B-to-C Events
A&E ‘Decontaminates’ Andromeda Fans
A&E is promoting its upcoming miniseries “The Andromeda Strain ” based on Michael Crichton’s 1969 bestseller about extraterrestrial germs run amok by enticing consumers into a custom-made “decontamination” chamber. The space-age chamber features a two-and-a-half minute trailer of the six-hour film which will air on the network in two parts over Memorial Day weekend.
Kraft Rolls Out Tour To Support New Bagel And Cream Cheese Line
To drive trial and sales of its new Bagel-fuls product line—bagel sticks filled with Philadelphia cream cheese—Kraft is taking the tasting campaign on the road. The nationwide sampling tour kicked off April 9 at a Times Square bagel shop that was re-branded Bagel-fuls Café where Joy Behar comedian and co-host of ABC’s “The View ”...
Going from Video to Viral
WITH VIRAL MARKETING top of mind cool green-screen programs can create the buzz brands are looking for online. One way a brand can get consumers excited about engaging with its green-screen activation is by creating video opportunities worthy of a YouTube click. EM takes a look at video green screens and how they’re upping interactivity...
Illy Pushes Buttons in NYC
Coffee company illy is connecting with consumers this month through an innovative pop-up space on display in New York City. The Push Button House designed by artist/architect Adam Kalkin is built within an industrial shipping container. Within minutes—and at the push of a button—the shipping container can open out onto a five-room home with kitchen...