Author archive for Kait Shea
Event Safety: 10 Fresh Tips for Keeping Events Secure in a Brave New World
In this era of routine terrorist attacks, devastating natural disasters and political unrest, it’s the million-dollar question plaguing the industry: How could this threat have been avoided? From eliminating foreseeable risks to being prepared for the worst, there’s never been a more critical time for event marketers to arm themselves with the intelligence and resources necessary...
American Express Aces the 2018 US Open with AR, Lounges and a Wearable
Amid the throngs of tennis fanatics, scorching temperatures and epic lines at the 2018 US Open, Aug. 27 to Sept. 9 in Queens, NY, a refuge awaited fans and cardmembers alike at the American Express Fan Experience. For 25 years, the financial services giant has partnered with the USTA to deliver exclusive cardmember benefits and...
Inside the US Open: Five Brands That Scored With Tennis Fans
Fan-centric activations add topspin to tournament sponsorships More than 700,000 tennis fans descend on the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center each year for the US Open, and this year, EM was among them. Held Aug. 27 through Sept. 9 in Queens, NY, the USTA’s renowned tournament marked its 50th anniversary by offering attendees nostalgic...
adidas Skateboarding and Journeys Elevate Action Sports at the Inaugural ‘Destination San Diego’ Event
adidas Skateboarding and longtime retail partner Journeys have a history of leveraging music and art to connect with consumers, and on Aug. 11, the brands bolstered their efforts with the launch of Destination San Diego, a free one-day event that blended the worlds of action sports, music, art and fashion. With their sights set on...