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“Feels Like 1999 Again”

“Feels Like 1999 Again”

We experiential marketers must push for (and facilitate) the understanding of ROI in social media because we are inextricably linked by our disciplines’ abilities to significantly affect consumer mindset and – subsequently – consumer behavior. Our best practices bring out the best ROI in each other.

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Lollapalooza – The Good and The Bad

Lollapalooza – The Good and The Bad

We attended Lolla last week to see some music and catch a quality contact buzz – mission accomplished. We also attended as students of the industry, eager to observe what brands brands were doing to activate their sponsorships. Typically, there were the brands that are aware that Lolla is a young, hip music focused event [...]

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Costumed Sign Wavers vs. Google Ad Words

Costumed Sign Wavers vs. Google Ad Words

I crack up every time I see a slightly inebriated sign waver in a soiled gorilla suit, frantically waving an offer for “$5 Pizza,” “Taxes Done Now” or “Buy a Lazy-Boy, Get a Free Plasma TV.
I created a not-so-scientific competition between a sign waver for a local pizza shop and a Google Ad Word campaign [...]

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