Sampling

Most consumers think of Skinnygirl strictly as a cocktail brand that produces low-calorie alcoholic beverages. But with a new line of protein bars and shakes set to hit Walmart shelves on Nov. 20, the brand needed to showcase its healthier side, prompting a food truck experience that took its protein-filled treats to the streets. On […]

Rachael Ray Every Day magazine on Oct. 14 celebrated its 10th anniversary in New York City with a customized food truck that served up the staff’s favorite burgers and handed out giveaways. Later that night, the publication held a VIP party for media, press, bloggers and clients. The magazine rewrapped an existing food truck, Frites […]

Birchbox redefined the meaning of BYOB in August with its biggest activation to date—a three-city tour that invited consumers to “Build Your Own Box” with its array of beauty products. With the three-day stints in Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles, the brand invited consumers to browse a handpicked assortment of makeup, skin care and hair […]

Colorado craft beer brand Upslope on Sept. 19 literally sent beer fans up a Rocky Mountain Trail as part of a strategy to release its limited edition Oktoberfest Lager. The effort also aligned with its campaign hashtag, #apreseverything, which positions the brand as an after-adventure cold beer reward. The one-day activation, called Backcountry Tap Room, […]

To elevate its “Make Moments Happen” marketing messaging in a live setting, and build momentum for a new in-store promotion and ad campaign, Nescafé Clásico on July 13 activated a sampling experience at Bayside Marketplace in Miami with a surprise-and-delight twist. Brand ambassadors handed out samples made with Nescafé Clásico to passersby and asked, “Would […]