B-to-C Events
NatGeo Channel Showcases the Art of Illusion
To promote season two of its popular “Brain Games” series, National Geographic Channel on Jan. 9 activated an illusions gallery in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal that had busy commuters appearing to levitate, walk on ceilings, shrink in size and even lose their heads. The gallery also traveled to Los Angeles (Jan. 3 to...
College Inn Fans Trade ‘Likes’ for Soup
College Inn, maker of beef, chicken and vegetable broths, served up a little soup for the soul right before the Thanksgiving holiday, letting consumers visiting its Social Kitchen campaign microsite give strangers on the streets of New York City a bowl of soup in exchange for “Liking” the brand on Facebook. The truck stopped in...
How Diversity Drives Marketing Success for American Express
A pair of landmark Supreme Court decisions and a new wave of states enacting same-sex marriage have made 2013 a pivotal year for LGBT Americans fighting for equal rights. This influential demographic is stronger than ever, growing with recognition and support more than ever, and marketers are, more than ever, recognizing its potential. American Express...
Five Tips For Connecting With Hispanic Consumers
The November/December issue of Event Marketer offers an in-depth look at marketing to Hispanics. Here, we bring you some top-level advice from industry insiders on how to connect with this important demographic. 1. Tap into Hispanic passion points—whether that be soccer, music or food. Jose Torrens, brand manager, multicultural marketing at Coca-Cola, says, “All of...