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Inside Microsoft’s ‘Good To Great’ Budget Strategy
After a complete overhaul in 2013, Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference is on a roll. Survey scores are up, partner satisfaction is soaring and internal teams are stealing ideas from the show. But rather than go into the 2014 show with an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach, the team instead decided to test...
Influencer Event Brews Content For Pure Leaf
To give the launch of its first-ever TV spot a boost and set its product apart in a competitive category, Pure Leaf Iced Tea hosted an intimate influencer experience at Gray’s Loft in midtown Manhattan on April 16. We were there. Here’s a look inside. When attendees arrived at the crisp white penthouse (fewer than...
Toyota Beacons Offer Insights Into Visitor Behavior
For years marketers have relied on video, surveys and anecdotal data to gauge in-booth engagement on the show floor. At the New York International Auto Show April 1-12, Toyota leveraged beacons—small, silent trackers that captured attendance, dwell time, inbound and outbound traffic flows and engagement at specific zones. While beacons are expert at helping to...
Off-Roading In Manhattan With Camp Jeep
Automakers at this year’s New York International Auto Show (April 2-12) had plenty of engaging experiences to offer, but after testing out the Camp Jeep Outdoor Off-Roading Ride Along, it seems they’ve still got some work to do. To simulate the experience of off-road driving, Jeep offered auto show attendees a chance to take a...