Type of Event: Buzz/word-of-mouth programs

Camp Dirt promised 10 pairs of consumers a chance to experience a weekend of fun and filth at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, CO. The program played up Dial for Men’s tagline, “Get your dirt on. We’ll get it off.” Nine men and one woman were selected by a social media-driven sweepstakes and […]

It’s tough to improve on the Brussels skyline, but that’s exactly what Electrolux Home Products did when it erected a distinctly modern temporary exhibit atop one of the city’s monuments. The cantilevered 30-ton pavilion appeared to be a life-sized piece of origami made from glossy white perforated paper, perched precariously atop an ancient city building. While […]

Gnomes have an interesting existence: If they’re not popping up in vacation photos, they’re being kidnapped from our neighbors’ yards. A&E leveraged our fascination with the little guys for its Shipping Wars Launch-Influencer Tour. The cable network strapped a 60-foot gnome wrapped in shipping tape to the back of a truck and set out on a […]

Do-it-yourselfers can often be difficult consumers for brands to reach. Rather than fight their inherent non-commercial attitude, Pilsner Urquell decided to embrace the ethos. The brewer launched a competition to see which amateur home brewer could make the best Czech-style pilsner. The Pilsner Urquell Master Home Brewer Competition began by inviting home brewers in Chicago, New […]

For the South by Southwest Interactive, Film and Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, Pepsi set out to drive consumer excitement and buzz in-market while positioning Pepsi Max as a progressive brand. To do that, the company designed the Pepsi Max @ SXSW Lot, an interactive consumer experience in downtown Austin that played host to […]