Author archive for Kait Shea
Weeklong Engagements Fuel AT&T’s All-Star Game Sponsorship
Gamified voting experiences, a free outdoor concert and a strong influencer strategy helped AT&T score with soccer fans before, during and after the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game in San Jose, CA, on July 28. As an MLS partner and presenting sponsor of the All-Star Game, AT&T knew its presence had to be bold...
Three Ways to Engage Gamers
From Comic-Con to E3, video gaming conventions are more popular than ever. Drawing thousands of attendees each year, they offer prime opportunities for brands to connect with avid gamers on their passion points. But these diehard fans know their favorite franchises inside and out, making authenticity paramount to building a successful activation. For brands looking...
Gamers spend ‘One Night in Karazhan’
Blizzard Entertainment’s Hearthstone franchise on Aug. 5 set a new precedent for immersive theatrical experiences with a launch event for the latest iteration of Heroes of Warcraft, its popular digital card game. The Los Angeles-based event brought the new title, One Night in Karazhan, to life through the recreation of popular game sequences. From a...
Women in Events Share Their Favorite Books and TED Talks
Every year, our Women in Events special report offers insights from some of the best and brightest females in the industry. In our roundtable discussions with this year’s crop of leading ladies, we heard about mutual concerns like balancing home and work life and breaking the glass ceiling—but we also got a little more personal....