Author archive for Rachel Boucher
Weighing In: The Pepsi and NBA Sponsorship Deal
Pepsi on April 13 announced it was taking over sponsorship rights of the NBA, leveraging its Mountain Dew, Aquafina, Brisk, Doritos and Ruffles brands to engage NBA fans, and terminating the 28-year-old deal previously held by Coca-Cola. Under the terms of the sponsorship, Mountain Dew will serve as the lead brand of the partnership in...
Kenmore Helps Clean Up At Dirty Girl Mud Run
The Dirty Girl Mud Run is just that—dirty. So, for a second year in a row, Kenmore is, quite appropriately, stepping in to help runners clean up with an interactive laundry center at 15 regional race sites. Kenmore is the official household appliance sponsor of the series, an original women-only national 5K muddy, obstacle race...
Tips For Creating Shareable Influencer Events
Influencer events are often designed for convenience—city-central with cocktails and a sleek sendoff after critical messaging is delivered. Selfies, food porn, presentations and press: check. But social media startup heartYN recently took a counterintuitive approach for the launch of its online community, whisking away top influencers to a remote location four hours north of Los...
LG Recruits Consumers In Final Four Fan Fest Experience
To strengthen its sponsorship of collegiate sports, LG returned to the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest April 3-6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, with a brand new footprint. Different from previous years’ experiences surrounding LG House, and products displayed in a home environment, the new 4,500-square-foot LG Training Facility was designed like...