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Festivalization for B-to-B Events: AOL’s Tips For B-to-B-to-C Experiences
Charlie Eder Director of Events - AOL
Adam Suellentrop VP-Client Services - FIRST Global Events Agency
Source: Billboard Stats about U.S. Music Festivals
$1.4 Billionspent on brand sponsorships
Meanwhile in B2B…
Convergence &
Boredom
Enter
B2B Festivalization
AOL ACCESS: A NEW KIND OF NEWFRONT
GOALS:• Challenge the status quo
• Convey AOL’s open-platform approach
• Disrupt expectations
• Reach a consumer audience through unprecedented technological and experiential activations
CASE STUDY
8 Square Block Takeover
7 Restaurant /
Retail Buyouts
3 Custom Shipping
Containers
35+ brands, partners,
and shows through 15
live activations
4 Elevated Viewing
Platforms
1 Mobile Stage
The numbers…
3,000+ marketers, ad agency executives, digital content
creators, and select VIP influencers in attendance
62% share of the voice during week 1 of NewFront
17% more buzz than the
2016 NBA All-Star Game
Social
SocialSnapchat
GeoFilter Uses: 1,784;
Total Views: 2,014,079
Total Reach: 3.2MM
Total Engagements: 21,400
Our approach
in 6 Tips
1. Client are consumers
2. One cohesive message
3. Give them choice
4. Use influencers
wisely
5. Make it mobile
6. Embrace the format
The Tips:1. Client are consumer
2. One cohesive message
3. Give them choice
4. Use influencers wisely
5. Make it mobile
6. Embrace the format
Any questions?
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https://www.youvisit.com/aolaccess
Thank you.