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Can virtual reality create empathy?

Technology has changed how we do everything – how we learn, make decisions, and interact with each other. Much of marketing is rooted in all three of these things. And technology has offered solutions that improve the consumer experience and better communicate brand value. One technology that is at the forefront for several brand activations

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November 7, 2023

Discovering truth behind brand love

Is there really such a thing as brand love? The proclamation of love is often a fleeting one. While there is no doubt that an individual has love for his or her family, community, or other highly-valued life component, in our culture we “love” a lot of things. We love our cars, our favorite TV

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November 7, 2023

Great brand activations and why consumers can’t resist

The statistics related to great brand activations and experiential marketing continue to turn heads. According to the yearly experiential survey and report, Event Track, not only are brands spending more on brand activation year-over-year, the ROI they are expecting is staggering. When surveyed, “Forty-eight percent of brands realize a ROI of between 3:1 to 5:1

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November 7, 2023

Pepsi: When does ‘Challenger’ go too far?

Challenger mindset. Thinking outside the box, executing a bold positioning and provoking conversation. Being offensive, however, is a label no brand (more…)

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November 7, 2023

A Bird’s Eye View: Summer 2019 Festivals with Line 39

In 1769, the art of wine-making made its way to California. Since then the state's wine industry has grown dramatically, becoming the top wine producer (more…)

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November 7, 2023

A Bird’s Eye View: Celsius @ Tough Mudder

For a majority of people, finding a fitness routine can be a long process. Not only does it require motivation to find a lifestyle that is sustainable, but the options (more…)

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November 7, 2023

Here’s why brand activation is the best kind of marketing

If you’re tasked with building or growing a brand, you’re certainly not alone. As technology continues to take center stage in our lives, the modern world seems to have gotten smaller. Companies compete with one another from across the globe, which presents a massive challenge for marketers. Brands have dozens of marketing channels, tactics, and

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November 7, 2023

Everything you need to know about pop-up marketing

In the age of digital, physical marketing tactics still matter. In fact, they matter more now than ever before. Our world of tweets, likes, and shares has resulted in unprecedented physical and emotional isolation. Face-to-face marketing initiatives drive engagement and demonstrate measurable value with new and loyal consumers alike. While a variety of event-oriented strategies

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November 7, 2023

Workplace sampling is what you’ve been missing

It’s not a secret that food and beverage brands, for the most part, use sampling to get their products into the hands and hearts of prospective consumers. (more…)

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November 7, 2023

Life is trending: Welcome to the IRL Revolution

Imagine owning a cosmetics company that boasts 570,000 followers on Instagram, 400,000 on Facebook, and 200,000 more on Twitter – and then one day (more…)

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November 7, 2023

Interactive gamification is the future of experiential

Experiential marketing has always enjoyed an advantage over traditional media because of its unique ability to humanize brands and build real relationships with consumers. (more…)

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November 7, 2023

Adidas wins with inclusive, experience driven marketing

Adidas hasn’t always been the athletic apparel heavyweight it is today. Not by a long shot. Founded nearly 100 years ago in Bavaria, Germany, Adidas’s rise (more…)

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November 7, 2023

Bud Light and Dylan Mulvaney: A Lesson in Failed Brand Strategy and the Importance of Authenticity

By Hogan Shrum, Founder and CEO, A Little Bird In today's rapidly evolving consumer market, establishing and maintaining brand loyalty is paramount to success, especially among generations with significant purchasing power, such as Millennials and Gen-Z. (more…)

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November 7, 2023

Why only environmentally sustainable companies have a future

The jig is up. We – the human race - are damaging the planet and everything in it. Every time we take a flight, drive a car, or make certain purchase decisions, we are adding to the crisis. We need to acknowledge that this is not an Exxon problem; it is not a government problem

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November 7, 2023