February 2011

Cover Story

The Cadillac of Event Marketing

One of the original auto brands is driving full speed ahead toward every stop in the purchase funnel



Best Practices

Hot Ticket

A guide to engaging commuters in busy airports and train stations

Risky Buzzness

Weighing the risks versus the rewards of guerrilla marketing that breaks the rules—and in some cases, the law

The Good Life

Brands tap into moments of recreation and relaxation to connect with consumers



Field Report

Back to Basics

There was only one thing missing at some of the best consumer experiences at the show—technology

Custom Nation

The auto industry’s aftermarket brands show consumers how to pimp their rides at SEMA 2010

Street Smarts

In the race to leverage social media in meaningful ways, GM and Ford take the lead

The Midas Touch

Auto brands turn the interactive touch screen kiosk into an attention-grabbing call to action

Wheel Fun

Ride-and-drive programs go into overdrive



Green Lights

The More You Know

NBC leverages eco-friendly events to promote Green Week

More than Words

Ballast Nedam ties eco-friendly event elements to its new sustainable business model



Trends

3D versus Holograms

There’s a strategic side to high-tech tricks of the eye. Which technology is right for your next event?

In Living Color

A space design guide to finding the perfect balance between corporate colors and the year’s hottest hues

Through the Looking Glass

Last season’s holiday windows beckoned shoppers with a mix of live and traditional experiences

Unique Advantage

Trojan and Reese’s bring a new brand of innovation to CES




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Auto Brands Go Old School for Car Show Activations

Auto Brands Go Old School for Car Show Activations

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MINI Cooper Straps a Car to a Rocket to Launch New Vehicle

MINI Cooper Straps a Car to a Rocket to Launch New Vehicle

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Challenge Accepted

CiscoLive! proves that technology can streamline some of the industry’s biggest logistical and strategic challenges

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Dial for Men Gets Fans Dirty… and Clean

Dial for Men Gets Fans Dirty… and Clean

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Coke's Olympic Pavilion

The massive Coca-Cola experience at the 2010 Winter Olympics begins with a tour of memorabilia and Olympic history, then features an HD movie about the Games.

Winter Olympics: Panasonic in 3D

Inside Panasonic’s 3D Winter Olympics Experience

Data Collection That’s Not a Drag

Mandatory data collection in a live experience can make some brands seem like telemarketers. But do it just right and consumers will flock to your footprint.

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