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If You're Not Attending Cultural Tentpole Events, You're Missing a Major Source of Buzz

Coachella wasn't just a media stunt in the desert -- it was a gold mine for marketers seeking experiential marketing ideas. Jump-start your event planning by exploring the many ways companies got Coachella right.

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How Brands Can Work With Festival SponsorshipFestivals and sponsors collaborate with each other to create events that help bring communities together.

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No Money? No Problem. 30 Low Budget Marketing Ideas for Your BusinessEffective marketing begins with a good elevator pitch delivered to anybody interested in listening.

				John Rampton
			
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Demystifying the Process of Securing Corporate SponsorshipKnow who you are asking, what you are asking for and when to ask it.

				Ximena N. Larkin
			
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Don't Pay to Play the Game of Marketing: Here's What to Do InsteadThere's no one right way to market a startup, but there are millions of worthless efforts and plenty of people and companies willing to take your money.

				Jason Lucash
			
					|			5 min read

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Even a tedious conference is a good opportunity to get you and your product in front of potential customers.

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How Business Is Regulating Good Behavior in the NFL

The NFL and players needed sponsors to get serious about abuse. Thank capitalism for that.

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A Jonas Brother's Baby, Brought to You by Procter & Gamble

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