Technology
American Express Transforms Tennis with Interactive Water Projection
To celebrate the start of this year’s US Open tennis tournament (Aug. 31 to Sept. 13), American Express on Aug. 26 served up the first-ever hydro-interactive tennis experience at Pier 97 in New York City. Officially dubbed the American Express Rally on the River, the VIP and cardmembers-only event featured appearances by tennis pros Maria...
High-Tech Gamification Drives Air Force Performance Lab
To attract tech-minded millennial youth and young adults, the Air Force Recruiting Service has launched its latest experiential asset—the Air Force Performance Lab, which it is calling its most personalized mobile tour yet. Designed to highlight career opportunities, the Lab has activated eight times since its launch on May 18. And after visiting air shows,...
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...
Meerkat vs. Periscope: Why live streaming is on the rise
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that live video streaming apps Meerkat and Periscope have been sneaking their way into the marketing mix since late last year. What does that mean for event marketers? Eventually, you’ll have to decide which real-time service is best suited for your brand’s marketing strategy (or if...