Luxury marketers that partner with or sponsor the London Olympics 2012 are likely going to gain global awareness, but whether or not brands actually get anything out of the commitment is still up in the air.
Jewelry brand David Yurman has refurbished its spring/summer 2012 campaign images with a page takeover and tower advertisements on HarpersBazaar.com that position its rings as Mother's Day gifts.
Advertisers including Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and David Yurman have helped to propel ad revenue of American Express Publishing's Departures magazine 20 percent during the first half of 2012.
Swiss watchmaker Breguet is extending its reach to luxury consumers with a new application for the iPhone and iPad that showcases the brand's history, collections and innovations.
London-based home goods retailer Fortnum & Mason will use its long-time commitment to the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show to build brand awareness and align its values with those of affluent attendees.
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Last year, more than 50 percent of all local searches were conducted from a mobile device. More than one out of every two searches that have local intent were made on a mobile device.