Author archive for Rachel Boucher
Live from CES 2019: Brands Bring Color, Connectivity and Causes to the Show Floor
With a massive footprint, taking over a dozen venues across Las Vegas, CES 2019 continues to be the industry jumping-off point and proving ground for technological innovation and, in our case, experience design and engagement. As we hit the ground running on day one of the show Jan. 8, we noticed more experiences than any...
New Year’s Eve Roundup: How Alcohol Brands Spiked Their Sampling Events in 2018
Good drinks often come with good stories, and brands across the spectrum of spirits and beers set out to create them this year using experiential to bring them to life. From explore-able spaces to unusual pairings to cheeky activations to a b-to-b setting rife with pomp and circumstance, on the eve of a new year,...
Three Insights on Activating at Art Basel without a ‘VIP’ Experience
Between the world class art and parties, standing out at Art Basel is a tall order. For Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, introducing consumers in the Miami Beach market to its independent hotels across the world, including its Royal Palm South Beach Miami property, required a dose of color and characters—something the brand is known for. Teaming...
In The Pantone Pantry by Tribute at Art Basel, Consumers Explore the Color of the Year
Art Basel Miami Beach is known for celebrity attendees and a menu of invite-only, brand-sponsored soirees. Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brands and partner Pantone created a decidedly consumer-friendly experience as together they revealed Pantone’s Color of the Year, Living Coral, during the festival with a pop-up Instagram museum-style installation called The Pantone Pantry by Tribute Portfolio....