Author archive for Rachel Boucher
Inside Hearst Men’s Group’s Trade Shows Activations
The Detroit Auto Show may have always been a key stop for editors at Hearst Men’s Group publications Esquire, Popular Mechanics, Car and Driver and Road & Track. But for this year’s show Jan. 11-24, instead of simply covering it, the publisher for the first time activated at it, staking its claim as an authority...
How Brands are Using Alternative Housing in Events
Oscar Mayer cooked up a satisfying solution for fans eager to stay in sold-out San Francisco for Super Bowl 50: a fully loaded hot dog RV called the Wienie-Bago. But you had to be the highest bidder in order to stake your claim (or buns). Fans were invited to enter bids for a two-night stay...
Fresh Step’s Catdance Film Festival Returns to Sundance
Sundance Film Festival attendees traded popcorn for tuna treats at a different kind of independent film experience in Park City, UT: the Catdance Film Festival. The Jan. 21 event, presented by Fresh Step with the power of Febreze litter, featured host and “New Girl” actress Hannah Simone, a red carpet arrival and a premiere of...
Five Insights on Sustainability in Event Marketing
In our December issue, we explored the evolution of eco-friendly practices in event marketing and experience building. What we discovered is that, these days, going green at events is no longer an add-on but an expectation. Event marketers are taking a holistic approach to sustainability, examining the entire life cycle of an event and how the trickle-down...