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B-to-C EventsAmex at Art Basel: Platinum House Provides Women-Focused Networking and Late-Night Bites for Cardmembers
American Express brought its Platinum House experience to the 1 Hotel South Beach at Art Basel in Miami Dec. 6-8, offering benefits and experiences exclusively for Platinum Card holders—from free Equinox fitness classes to a live art installation to a special performance on a private beach by Pharrell Williams. But this year’s design and programming […]
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B-to-C EventsOverwatch League Team NY Excelsior Creates a Pop-up Shop for the Gaming Community
Since the Overwatch League’s inaugural season wrapped in July, New York City’s professional esports team the NY Excelsior (NYXL) wanted to create something special for its fanbase at the end of the year, ahead of the league’s second season kickoff Feb. 14. Building off of a successful pop-up shop it created in July in Brooklyn, […]
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B-to-C EventsNew Research Draws Parallels Between Esports and Traditional Sports Fans
Gamers and esports fans may seem like their own breed, but according to new data in Simmons Research’s 2018 Sports Fan and Engagement Study, there are many parallels between traditional sports fans and esports fans. Which means plenty of opportunity for non-endemic brands to comfortably cross into the space. In fact, gamers welcome it. According […]
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B-to-C EventsHow Espolòn Tequila Wins Over Bartenders with ‘Cocktail Fights’ and Costumes
Cocktail-loving consumers in bars today are faced with a multitude of spirits to choose from. So, for beverage brands like Espolòn Tequila, it’s critical to stand out on the shelf. A tried-and-true way to do that is through bartender advocacy—because if the bartender is excited about it, you’re drinking it. Enter: Espolòn Tequila’s “Cocktail Fights,” […]
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B-to-C EventsQ&A Part Two: Former Activision Blizzard Exec Mike Sepso on Top Trends and Brands in Esports
Understanding the esports industry is one thing. Activating within it is another. Whether your brand is already playing in the esports space or just getting started, it’s important to recognize trends in the esports business to get ahead of the game. Esports pioneer Mike Sepso and former NBA and IMG executive Bobby Sharma recently created […]