B-to-C Events
Stunts that Transform the Hassle of Travel
Just say the words “holiday travel” and most people will wince, shudder or audibly groan. The mere thought of dealing with the crowds, the airports and the inevitable weather delays makes stress levels skyrocket. This winter, three enterprising brands saw a marketing opportunity in all the negativity surrounding holiday air travel and took it upon...
A&E Dispenses ‘Bates Motel’ Brownies
Who’s got the munchies? To promote the second season of “Bates Motel” at South by Southwest, which premiered during the festival, A&E activated a vending machine that dispensed free brownies. The packaging made it look as though the chocolate treats inside actually had pot in them. They did not. But the stunt paid homage to...
E! News Brings Mobile Interview Studio to SXSW
Who needs brick and mortar? E!, the NBCUniversal Cable entertainment channel, came up with a program for South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, that allowed it to have a strong presence at the festival, and also conduct celebrity interviews in a super efficient fashion. The solution was a vintage 1968 Airstream Safari trailer, restored and...
3M Rewards Ideas at its SXSW Lounge
In an unusual take on the hospitality experience, 3M at South by Southwest Interactive created the 3M Idea Exchange Lounge where guests could kick back and enjoy a cocktail or cupcake but also explore the company’s high-tech products, connect with other attendees and share ideas. Housed in a 30-foot by 60-foot tent adjacent to the...