Rachel Boucher

Rachel joined Event Marketer in 2012 and today serves as the brand's head of content. Her travels covering the experiential marketing industry have ranged from CES in Las Vegas to Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida (hey, it's never too late)—and everywhere in between.
  • Say The Password: Mophie’s Speakeasy at CES

    On the outside it looked like a giant black box, but Mophie’s International CES exhibit strategy centered on one big secret: a 1920s-themed speakeasy. It was located inside the 40-foot by 70-foot booth and featured a full bar, bartender (wearing suspenders and a bow tie), plush lounge chairs and tables—an oasis for the mobile battery […]

  • Food and Beverage Trends: What’s Cookin’ For 2015

    In this age of fickle foodies and Top Chefs, event attendees are expecting a certain kind of experience when satisfying their appetites. It appears food and beverage trends are following suit. Event marketers are incorporating exotic ingredients, as FX did for a horror-themed release party. Hosting pop-up dinners, such as Acura’s white party in Brooklyn. […]

  • Open House Events Help Sell a Luxury Lifestyle

    Real estate agents used to tempt potential homebuyers with a plate of freshly baked cookies. Agents of high-end properties in Florida, however, are taking a cue from the experiential industry and selling luxury through open house events. Some are hiring Saks Fifth Avenue models to offer a spritz of perfume in the master bath. Others […]

  • Tweets Power AT&T’s Storefront Interactive Display

    AT&T this holiday season set out to increase visibility as a gift-giving destination with a tech-infused interactive display at its flagship store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The experience, tied to Twitter, was designed to attract consumers and drive home the message that the brand’s retail stores offer more than just cell phones. The result […]

  • AOL Shifts Focus For A C-Suite Upfront Event

    Last year AOL aimed to lead the programmatic movement by “disrupting” Advertising Week with a first-ever Programmatic Upfront, showcasing the future of digital ad-buying software for 700 guests. In September, AOL took a decidedly exclusive approach for its second-annual Programmatic Upfront, targeting 150 executive-level clients with an invite-only c-suite upfront event on Advertising Week’s opening […]