Friday, December 21, 2012

Dolphins Business Alliance Trade Show

MIAMI --
2012 Dolphins Business Alliance Trade Show was on December 4th at Sun Life Stadium. This year, former Coach Shula was honored by being awarded the DBA Alumni Honoree Award. Don Shula is known as the only coach in the National Football League to have coached a perfect season.
The trade show took place in “Dolphins Prime” which is the most elite club seating dining area. While enjoying hors d’oervres, attendees had access to Super Bowl Trophies and had a chance to meet with Dolphins players, alumni and cheerleaders. Some of the players present were Riche Incognito (68), Brian Hartline (82), RJ Stanford (25) and Quarter Back Matt Moore (8).
Over 700 South Florida business professionals took advantage of this one of a kind networking and trade show opportunity. Mercedes-Benz was present at this event show casing the sleek 2013 SLK. Linking provided Promotional Specialists to be onsite with the vehicles. Specialists enticed the attendees to enjoy the comfortable leather seats in the SLK and participate in the Mercedes-Benz Guest Survey.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

So Far This Season

So far this season, The University of Miami football team has had an amazing start in the fan zone. Linking Events and Kia Motors (and its local dealers) have been at attendance at each of the home games this season. Linking Events is responsible for the logistics, planning and coordinating of the activation as well as providing promotional specialists.

 

Specialists, well versed in each of the KIA Motors vehicles, are present in each game. Linking Promotional Specialists encourage guest to interact in all tailgating activities, including signing up with KIA Motors to with a $100 Visa Gift Card and have an opportunity to sit and ask questions about the display vehicles.

Linking Events has accompanied the canes and their fans by being part of the famous tailgating celebrations. So far this year we’ve had “family weekend”, visits from the UM cheerleaders and marching band that attracted fans for Photo opportunity with the vehicles. One of the best treats was having KIA Motors place a 2013 Optima on the field center stage for all to see during the North Carolina State Home Game on September 29, 2012
 
The latest tailgating experience was the well awaited homecoming game between UM and FSU where the fan zone was on fire!
KIA Motors is there at every home game supporting our University of Miami Football Team. Come help Linking Events and KIA Motors cheer on the Hurricanes as they take on their next opponent!



Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Here We Go Again!

Football season has finally begun and Linking Events is there to celebrate once more!

In the past 3 years, Linking Events has been activating for Mercedes-Benz during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games. This year the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return with bigger and better opportunities. The first game of the season this year, with a win of 10-16, was against the Panthers.
As the very excited crowd started their tailgate festivities, Linking Events was there to represent  Mercedes-Benz inside the club level entrance on the east wing. This year we introduced interactive iPad counters to the mix for a more hands on guest experience.

Our Promotional specialists were responsible for speaking to football fans about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on display along with lead generation. Linking Promotional Specialists encouraged fans to participate in a Mercedes-Benz survey to receive a trendy sports hat.
 Linking Events Team will be back when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go against the Washington Red Skins on September 30th 2012.
 We hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Swim 2012


Linking Model Showcasing Red Carter Design during Morning
Show, PR event during Swim Week 2009
Mercedes-Benz, kicks-off  their Fashion Week Swim in Miami today for its eighth consecutive season. The official kick off party will take place at 8:00 p.m. at The Raleigh Hotel on Miami Beach, the host hotel for this event. The week dedicated to presenting the world's most fashionable swimwear ends July 23, and the number of designers for this week is at an all-time high. The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim has long been a go-to event for swimwear designers to showcase their product, and for buyers and editors to begin piecing together the upcoming swimwear collections. This year, the five day event will see 30 international designers. Notable showcases will be presented by Lisa Blue, Agua Bendita, Nicoleta, BCBG Swimwear, Cote D'Or Swimwear, White Sands Australia, and Vitamin A by Amahlia Stevens, whom received the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz presents" designer. 


PR Event
Red Carter and Linking Agency Director
At NBC 6



Linking Events, Corp. would like to wish Mercedes-Benz and all of those presenting their swimwear collections the best of luck during this fashionable week ahead. 
















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Friday, March 9, 2012

The Use of iPads for Lead Generation


As technology continues to grow, Linking Events has made efforts to expand their own technology; we will now be offering the option of using iPads for lead generation. While paper surveys have always been efficient, this new form of collection can ease the use of data entry and maintain a professional look at events. Surveys can either be provided by the client, or Linking Events is ready to prepare customized survey for each event. 

The Pros of iPads:
- iPads, while requiring more promotional specialists and slightly more time, make sure that every field has been filled out on the survey and people cannot skip over important questions.
- iPads make for a sleek and professional look for the client, and never get messy or fly away during outdoor events.
-iPads eliminate the use of data entry, as Linking Events will be able to provide all responses in an easy to read and filter Excel format.
- This new wave of technology, and the iPad's popularity in general, will catch the attention of event goers and can accumulate more responses just on looks alone.
- No longer will you have to worry about being able to read the surveys: because they are typed, they will always be legible!

For more information, please contact Linking Events at 469.518.6695. Be sure to visit our website at www.linkingevents.com

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Linking Events Activates for Brumos, Featuring Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and smart

 

This past weekend, the Jacksonville International Car and Truck Show took place, and Brumos was in attendance with representatives from Linking Events. The Brumos Companies is originally a racing team, but now continues to lead the automobile industry with their lengthy line of dealerships, including Porsche, Lexus, Mercedez-Benz, SMART, and most recently, Sprinter.
 
