Javelin Experiential

Grey Goose treated attendees at Tales of the Cocktail, the premier gathering of top bartenders in the world, to exclusive experiential events that brought the brand DNA to life. First up was the filming of Beyond The Bar, a series of documentary shorts celebrating characters behind and beyond the bar. The series will begin airing October 2, 2010 during Grey Goose Entertainment’s acclaimed TV series Iconoclasts.

Next on agenda was an exclusive Parisian-inspired celebration with flavor bars inspired by the streets of Paris. Each one represented a flavor of the Grey Goose portfolio and featured specialty cocktails.

Given the wide range of views on what experiential marketing encompasses, it follows that literature on the subject abounds. Since many of these books rival college textbook prices, we thought we’d start a reading list challenge to lay down the definitive word on which titles are worth your time and money, and which ones are not.

INK-N-IRON is a celebration of custom culture, Americana and the art of rebellion. It’s a true festival experience that has music as an important element, but that element supports everything else that is going on, rather than dominating.

The diverse and passionate people who attend are the heart of the experience: Latinos in cuffed Levis and greased hair, punk rockers with pink Mohawks, custom bike builders with pompadours, and more. They come to explore and experience vintage collectibles, hot rods and kustoms, burlesque, art, fashion, 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world, pin striping, pin-up contest, BBQ, beer, hand crafted merchandise, and – of course – an incredible lineup of music.

For an industry-wide snapshot of brand ambassadors leveraging their social networks on behalf of brands, check out Event Marketer examples like Yahoo at the Olympics, or Samsung and the Guinness World Record. See what kind of influence brand ambassadors are wielding – and will be expected to wield – in the social media jungle.

My first Event Marketer Summit was a blur of speakers, case studies and seminars, getting lost in the hotel, stealing sombreros, and eating my weight in Mrs. Fields cookies. The days were crammed with engaging speakers, “Belinking” and conversation. On Monday I attended The EX Award Gala, along with other Javelin folks, to represent Bacardi B-LIVE in the Best Nightlife Program category. Cheering for ourselves and our competitors was equally fun, and we looked damn good doing it!

There is something alluring about in-your-face authenticity. It’s sensational yet attractive like The Fonz. He got what he wanted seamlessly, without sacrificing his values.That is, until he jumped the shark.

At Javelin, once the big experiential marketing ideas have been approved, we get down to the business of making them real. We plan meticulously and verify every detail. Even when it comes to Superman.

The verdict? Yes…he’s definitely super!