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B-to-C EventsSports Sponsorship Update, Part 2: How Brands are Driving Measurable Change for Women’s Sports
The phrase “a rising tide lifts all boats” isn’t often associated with competing brands. But when it comes to increasing visibility for women’s sports, sponsors are steadfast in their commitment to inspiring other brands to jump aboard.
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PodcastPodcast: Why Brands Need to ‘Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable’ in LGBTQ+ Marketing
Somewhere between 2020’s DEI reckoning and the violent rhetoric queer people are facing in 2023, the level of support provided to the LGBTQ+ community by brands has taken a nosedive. Look no further than the obvious lack of brand-backed Pride events, advertising and charitable donations this year. It’s a turbulent time that calls for organizations […]
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B-to-C EventsSDCC 2023: We’re Flying Our Geek Flag to the Top Eight Comic-Con Activations
San Diego Comic-Con was poised for a banner year in 2023, but when Hollywood writers and actors launched the SAG-AFTRA strike, the fate of the 53-year-old fan convention was in question. Industry giants Marvel and DC Comics didn’t show up, there wasn’t enough talent for the event’s myriad panels, and brands that typically build large-scale […]
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B-to-C EventsMotorola Recruits Cirque du Soleil Acrobats for the Reveal of its Razr+ Smartphone
If you were of age in the aughts, you’ll recall that Motorola’s Razr flip phone was a pop culture sensation (yes, we had one, and yes, we cherished it almost as much as our MySpace profile). The iconic device has since returned as a foldable smartphone, and for the global unveiling of its latest iteration, the razr+, Motorola aimed to reinfiltrate the zeitgeist with the help of Cirque du Soleil.
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B-to-B EventsCannes Lions 2023: Eight Creative Experiential Tactics We Loved
Top players from the marketing and advertising community cruised into the French Riviera in June for five days of industry collaboration and education at the 70th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. And amid the formal sessions, awards programming and opulent yacht parties, sponsors stole a slice of the spotlight with enticing brand environments […]