Objective of Event: Drive consumer consideration
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Hitachi Targets Two Demos with Facebook Concerts
W When Hitachi Global Storage Technologies was launching its G-Technology brand in the U.S. and Europe, the brand wanted to make Facebook growth a significant source of attention and awareness while launching the product line to two consumer groups—creative professionals and tech enthusiasts. To accomplish that, the brand created Tight Space, a series of live […]
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Harley Revs Up Younger Buyers with Influencer Events
As most iconic brands do, Harley-Davidson had reached a point where it needed to reconnect with young buyers and generate new leads. Marketers knew the brand’s retro rebel image was an asset, but one that needed some modern spin in order to be relevant to the new target. So it created the Harley-Davidson Boot Camps, […]
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Google Samples its ‘Wallet’ App with In-store Spree
After launching Google Wallet, an app that turns mobile devices into virtual wallets, Google needed to help consumers understand how the service works. The company teamed up with American Eagle Outfitters in Times Square to create the Google Wallet Tapping Spree. At the store, customers were greeted by a brand ambassador who invited them to […]
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Google Targets Travelers with Laptop Loan Program
Outside of demos at consumer electronics retailers, sampling opportunities can be tough to come by for marketers of laptop computers—particularly when the target consumer is the on-the-go business traveler. Google turned that challenge into an opportunity by loaning Chromebook computers—laptops that run on the company’s Chrome operating system—to travelers flying on Virgin America from San […]
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GM Touts OnStar with Mobile Command Center
General Motors’ OnStar vehicle assistance service has gained traction among car buyers, but the automaker wanted to spread the word about a newer, related product called the FMV (For My Vehicle) Mirror. Available to owners of any make of car—not just GM models—the product offers the same support and services as OnStar. To get the […]




