Author archive for Rachel Boucher
How Samsung’s Unpacked Event Engaged Viewers Live and Virtually
There is a lot at stake with product launch events and, perhaps, a little more so for the biannual Samsung Unpacked. A few fun facts: This year, there were more than 1.5-times the audience that the Oscars pull in viewing the Samsung Unpacked live-stream as it unfolded. That’s 44 million people tuning in virtually throughout...
Virgin Launches a New Route with Cultural Experiences and Sir Richard Branson
Launching a new flight route is a big deal for an airline, and marketing the different reasons why the destinations matter and should be linked is an important part of the process. In launching its new route from Los Angeles to Manchester, England, Virgin Atlantic hosted the LAxMAN influencer event that featured influencers in...
Cantroller, Twitch Launch and E3: How Miller Lite is Scoring with Gamers
With the meteoric rise of business opportunities in esports, brands are jockeying for a piece of the action with sponsorships, experiences and, in the case of Miller Lite, a beer can you can play video games with. Miller Lite introduced a 10-button “Cantroller,” crafted with a flexible circuit board, Bluetooth technology and a three-hour (rechargeable)...
L.L. Bean Hosts Marshmallow Roasts in Cities with ‘S’more out of Summer’
We all say it: Summer goes by too quickly. So, L.L. Bean this summer is activating experiences designed to help consumers create and savor the moments—and, naturally, spend more time outdoors. The brand’s new fully integrated “S’more out of Summer” campaign involves pop-up campsites in cities across the country, activations at community events, digital extensions,...