Objective of Event: Drive consumer consideration

For its sponsorship of a four-stop mini-tour by Dave Matthews Band, Verizon unleashed a full mix of activation tools. Concertgoers got chances to play with a range of Verizon products, of course, but the company also added activities to complement the events, pulled in elements from its other sponsorships, deployed a philanthropic angle and used […]

Creating a buzz about new Windows products was easy with the Windows on Wheels campaign, a rolling “digital city” that parked at retail centers. A 50-foot trailer featuring floor-to-ceiling Plexiglas on all sides, the vehicle housed a stylish living room and office decked out with the latest Microsoft had to offer, including a Tablet PC, […]

First, the premise: Unilever introduced Clix, a line extension of the popular Axe body spray for men, with a TV ad in which the ultra-dreamy Nick Lachey uses a handheld clicker to keep track of all of the women he “clicks” with. Dreaminess notwithstanding, Lachey gets far fewer clicks than an ordinary Joe who happened […]

DHL scored a home run last summer with its Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes program, which celebrated the history of America’s favorite pastime and created an emotional connection with fans of all ages. Each MLB franchise nominated five players for the official ballot. Fans voted from July 18 to September 17 at the stadiums, online […]

In a deliciously ironic event marketing moment, DiGiorno—the brand whose TV ads crow “It’s not delivery!”—took its microwave pizzas out of the freezer to deliver samples to hungry consumers. To build just the right vehicle for the job, DiGiorno converted a box truck into a microwave kitchen-on-wheels. The exterior of the truck was clad with […]