Author archive for Kait Shea
Billboard Goes ‘Back to the Block’ with Concert Series
Billboard brought hip-hop stars and their most passionate fans “Back to the Block” with an intimate concert series that returned the artists to their humble beginnings. In partnership with 1800 Tequila, the brand in May and June offered exclusive performances at venues that helped hip-hop stars break into the music industry. The tour included performances...
Jack Link’s Marks Jerky Day with an Ultimeat Meatathon
Jack Link’s beefed up its sponsorship of the Brooklyn, NY-based Northside Festival (June 11-12) with a 612-foot long obstacle course that encouraged consumers to tap their primal side. Dubbed the Ultimeat Meatathon, the activation paid tribute to National Jerky Day—and EM was there to capture the action in all its meaty glory. The event marked...
Three Ways EMC World Delivers Topnotch B-to-B Events
Data storage company EMC knows a thing or two about producing killer b-to-b events. The brand in May executed its 16th annual user conference, EMC World, operating under a “modernize” theme and drawing a combined total of 53,000 live and virtual attendees to Las Vegas. Although the b-to-b event is revitalized every year, its festival...
How to Turn Influencer Events into Shareable Adventures
Engaging influencers through live experiences is quickly becoming one of the smartest ways to augment a brand message, but not all influencer events are created equal. Some generate an explosion of content while others fizzle out without offering much in the way of amplification. Here are four recent influencer event strategies that leveraged the spirit...