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New Balance Takes College Campuses by Storm
When it comes to marketing, New Balance used to be low-key, eschewing splashy ads and million-dollar endorsers favored by big spenders Nike and adidas. Who needed all that, when the brand enjoyed a loyal following among serious runners who favored its comfortable shoes, width sizing and performance features? But in 2008 the quiet company shook...
Nokia Turns New Product Campaign Over to Bloggers
When Nokia released its N97 multimedia device targeting early adopters of the latest and greatest in technology, it handed its campaign and device over to bloggers and invited them to post their discoveries online during a two-week tour to Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Challenges included reaching out through various online channels and hosting...
Influencer Moms Help Raise Awareness for EA Game
EA’s research indicated that the best way to launch its new fitness product EA Sports Active was to tap into key influencers in the female, especially mom, category. On a mission to reach 500 American women, EA Sports sent out a call for busy moms with active online social networks. In a matter of weeks,...
Ford Puts Fiestas in the Hands of Tweeting Trendsetters
Ford’s Fiesta Movement put 100 young trendsetters behind the wheels of 100 Fiestas for six months. As part of a social media initiative, they received gas and insurance, test drove and “lived” with the car, traveling as “agents” on special “missions” who then related their experiences through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. The...