Author archive for Rachel Boucher
A ‘Transformers’ Street Mural Activation Packs a Commercial Punch for Hasbro and Amazon
To capitalize on the buzz surrounding the release of the “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” feature film in the U.S., and to drive traffic to the official “Transformers” Amazon storefront where exclusive toys, apparel and other products are available, Hasbro in collaboration with Amazon activated a fan event in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn,...
Ashley’s Beach Retreat Invites Consumers to Envision Their Ideal Outdoor Setups
Furniture retail brand Ashley activated the Beach Retreat at the Santa Monica Pier that highlighted the brand’s latest outdoor furniture offerings and allowed consumer passersby to lounge, enjoy a festive beverage, and listen to music. The activation took place over the weekend, June 17-18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in a high-traffic location on...
IBM Think Kicks Off a New Chapter with an Agile, Personalized Flagship Experience
Like many of the industry’s mega b-to-b shows, IBM Think is evolving to reflect the current business environment—one that is driven by speed and personalization. The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person...
Five Fast Facts: Metacore’s Live Action ‘Merge Mansion’ Experience
The gaming space is vast with a variety of players and lifestyles associated with it. Such is the case with Merge Mansion, a downloadable mobile game launched in 2020 by developer Metacore. More than 2 million active users renovate and decorate the grounds of a mysterious mansion while uncovering clues, and unfurling a storyline, about...