There were many key findings kicked around at M2W: The Marketing to Women Conference held in Chicago earlier this year. Among the most significant: that women, as the dominant drivers of our consumer economy, account for $7 trillion of annual spending in the U.S. and more than $20 trillion globally. Another trend, says Sam Ellison […]

One of the most often overlooked reasons why an experiential marketing program fails is staffing. A brand experience can live and die by its representatives in the field. Hiring a Rock Star Brand Ambassador not only means that you can sleep better at night knowing the details are in the hands of a capable, confident professional, but also that you will have a holistic view of the entire experience.

Moderne Communications has partnered up with CBS Radio to launch this summer’s Wendy’s #SipMeUp Mobile Tour to promote their newest beverages. The Mobile Tour will be traveling all around the tristate area handing out free samples of the following new additions to their beverage repertoire: Blueberry Pineapple FRUITEA CHILLERSTM, Orange Mango FRUITEA CHILLERSTM, and Blackberry Lemonade. http://www.modernecommunications.com/mobile-tours-expertise

With 20 years in consumer marketing roles, eight of them at Bacardi, Dima Ivanov knows a thing or two about marketing—and rum. In January this year, the 38-year-old became cmo of the privately held spirits company and president of Bacardi Global Brands where he oversees worldwide marketing. Before that he served as managing director for […]

As title sponsor of the 2015 Amgen Tour of California for a 10th year, Amgen, a biopharmaceutical company, deployed wellness activations at stops along the cycling route in the fan experience called the Lifestyle Festival. The race (owned by AEG) kicked off May 8 in Sacramento, traveling along California’s most recognizable roadways, highways and coastline […]