Festivals & Fan Cons
How History Keeps Comic-Con Activations Fresh
“Vikings” is one of History’s most successful TV shows, which is why for the past few years the brand has brought the series to life through immersive San Diego Comic-Con activations. This year’s convention marked the third year History has activated a “Vikings” program. So, how does the brand make sure what it’s offering is...
Three Strategies For Creating Concert Content
Marketers looking at concert event sponsorships to amplify brand messaging are looking in the right direction. A new study by event marketing technology company Tagkast has found that, among all event attendee types, concert attendees are most likely to share branded photos on social media and produce social endorsements for brand sponsors. Concert activations hold...
Xfinity Touts Tech With Couch-To-Concert Sponsorship
As lead sponsor of the U.S. leg of Taylor Swift’s The 1989 World Tour, Xfinity, Comcast cable’s residential service brand, is activating touchpoints designed to deliver fans exclusive content on-site as well as at home. The program began May 20 in Bossier City, LA, and ends Oct. 31 in Tampa, FL. Xfinity is activating the...
Q&A: My Black is Beautiful at Essence Festival
Event Marketer was in New Orleans where the weather was hot but the sponsor activations were totally cool at Essence Festival, a celebration of African-American culture that took place July 2-5. The Essence magazine extravaganza drew 500,000 men and women to the Big Easy for fun and frolic, music and dancing, but there was a...