Topic

Experiential

  • Thinking Outside the Booth

    Show organizers these days are finding that they have to do far more consulting with and selling to potential supporters than they have in the past. “Meeting planners usually don’t have a sales background, so this isn’t something they’re used to doing,” says Nancy Frede, president, MarketSense, Framingham, Mass. “But in today’s competitive climate, you don’t have a choice.”

  • Sponsorship, Sponsorship, Sponsorship

    In real estate, it’s location, location, location. In trade shows, it’s sponsorship, sponsorship, sponsorship.

  • Corporate Trade Shows Take Off

    Some companies are getting more bang for the buck by cutting back on exhibiting expenses and starting their own shows.

  • Noxzema Bikini and Hawaiian Tropic Look for Nice Legs

    This year, Noxzema Bikini and Hawaiian Tropic will be spreading the word to locate the “world’s best legs” with the “smoothest skin.” The top selling sun care lotion and Noxzema will choose from 100 “gorgeous” contestants, representing more than 50 …

  • Coke and Toyota Flexing Muscle With Fitness Events

    Coca-Cola North America and Toyota Motor Sales USA will break a sweat as title sponsors of upcoming fitness events. The soft drink company is adding a marathon to its portfolio, and the automaker is taking on a triathlon. Coca-Cola’s new zero-calorie …

  • Miller Readies Urban Concert Series

    Miller Brewing Co. this summer will run a concert series and sweepstakes targeting urban men for its MGD brand. The Flavor to Savor campaign centers on a series of urban-music concerts that MGD will host in five to eight markets this summer. A …

  • NBA Greats Kick Off Playoff Tour

    To raise awareness and celebrate the 2005 NBA Playoffs beginning this weekend, a bevy of NBA legends will launch a tour today in New York City. The players kick off the 2005 NBA Legends Tour: Destination Finals include Julius Erving, Kareem …

  • CareerBuilder.com Takes Web Site On the Road

    Online job network CareerBuilder.com is building awareness of its services by bringing the Web site to life and to the streets. A Better Job Awaits 2005 kicked off in Chicago April 14 and will hit 43 of the top 50 U.S. markets before it ends in October. …

  • Fathom Brings Hasbro Yo-Yo To Life Via Tour

    Consumers who need a few pointers to learn how to walk the dog or rock the baby don’t have to look farther than their local F.A.S.T Yo Yo All-Star tour. To build buzz around the latest yo-yo technology, New York-based Fathom Communications has …

  • Organic Foods Tour Festivals

    Twenty-one organic brands have begun a seven-month tour to reach 3 million mainstream consumers at festivals and fairs. This is the second year for the ONE Tour 2005 (ONE stands for “Organic and Natural Experience”), which had seven brand sponsors last …