Ally Financial’s CMO on Gamification, Economic Mobility and Financial Literacy
To promote financial literacy among middle school-aged students, Ally Financial recently teamed up with rapper Big Sean and popular computer game Minecraft to create “Fintropolis,” a world within the game that weaves financial lessons into the experience as players navigate through it. And as of last week, it surpassed one million downloads. “Getting people to...
Executive Q&A: Lexus Goes ‘All In’ on Gaming With a Concept Car Designed by Twitch Users
How the automaker is appealing to a whole new generation of car buyers To engage younger consumers and support the launch of its 2021 Lexus IS sports sedan, the luxury carmaker recently staged a pair of interactive, livestreamed events on Twitch that concluded with a unique takeaway for the gaming community: a Lexus IS concept...
Six Brand Ambassador Roles for Events—Plus, How to Keep Staffers Safe
Forget ‘warm bodies’—these brand ambassador types are essential staff members Brand ambassadors have always been a valuable part of the experiential ecosystem, and perhaps now more than ever, their ability to manage crowds, give direction, add context to an experience and make people feel at ease is essential. We’ve come a long way from recruiting...
EM Buzz – 8/26/2021
08.26.21 With the U.S. Open Tennis Championships kicking off on Monday and pro football right around the corner, it's time to huddle up on your fan engagement strategies. Here are five insights on how sports sponsorship has evolved for brands and fans amid the pandemic. HBO Max Pa'lante Opens up the Doors to Dominican Culture...