Author archive for Rachel Boucher
Taking a Tonic Journey With Bombay Sapphire
“The sixth floor, that’s where the really cool bar is,” says a woman to a friend in the elevator at Spring Studios in lower Manhattan, Tribeca Film Festival’s new-this-year event venue. It was home to the festival’s Storyscapes Exhibit and Lounge, presented with headline sponsor Bombay Sapphire April 16-18, that showcased five interactive projects by...
Craft Beer Brand Launches an IPA and a Pop-Up Strategy
The IPA or India Pale Ale is the No. 1 category in craft beer, and expectedly, the competition for attention is stiff. So when Cooperstown, NY-based Brewery Ommegang set out to launch Nirvana IPA, its first American-style IPA, the company took a cue from experiential. Rather than take a conventional route with a special on-premise...
Grill Academy Tour: Weber Eyes Consumer Classes
After a successful inaugural year targeting retail associates in 2014, Weber has expanded the Weber Grill Academy Experience mobile tour—and this spring, the brand is evolving the strategy to include a consumer-focused leg in the schedule. The program, which launched in February, has expanded from two touring units to three units, splitting coverage across the...
Social Media Top Tip: How To Work With Bloggers
The “blogosphere” has grown up. Yes, bloggers are still self-publishers. It’s what distinguishes them from traditional media. But today’s top bloggers can wield enormous power and influence over purchase decisions. According to one study, 41 percent of consumers say that blogs are among the top three sources that influence their purchase decisions, beating out branded...