Posts tagged with ‘nostalgia marketing’
How Hostess Proved its Relevance in Snacking with an Experiential Campaign
There’s a nostalgia-driven love affair consumers have with the Hostess CupCake, but for the celebration of its 100th anniversary—its “Sweetennial”—the brand set out to acknowledge its history while proving how relevant the snack brand is today. The campaign, designed to earn maximum media attention, included a nationwide tour with activations and sampling, a Donette-eating competition...
How T-Mobile and Pandora Boosted Social Sharing at an Off-Site Coachella Event
The T-Mobile Indio Invasion, Powered by Pandora marked its fifth installment this year, once again setting up shop at the sprawling Cree Estate in Cathedral City, CA, during weekend one of Coachella. Grammy-nominated electric-funk duo Chromeo provided the entertainment as influencers, media, Pandora listeners identified as Chromeo fans, and friends of the brands lounged by...
MTV Spring Break Makes a Comeback with an Experiential Marketing Twist
Talk about a reboot. MTV made a splash in the experiential world with the revival of MTV Spring Break in Cancun, Mexico, March 23-28, at the Grand Oasis Cancún Hotel. Elements included playful, Instagrammable decór, televised beach parties, dj sets from “Jersey Shore’s” Pauly D and Vinny, live MTV programming and music concerts, a floatie-filled pool...
Nostalgia Marketing: Four ’90s Experiences That Were All That and a Bag of Chips
Ahhhh… the ’90s. An era before social media and smartphones when “Tickle Me Elmo” caused a nationwide frenzy and the Spice Girls reigned supreme. It was a simpler time for many, and in today’s hectic world, harkening back to the beloved decade is a welcome form of escape. Savvy brands have been reviving the era...