Author archive for Rachel Boucher
How Courtyard Turned its Super Bowl Sleepover into the Ultimate Loyalty Program
Marriott’s Courtyard brand took rewarding customer loyalty to new heights—or rather, the end zone—when it created a platform for frequent guests to cash in rewards points for once-in-a-lifetime experiences tied to Super Bowl LIII. For one Marriott rewards member, Nick Pagliari of Wisconsin, that meant cashing in a record 3.25 million points to win the...
Three Insights from Intel on Creating Industry Event Experiences That Stick
How Intel approached an industry event with people in mind Like most technology brands, Intel is challenged with introducing its target audiences to innovations that often need some explanation—more importantly, demonstration. It’s why the brand has transformed what could be standard demos at events into product experiences that “democratize” its technologies and solutions. At the...
Stunt: Steve Buscemi’s ‘God’ Character Appears on Toast at Brunch Hotspots
All over the world, people have reported spotting religious figures in unexpected places, even on a piece of toast. It was that crunchy idea that led to a marketing stunt TBS executed in New York City to promote the series premiere of “Miracle Workers” starring Steve Buscemi as “God.” The brand teamed up with brunch...
Engaging Lifelong Fans: Inside Mattel’s Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Tour
Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand is a multi-generational property, one that attracts young consumers who play with the toy vehicles in their rooms on up to adult Hot Wheel collectors.