B-to-C Events

Reebok in November launched Reebok Flash the British sportswear company’s first pop-up store. The 3 000-square-foot space located in an art gallery on the Bowery on New York City’s Lower East Side is inspired by the pop spirit of the ‘80s recalling the decade when the brand rose to prominence with iconic sneaker styles such as the Pump and the Freestyle. The store will be open daily through Dec. 15.

Green means many things to many different people. For some it’s a mission; for others a mantra. Whichever shade of green your event department is adopting eco is something that will impact the entire industry. We convened a roundtable to discuss and the topline appears here.

Brands:
Glenda Brungardt Trade Show and Event Manager Hewlett-Packard
Kimberley Gardiner National Marketing Manager Scion
Letitia Ferrier Webster Director Corporate Sustainability & Communications The North Face

Sure a 53-foot tractor-trailer makes a big splash but it also makes a big old dent in your budget. There are always going to be times where a 53-footer makes the most sense but for some programs—such as a sampling tour—a smaller more maneuverable vehicle might be a better fit all around.
EM takes a look at four event programs that made the most out of smaller vehicles.

DISNEY

Dos Equis hit the road this fall with The Most Interesting Show in the World a 14-city U.S. tour featuring contortionists aerial performers sword swallowers Japanese robotic dancers fire jugglers drag queens and French burlesque singers. The tour is hosted by Jim Rose emcee of well-known Jim Rose Circus and a performer known for juggling chainsaws eating razor blades and bringing other cringe-inducing acts to the stage. The night of unorthodox performances is followed by an after-party.

Timberland last month launched a four-city tour tying in its eco-friendly product line with an effort to bring together musicians and activists to support the environment through volunteerism and music. The program Dig It is an extension of the outdoor apparel brand’s Earthkeeper product line and is part of the company’s commitment to urban greening and community building.