B-to-B Events

Smirnoff once again is leveraging the power of Facebook to reach revelers around the globe through its Nightlife Exchange Project. And to shake things up a bit, this year it is introducing Madonna into the mix. Last year’s inaugural effort had Smirnoff’s Facebook fans sharing their nightlife faves, from music, to fashion, to venues, to food and, of course, cocktails. They submitted more than 33,000 ideas to facebook.com/smirnoff, and the best of them came to life at 14 events around the globe on one night—Nov.

Sunglasses brand Costa Del Mar has been a friend of the environment since 1986 when the company became the first official supplier of polarized sunglasses for conservation organization NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Since then, the brand has become a top supplier of shades and gear for anglers, boaters and adventurers alike, as well as a long-time supporter of philanthropies like the Coastal Conservation Association.

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Banking on the same success its Comic-Con activation had last year when AMC launched its zombie series “The Walking Dead,” the network returned this July with a replica set from season one as it gears up for the return of the series in October. The set depicted the Merle Dixon character chained to the Atlanta department store rooftop moments before he cuts off his own hand, while the zombies attempt to push through the door. Attendees were given the chance to be in Merle’s shoes by putting on a set of handcuffs and pretending to cut off their own hand for a photo-op.

Tasked with rolling out new retirement and annuities product features to thousands of financial advisors nationwide, MetLife insurance this spring made a virtual event for the first time a significant part of the push to connect with internal advisors, as well as third party advisors from banks and brokerage companies.