Brumos has sold and raced Porsche's since the 1950's and is the only car dealership that can give you certification by race driver and Porsche legend, Hurley Haywood. He assures that all Porsche's have been test driven and approved to his standards. The Lexus of Jacksonville is a 14 time "Elite of Lexus" award winner, and the Brumos Motor Cars, official Mercedes-Benz dealership, has been committed to excellence for over 30 years. They are recently the winners of the "Best Place to Work" award for the Northeast of Florida by the Jacksonville Business Journal.
During this 2012 auto show Brumos brought out and showcased the Mercedes-Benz 2012 ML350, C250 Coupe, and E350-Cabriolet; Sprinter vans; the Lexus 2013 GS,  2012 RX, CT 200 Hybrid, IS CONV, and CT200h; the Porsche 2012 911-2dr RWD Coupe Carrera S, Cayman R, Panamera, and Cayenne S; and the SMART car.  During the car show guest had the opportunity to ask questions and sign up with one of Linking’s promotional specialists, who used an Apple iPad to enter them in a prize package giveaway. Prizes included two tickets to Hello, Dolly, a $200 gift package to The Capital Grille or two tickets to FSCJ Artist Series: The Blues Brothers Revue.

Be sure to visit our website at www.linkingevents.com

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Linking Events Sets Up Activation for Brumos at the Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show

The Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show is a premier showcase of the newest model year import and domestic vehicles, which includes a wide range of types, from cars to vans to hybrids. Representatives for car brands are on site ready to answer any questions about the vehicles, and Linking Promotions has staffed product specialists for the local Brumos Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche dealership. The event takes place February 17-19, and Linking Events staff and product specialists are at the location, the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, to begin set up for the three day event. The second load-in of cars is now complete and staff is putting the finishing touches on the vehicles to make them sparkle! Guests are expected to arrive tomorrow at noon.
The convention center, located in downtown Jacksonville, FL, opened in 1986, and was built to incorporate Jacksonville’s Union Stadium, which was part of a railroad station. The venue is located in the LaVilla neighborhood, which was once an important railroad hub. Additional square-feet were added to the structure to renovate it into what it is used for today. In the future, there are plans to convert the convention center back into its roots as a railroad terminal when the Florida East Coast Railway is reopened.


Be sure to visit our website at www.linkingevents.com

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Fashion Funds the Cure: An Inspiring Event for Children with Cancer

For the second year in a row, Linking Events will be joining Mercedes-Benz for their activation at the 9th Annual Bright House Networks Fashion Funds the Cure in Tampa. The event is presented by Neiman Marcus and Mercedes-Benz, and features a fashion show of young models that have battled cancer. The models will be escorted by local celebrities, all there to support the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The store will be closing for this private evening of shopping, dining and a fashion show featuring spring season trends. The event will occur on February 29 and will be hosted by Carson Kressley of “Dancing with the Stars” and “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.”

 A similar event, Rally on the Runway – Fashion Funds the Cure, will take place March 24 in Atlanta for its third year. Linking Events will also be there organizing and detailing the event logistics for the Mercedes-Benz activation. This event is hosted by the Rally! Foundation for childhood cancer research, and is sponsored by Mondavi Winery and Mercedes-Benz. Twelve young cancer survivors and battlers will model the runway alongside professional models at this event hosted by honorary chair Curtis Lofton of the Atlanta Falcons.


Be sure to visit our website at www.linkingevents.com

Monday, February 6, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Participates in the Crohn's and Colitis Winter Ball Gala

Mercedes-Benz and Linking Events attended the Crohn’s and Colitis Winter Ball in Houston, TX. Linking Events handled the staffing logistics, providing a promotional model and an event lead for the evening. They were responsible for knowing details of the vehicles on display and collecting leads for a sweepstakes. Linking Events managed the activation by overlooking the Mercedes-Benz display details, providing training for the staff and maintaining the brand’s luxurious reputation. There were three car displays monitored by Linking Events in two prominent locations. Two cars were located by the valet, and a second display was staged in the second floor of the Hilton lobby just outside of the Ballroom of the Americas. The second display, an ML, was auctioned off and sold for $45,000. Guests of the event were given the opportunity to view the vehicles and learn key facts about them. 

The Winter Ball is the largest fundraising effort for Crohn’s and Colitis in Houston, and 2012 marks the 25-year anniversary of the event. The Winter Ball celebrates the steps being taken towards a cure for this disease. Crohn’s disease is a chronic disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. Ulcerative colitis is the other disease that belongs to a group of illnesses called inflammatory bowel disease.

The Winter Ball 2012 gala also commemorated the ABC-13 Women of Distinction for their volunteer service to the community. The Women of Distinction awards were presented by Mercedes-Benz Dealers of Greater Houston.


Be sure to visit our website at www.linkingevents.com

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Linking Events Coordinates for Mercedes-Benz at Multi-Day Outback Bowl Celebration


At the conclusion of the regular season of college football, a wave of bowl games was kicked off. On January 2, 2012, The Raymond James Stadium in Tampa welcomed the 3rd pick from both the SEC and the Big Ten for a match up in the Outback Bowl. The game resulted in a win for Michigan State over Georgia in triple overtime, for a final score of 33-30. The game, however, was preceded by a multi-day celebration at which Linking Events was proud to act as the liaison on behalf of Mercedes-Benz for the various activations, ranging from the gala dinner, parades and brunch.
December 30, 2011, the MetLife/Mercedes-Benz hosted Gridiron Gala was a prestigious, invitation-only affair that donned a fluorescent light display and entertainment for hours. The following morning began with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally featuring 20 marching bands. Mercedes-Benz vehicles joined the parade, and Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn made an appearance with the sleek E-class cabriolet. Game day morning, the Outback Bowl Corporate Tent Village featured 5,000 Bowl sponsors, and Linking Events managed the tent for Mercedes-Benz. There was a private brunch and entertainment for this invitation-only event.


Be sure to visit our website at www.linkingevents.com