26: Creative Campaigns: Designing Brand Activations & Events
Episode 26
This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish share an in-depth discussion about creative brand activations, including notable examples from major brands including Frito Lay’s Potadomes at the Coachella festival in 2022 and the failed influencer event at last year’s Revolve Festival. They also discuss the reputational damage sustained by Southwest Airlines, in light of a recent report indicating that the airline’s recent holiday cancellations negatively impacted consumer trust of the air travel industry at large. As a bonus, the dynamic marketing duo also discuss Hamish’s experience at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert earlier this month — and the brand backlash that ensued following their Sydney show.
COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS:
Hamish: promulgate (v.)
April: communique (n.)
CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS:
Here are 3 things to consider when developing a brand activation or event.
Read more about brand activations and events on our website here.
NEWS:
Read about how Southwest cancellations damaged trust in airline here.
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April White

Hamish Anderson
Trust Relations: The Podcast with April and Hamish
Welcome to Trust Relations: The Podcast! April White is the founder of Trust Relations PR agency, and Hamish Anderson is our resident marketing expert. Together, they’re the dynamic duo with all the right skills to take on the biggest topics in news, media and integrated marketing. Join us every two weeks, as we help you learn from the marketing mistakes that make headlines — or sink brands.
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