Posts tagged with ‘sxsw’
Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon
If ever there were an event that lets brands flex some strategic muscle, it’s SXSW. The annual Austin-based conference and festivals, this year March 8-17, attracts influential and savvy audiences that hail from the film, emerging tech and music industries. Engaging this crowd is a tall order for brands, some of whom forgo traditional activations...
HBO and the Red Cross ask ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans to Bleed for the Throne at SXSW
Having landed safely at SXSW in Austin, EM is ready to cruise the creative brand activations and report back on the standouts. So, what better way to kick off our coverage than with one of the most buzzworthy activations of the fest? Ahead of the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones,” HBO partnered...
And We’re Live: Dell’s Tips for Creating Live Event Broadcasts That Drive Engagement
Four tips for optimizing viewership and engagement—from the show floor Content continues to be king in events, with brands investing so heavily in at-event content strategies that they’re building dedicated studios within event footprints and exhibit spaces, pushing out content on-demand, publishing broadcast schedules, recruiting speakers and powering the programs with on-site video production...
Q&A: ABC’s Director of Events on What Makes a Meaningful Fan Experience
ABC’s nostalgia-filled “Roseanne” activation at SXSW was one of the festival’s most talked about brand experiences, and with 3,000 attendees participating in the activation in just three days, it’s safe to say the network is on to something when it comes to engaging fans. To learn more about the strategy behind ABC’s Southby presence, we...