Author archive for Sandra O’Loughlin
Reverse Activations: Events in Your Audiences’ Living Rooms and Backyards
Today’s socially distant world has upended much of what we’re used to as consumers and businesses for now. Meetings and conferences are mostly virtual, but savvy marketers have tapped into at-home or reverse activations to amplify on-screen events and build buzz for new products and programs. What reverse activations offer best is a highly personal...
Lines of Engagement: How to Lessen the Pain of Attendee Wait Times
How to make the most of attendee downtime by engaging a captive audience No one enjoys waiting in line, whether they’re at the grocery store, the bank or the post office. But when it comes to events, time spent waiting in line anticipating the experience to come can be especially grueling—not to mention the boredom...
State of the Art: Five Brands Leveraging Digital Art Experiences to Engage Fans
The world of art, like everything else, has gone high-tech. From digital art walls and virtual reality paintbrushes to 360-degree overhead domes and live painting software, there is a wide spectrum of ways to connect with your inner Van Gogh.
Why the Industry is Embracing the Tiny House Trend
Five brand activations that leveraged the ‘less is more’ mentality Tiny houses are a big thing right now—the object of TV shows, lifestyle websites and magazine photo spreads. Their dimensions, ranging anywhere from 100- to less than 500-square-feet, have made them a popular choice among millennials, baby boomers or anyone looking to downsize and simplify....