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B-to-C Events

  • Where Are They Now: Lou Bitonti

    Jeep

    August/September 2004

  • Where Are They Now: Cathy Bessant

    May 2005

    Bank of America

    Back then: Two years ago Bank of America was on a growth jag beefing up consumer capabilities bolstering commercial lines of business and enhancing rate derivatives and equity products—and dialing up its marketing tools under cmo Cathy Bessant.

  • Where Are They Now: Rich Lehrfeld

    June 2005

    American Express

    Back then: Rich Lehrfeld (in jacket) vp-global sponsorships was hitting an ace with AmEx’s sponsorship of the US Open which turned New York into Tennis Town and netted the brand a 2005 Grand Ex Award. AmEx transformed Rockefeller Center into a mini National Tennis Center complete with stadium seating a Jumbotron even a grass lawn. At Flushing Meadows cardmembers received exclusive offers and access. “It’s about understanding the customer ” Lehrfeld said.

  • Where Are They Now: Jocelyne Attal

    August/September 2005

    Avaya

    Back then: Avaya was kicking up its second FIFA World Cup sponsorship and Jocelyne Attal cmo was crafting a year’s marketing message around the idea that if the high-tech company can provide the communications infrastructure for the world’s biggest sports event it can run yours too. World Cup was an unqualified success; but now more targeted online and live events were scoring with customers.

  • On-Premise: Corona Extends Film Tour Sponsorship With Apres-ski Environment

    It’s known for its beach-themed TV spots but Corona’s latest sponsorship gives the brand an entrée into skiing. The Modelo Brands brew recently signed a three-year sponsorship with Warren Miller Entertainment aligning Corona with WME’s annual screenings of extreme skiing documentaries. This year’s 19-date 11-city tour around the movie “Off the Grid ” kicked off in late October and wraps Dec. 7 in Long Beach CA.