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American Express sponsorship at the US. Open is one to ‘match’
American Express’ sponsorship of the US Open is legendary. Its secret weapon involves getting cutting-edge technology into the hands of tennis fans that brings them closer to the game and players they love. The sponsorship program in 2018 was no exception. The brand took augmented reality and virtual reality and moved it beyond the confines...
Thanks to Blizzard Entertainment lots of ‘good boys’ got a good home
Cause marketing programs are most effective when the connection between the brand and the cause is authentic and relevant. Blizzard Entertainment played fetch and retrieved a campaign surrounding its annual Chinese Lunar New Year live-streaming event that not only satisfied a specific marketing challenge, but sent hundreds of adoptable dogs to their forever homes. Enter:...
Microsoft Xbox press event for live and digital audience
WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: Microsoft Xbox upped the ante on its E3 sponsorship this year with an awards show-style press briefing designed for live and digital audiences alike. The presentation stage was filled with tiered gaming stations featuring 4K screens, which were combined to create a captivating backdrop. Through a mix of tools and...
NBA’s official healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente makes a swish
WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: As the NBA’s official healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente wanted to get consumers’ blood pumping for its All-Star Weekend sponsorship. Enter: Be Like Steph, a digital three-point shootout game that let fans step in front of a screen and into the shoes of NBA icon Steph Curry. Infrared motion-tracking cameras created...