B-to-B Events

Even with all that real estate Intel managed to make everything tie together thematically. Each and every element was cherry-picked and engineered to bring the brand to life and show just “how Intel makes a difference in their daily lives ” says Victor Torregroza events program manager for Intel.

When picking and choosing professional events to attend people want to get the most bang for their buck especially since with b-to-b events it’s usually the company’s buck and those aren’t exactly flowing freely nowadays. One way to stir up interest in your event is to give attendees an online sneak peek of what they can expect on site as well as a conversation extender that goes well beyond event day. With a nudge from technology companies are doing just that by adding an online social networking component to events and conferences.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a division of Wells Fargo Bank last month reached thousands of real estate professionals in 29 markets via a live simulcast held in 50 multiplex movie theaters. The simulcast launched the company’s 2008 outreach to consumers and focused on first-time home buyers low- to moderate-income and multicultural consumers with key messages about the housing market and challenges consumers are experiencing.

WITH VIRAL MARKETING top of mind cool green-screen programs can create the buzz brands are looking for online. One way a brand can get consumers excited about engaging with its green-screen activation is by creating video opportunities worthy of a YouTube click. EM takes a look at video green screens and how they’re upping interactivity between brand and consumer.

Part drag queen part sales pro and giver of a lot of off-color one-liners Miss Dixie Longate proves that entertainment value and marketing chops can not only fluff up a stale brand perception it can sustain enough word-of-mouth to push one savvy (and saucy) Tupperware saleswoman straight to the top. This year Dixie’s taking her show on the road with an off-Broadway production that adapts her in-home events for the stage. EM caught up with her to find out what keeps her in high demand.