Author archive for Sandra O’Loughlin
How a Skincare Brand Capitalized on Fashion Week
Big name brands have always been associated with New York Fashion Week, which this year took place Sept. 10 to 17. There’s title sponsor Mercedes-Benz, along with this year’s lead partners Lexus, Maybelline New York, TRESemmé, Intel, DHL and more. But smaller, up-and-coming brands can capitalize on the excitement surrounding fashion week, too. Case in...
How Changes in Event Marketing Affect Women
There was a time when event marketers were considered glorified party planners. Heck, you planned your daughter’s wedding. You’re qualified to organize your company’s annual shareholder meeting, correct? That may have been the case a few decades ago, but as experiential marketing has proven its value in terms of ROI, lead generation and boosting the...
Inside Essence Festival: Big Brands, Big Experiences
What started 20 years ago as an anniversary event for Essence magazine has grown to attract a half a million annual attendees Essence Festival has been called many things—the Super Bowl for African-American Women, a mecca of African-American culture, a party with a purpose. After spending two days in New Orleans at this celebration of...
Samsung Leverages a 15-Second Video Strategy
Looking to get its technology into the hands of young-minded Canadians, Samsung Canada is tapping into their love of music and film—and the rise of the 15-second video. The brand this summer brought its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge mobile phones with their powerful camera capabilities and fast-charging functionality to three of the country’s summer...