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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 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 […]

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 […]

There is something about those headsets. Strap one on, look left and then right, and suddenly, you’re not in Kansas anymore. We’re talking Virtual Reality, of course, that cutting-edge technology that’s popping up at events and giving event marketers countless new ways to engage, impress and immerse consumers in their brands. But before you roll […]

Kipling earlier this month brought its Make Happy campaign to New York City, distributing flowers, metro cards, sweet treats and Kipling-branded gifts to busy commuters passing through Herald Square. If its bright pink branded truck wasn’t enough to catch their attention, the friendly brand ambassadors who invited them to stop and share what makes them […]