoverse. And at the same time, it’s the perfect opportunity for us to authentically connect our audiences with our brand partners. Together, we’re crafting a spectacular and intimate experience that highlights every passion point of this vibrant fanbase in a new location.”
– Josh Feldman, Chief Marketing Officer, Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Lexus
- Lexus is giving Bravoholics at Bravo Fan Fest an opportunity to channel their inner housewife through a The Real Housewives of Miami inspired photo opportunity where fans will deliver an iconic tagline while striking a pose next to the Lexus LX. Lexus will also pull up in style to an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, where fans will get a first look at a custom social video captured in Miami starring The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Meredith Marks and WWHL’s Gay Shark getting glam ready for Bravo Fan Fest in the Lexus LX.
State Farm
- State Farm is bringing fun and fashion to Bravo Fan Fest with its chicest adventure yet – Closet by Bravo, presented by State Farm. Attendees will strut through memory lane taking in timeless Bravo artifacts, a selection of memorable Jake from State Farm® looks, festive giveaways, and run-ins with Below Deck’s Captain Sandy and Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy as they make their way through the interactive space.
Verizon
- Verizon is empowering Bravo Fan Fest goers to relax and recharge in the Verizon Lounge. Fans will be able to take a break with their besties, view panels, and see Summer House’s Ciara Miller. Plus, fans everywhere can get in on the buzz by sharing their opinions on hotly contested Bravosphere topics during an interactive poll on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen thanks to Verizon.
ViiV Healthcare
- Viewers will get the run down on how to prepare for an unforgettable Bravo Fan Fest through a special “Get Ready With Me” video hosted by a Bravo social producer on @BravoTV’s Instagram and TikTok social handles thanks to ViiV Healthcare.
Wayfair
- Fans are cordially invited to Wayfair’s immersive shoppable space, The Real Housewives Supper Club, inspired by the franchise’s legendary dinner parties. Attendees will be able to easily purchase items they see to recreate their favorite gatherings, enjoy Bravo-themed Tarot card readings, and connect with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Heather Gay and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Kyle Richards. And in a first-ever partnership with Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Wayfair will dress the set for the Miami shows, featuring must-have styles available for fans to buy at the point of inspiration, and will sponsor a game of Spill the Dinner Par-Tea.
Wendy’s
- Wendy’s knows that Bravo fans always bring the heat! So Wendy’s is giving Bravo Besties the opportunity to prove they’re true ride-or-dies by stepping into the Wendy’s WWHL BFF Test inspired photo booth to answer Bravo-themed questions. And to keep the Bravo heat all weekend long, Wendy’s is fueling Bravoholics with an onsite food truck offering some of the hottest menu items like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and NEW Salted Caramel Frosty®, to match Wendy’s delicious bites, while Below Deck’s Kate Chastain and Wendy’s connoisseur, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s, Lisa Barlow will recap fiery event moments on @BravoTV’s TikTok livestream.
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