Author archive for Jessica Heasley
Panasonic in 3D
There’s nothing like a long line to pique the public’s interest. And that’s exactly what Panasonic has done with its sponsor pavilion at the 2010 Winter Olympics—twice! Outside the brand’s two-story, glass-front structure, fans wait in line to get their tickets and assigned showtimes for a seat in one of two 3D theater experiences hidden...
Easing into virtual events
For many event marketers and their customers, taking the leap into virtual events can feel like a trip to a foreign land. Whether they are using a virtual platform to complement or replace a live event, marketers worry that their attendees won't sign up, won't show up or won't know how to participate once they...
Inside Microsoft
The tipping point happened about 12 years ago. It was a warm April day in 1998 and inside Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center, more than 100,000 people gathered for the spring COMDEX trade show, one of the largest technology events in the world.
Reaching Out to Gay and Lesbian Consumers
Gay and lesbian consumers flock to brands that become a part of the community