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Grill Academy Tour: Weber Eyes Consumer Classes
After a successful inaugural year targeting retail associates in 2014, Weber has expanded the Weber Grill Academy Experience mobile tour—and this spring, the brand is evolving the strategy to include a consumer-focused leg in the schedule. The program, which launched in February, has expanded from two touring units to three units, splitting coverage across the...
Social Media Top Tip: How To Work With Bloggers
The “blogosphere” has grown up. Yes, bloggers are still self-publishers. It’s what distinguishes them from traditional media. But today’s top bloggers can wield enormous power and influence over purchase decisions. According to one study, 41 percent of consumers say that blogs are among the top three sources that influence their purchase decisions, beating out branded...
A Robust Event Industry Has Marketers Jockeying For Space
A strong economy and an increase in corporate meetings and conferences have event marketers scrambling to lock in dates and venues much earlier than they have in years past. Convention centers in major cities are booked up as much as five, 10, even 15 years in advance. Key dates are taken and hotel rooms are...
Flash Sampling: Dos Equis’ Twist On Cinco De Mayo
If you were bummed out that Cinco de Mayo fell on a Tuesday this year, you weren’t alone. So was Dos Equis, the Mexican beer brand, which got a jump on the celebration with Dos De Mayo, a campaign that not only offered a play on words but a two-pronged experiential approach that involved on-premise...