What Brands in Sochi Are Doing for Security May Surprise You

On-location marketer reveals preparations and headaches

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C-suite brand executives are descending on Sochi to do what big companies often do at the Olympics and other huge sports events—curry favor with clients and partners by showing them a fantastic time. But behind the scenes, the execs typically have specialized operatives who quietly but painstakingly make sure the guests' trips go well—though history continues to complicate what that means.

Because of the Munich massacre in 1972, the '96 Atlanta Olympics bombing, Sept. 11, last year's Boston Marathon and other politically charged situations, such operatives these days are challenged with preparing contingency plans in case there is a terrorist act.

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