Who is Bowie Badger? (ft. Kristina McCoobery and Paul Blurton | CEO & Chief Creative Officer, INVNT)

No More Bad Events

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Who is Bowie Badger? (ft. Kristina McCoobery and Paul Blurton | CEO & Chief Creative Officer, INVNT)

Bio

Kristina McCoobery (CEO) and Paul Blurton (Chief Creative Officer) of INVNT, an NYC-based live brand storytelling agency, stand on the belief that “live is where we live.” They believe that Live events are the most potent form of marketing today. They use the art and science of live brand storytelling to launch products, build brand allegiance, create demand, align the organization, and strengthen relationships with a broad spectrum of constituents.

Opening Quote

So being able to shape that is kind of what we do, which then brings us to sort of our own agency and our own brand. And you mentioned that we'd like to sort of do things differently or at least explore what different might look like. Which leads us to Bowie Badger, right? He's the personality of INVNT and of INVNT Group.

Summary

In this episode of "No More Bad Events," guests Kristina McCoobery (CEO) and Paul Blurton (Chief Creative Officer) of INVNT, a NYC-based live brand storytelling agency, share their expert insights on revolutionizing brand perception through innovative creativity and strategic risk-taking.

They detail their "wow plus what" and "INVNTion" methodologies, address the “stacking hands” principal, define the event story arc, talk about Austin’s creative motto, i.e.,” keep it weird, inventive and unique,” celebrate their agency's recent Hermes Creative awards, emphasize the power of storytelling and emotional connections in creating live brand experiences, and how technology in storytelling is unfolding.

The conversation delves into the delicate balance of using immersive technologies like VR and AR while preserving the irreplaceable value of in-person events. Actually, McCoobery and Blurton bet big on tech-enhancing real experiences, not replacing them in order to preserve the soul of performances.

They also address the agency's unique approach to redefining brand narratives, embodied by their company mascot, Bowie Badger, and their exceptional work with client partnerships, are also discussed, showcasing their prowess in transforming the events landscape.

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