Author archive for Rachel Boucher
E! News Brings Mobile Interview Studio to SXSW
Who needs brick and mortar? E!, the NBCUniversal Cable entertainment channel, came up with a program for South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, that allowed it to have a strong presence at the festival, and also conduct celebrity interviews in a super efficient fashion. The solution was a vintage 1968 Airstream Safari trailer, restored and...
Pots of Gold: Are Brands Missing Out?
Forget sneaking into Starbucks or begging Bodega owners for mercy—if you’re ever in need of a restroom in New York City, a new service is now… at your service. Posh Stow & Go is New York City’s first members-only luxury bathroom and private day storage facility, and its first location is launching in Midtown in...
Inside USG’s Internal Olympics Event
When USG Corporation, manufacturer of building materials for the construction and remodeling industries, began looking for a platform to activate an overhaul of the company brand, it saw parallels between the Olympic Games and the “plan to win” strategic vision it had laid out for the company. So USG secured itself as Olympic sponsor of...
Comedy Central Serves Up Kegs and Eggs
To drive viewership for its original TV shows, Comedy Central on March 14 hosted an afternoon “Kegs and Eggs” party during the music segment of the South by Southwest Film, Music and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. Held at 508 Tequila Bar in the heart of the festival action, attendees were free to enjoy a...