Posts tagged with ‘sponsorship activation’
How COVID Helped Democratize New York Fashion Week’s Sponsor Activations
After two virtual seasons, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) made a stylish return to an in-person format. The high-profile show, which ran Sept. 8-12, showcased 90-plus designers and, per usual, inspired a flurry of experiential activity. But it wasn’t quite business as usual. NYFW typically draws 230,000 people to the city, but amid the pandemic,...
Five Ways the Sports Sponsorship Landscape Will Evolve for Brands—and Fans—This Year
Throughout all of the goals, touchdowns, runs and points scored, and all of the tackles, blocks, catches and assists made, one very important thing has been missing from professional sports for the better part of the last 16 months: fans. For sports sponsors, the shuttered stadiums and limited game-day opportunities triggered by the pandemic required...
Three Outdoor Events Offer Insights on the Benefits and Challenges of Activating Al Fresco
Activating outdoors may come with its share of obstacles, but as the industry navigates year two of the pandemic, brands continue to prioritize outdoor events as a safer alternative to engaging their audiences in enclosed spaces. The advantages are clear: The CDC says it’s safer, attendees have a higher level of comfort, and outside settings...
ComplexLand 2.0: How Complex Networks Engaged Streetwear Fans with a Gamified 3D Platform
ComplexCon is a tentpole event for Complex Networks that attracts nearly 60,000 rabid streetwear fans each year, so when COVID shut down the in-person festival in 2020, cancelling altogether wasn’t an option. But the resulting pivot to digital needed to go far beyond Zoom calls and flash sales to appeal to the event’s young, discerning...