B-to-C Events

  • Where Are They Now: Andrea Spiegel

    February/March 2006

    JetBlue

    Back then: In early 2006 Andrea Spiegel vp-marketing was coming off a year filled with hundreds of events for the quirky friendly airline so many that she planned to tighten her seatbelt around fewer events and better activation for the same budget. Her flight plan: to find the common thread among programs to be consistent and adaptable. Oh and to capitalize on a company-wide database to track ticket purchases for a smooth landing to ROI.

  • Where Are They Now: Jim Farley

    May 2006

    Toyota

  • Where Are They Now: Elaina Mango

    June/July 2006

    Verizon

  • Where Are They Now: Julie Alonso

    October 2006

    Gap

    Back then: Julie Alonso senior director-buzz marketing and p.r. was leading a big push into live marketing at Gap including a mix of music programs influencer events and p.r. She enlisted brand ambassadors in key markets and staged events at Gap stores to pump up the brand’s volume. The nation’s largest specialty apparel retailer however has its share of woes including a two-year sales slump and several seasons of fashion misses.  

  • Where Are They Now: Deborah Wahl Meyer

    November/December 2006

    Lexus

    Back then: Deborah Wahl Meyer vp-marketing was increasing Lexus’ national event portfolio from 31 to 53 events and broadcast and interactive were also becoming a focus which ultimately garnered Wahl Meyer the coveted title of captain of EM’s illustrious Dream Team.