Technology
How Courtyard Turned its Super Bowl Sleepover into the Ultimate Loyalty Program
Marriott’s Courtyard brand took rewarding customer loyalty to new heights—or rather, the end zone—when it created a platform for frequent guests to cash in rewards points for once-in-a-lifetime experiences tied to Super Bowl LIII. For one Marriott rewards member, Nick Pagliari of Wisconsin, that meant cashing in a record 3.25 million points to win the...
MWC Barcelona 2019: Five Trends From the Show Floor
It’s easy to get overwhelmed at the behemoth experience that is MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), but after two days in beautiful “Barthelona,” we can certainly say this event is one well-oiled machine. Amid the more than 2,400 exhibitors showcasing the latest mobile technologies and well over 100,000 attendees milling around eight massive exhibit...
AR Case Study: Mountain Hardwear Brings Augmented Reality to Outdoor Retailer
Mountain Hardwear’s presence at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show isn’t new, but the augmented reality experience it brought to the trade show, this year Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in Denver, was a first. In a quest to draw a younger audience and support its retail partners, the sportswear and outdoor equipment brand offered attendees...
Three Insights from Intel on Creating Industry Event Experiences That Stick
How Intel approached an industry event with people in mind Like most technology brands, Intel is challenged with introducing its target audiences to innovations that often need some explanation—more importantly, demonstration. It’s why the brand has transformed what could be standard demos at events into product experiences that “democratize” its technologies and solutions. At the...