Posts tagged with ‘fan experience’
Mtn Dew Kickstart Gives Fans Courtside Access at NBA All-Star Weekend
One might argue that NBA games are as much about who’s sitting courtside as they are about the live gameplay. That “courtside” piece of basketball culture inspired NBA sponsor Mtn Dew’s presence at NBA All-Star Weekend, Feb. 16-18, in Los Angeles, where it gave fans the kind of access to the game typically reserved for...
American Express at All-Star Weekend: Chandelier Hoops and ‘Exploded’ Floorboards
American Express forges connections with cardmembers and potential customers by delivering experiences that speak to passion points like art, music and sports. From Feb. 16-18, the brand took the approach to NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, where a series of basketball-centric installations supplemented by cultural and artistic components offered fans a unique perspective on...
Winter Olympics 2018: Brand Experiences from PyeongChang and Beyond
The Winter Olympics are a smaller affair than the Summer Olympics and their voluminous VIP and hospitality experiences. At the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 9-25, in South Korea, brands focused heavily on the fans and athletes with experiences that touched every region of the country, from a military base to the coast to...
How the UFC Evolved into a Knockout Sports Property
When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was established in 1993, no one had ever heard the term “mixed martial arts.” The organization had set out to spotlight the most effective martial arts discipline for unarmed combat, and the rules were, there were no rules.