Author archive for Jessica Heasley
At Unconferences Attendees Ditch Scheduled Sessions and Make Up Their Own
You’ve labored over the schedule planned high-energy breakout sessions designed fun networking opportunities made sure to break the speakers up into tight 20-minute segments and punched up the entertainment. But ask attendees what they love best and all they can think about is the snack break. Jeez. Fear not seminar warrior. There’s a way to...
The Seven Secrets of Municipal Sponsorships
In 2003 Snapple’s groundbreaking $106 million deal with New York City guaranteed the beverage brand exclusive access to the Big Apple’s 1 200 schools. The partnership made headlines and drew national attention.
Brands Leverage Fitness to Make the Mind-Body Connection
Now that obesity is one of America’s top-of-mind issues brands that make fitness a creative part of their event programs can win mindshare change perception and even help their targets shed a few pounds. Putting some muscle behind your commitment to healthy living isn’t always a walk in the park though.
BlueCross BlueShield Transforms Test-Run Into Success
As BlueCross BlueShield of Florida’s 2007 event marketing calendar heats up the company is scaling up its sports sponsorships launching a new mobile marketing tour and spreading out its presence at lifestyle and small-business events. With the flurry of new activity the company is now spending roughly 25 percent of its budget on event marketing—more...