Sampling
Craft Beer Fans Hike the Rockies to Sample Beer
Colorado craft beer brand Upslope on Sept. 19 literally sent beer fans up a Rocky Mountain Trail as part of a strategy to release its limited edition Oktoberfest Lager. The effort also aligned with its campaign hashtag, #apreseverything, which positions the brand as an after-adventure cold beer reward. The one-day activation, called Backcountry Tap Room,...
Nescafé Clásico Delivers a Surprise-and-Delight Twist
To elevate its “Make Moments Happen” marketing messaging in a live setting, and build momentum for a new in-store promotion and ad campaign, Nescafé Clásico on July 13 activated a sampling experience at Bayside Marketplace in Miami with a surprise-and-delight twist. Brand ambassadors handed out samples made with Nescafé Clásico to passersby and asked, “Would...
Pancake Selfie Tour Helps Holiday Inn Express Go Viral
Holiday Inn Express on Sept. 2 launched the Pancake Selfie Express, a 4,000-mile, nine-city tour that combines free, freshly baked pancakes and selfies to boost awareness on-site and on social media of its free breakfast offerings—specifically, its one-touch pancake machine. The effort ties back to the hotelier’s humorous “Stay Smart” ad campaign, which touts how...
Citrus in the City: Sanpellegrino’s Sampling Grove
To bring its “The Life Deliziosa” campaign to life, Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages activated an Italian-inspired citrus grove experience Aug. 25 and 26 in New York City. Located in Flatiron Plaza, The Grove was open for six hours each day and offered sampling, lounging and activities. Check out the full story here.