Sponsorships

Sports fans comprise one of the most passionate and powerful demographics in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that top brands consistently bring their A-game to their sports sponsorship activations. From non-endemic companies, like Barilla, to more predictable ones, like Budweiser, sponsors are finding clever ways to bring fans closer to the game, the athletes—and […]

To increase its presence in the U.S., Australia-based vitamin and supplement brand Swisse activated a destination for its “wellness warrior” target at Wanderlust 108, Sept. 9 in Brooklyn, NY, offering consumers a soothing lounge, garden and detox center. Wanderlust 108, a one-day event series as part of the larger Wanderlust festivals, is described as “the […]

Traveling to a music festival is fun, but the quest to find nearby lodging? Not so much. For one sweepstakes winner, however, HomeAway, an online vacation rental marketplace, changed the game. During the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park, this year Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 12-14, Austinite Zach Moses […]

Intel is a technology brand best known for powering the PC. But a key company directive is to expand consumers’ perception of the brand far beyond that familiarity. Enter the Fast Company Innovation Festival. During the five-day festival that attracts futurists, entrepreneurs and change-makers, the brand created the Intel House pop-up event space in New […]

As much of the culinary world continues to hype complex meals featuring exotic ingredients and unconventional combinations, Barilla is keeping things simple. The 141-year-old pasta brand touted its understated approach Sept. 21-23 at the Laver Cup tennis tournament in Chicago with chef demonstrations, cook-offs and a clean design aesthetic that underscored its messaging. Part of […]