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Lessons in Brand Cross-Promotions from ‘Barbenheimer’

PRSay

The two films — one a bright, uplifting tale of a doll come to life, the other a dark drama about “the father of the atomic bomb” — were both released on July 21, which led moviegoers to coin the term “ Barbenheimer.” In the case of “Barbenheimer,” the overt irony of their unlikely pairing helped fuel the success of both films.

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What is SXSW and How to Prepare Your Brand to Attend

5W PR

SXSW 2024 isn’t just a music festival, it’s a cultural vortex taking everyone into a whirlwind of film, tech, and interactive media. For brands that are considering jumping in, they should prepare for the ride of their lives. This can range from goals like brand awareness to industry recognition or generating leads.

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The Best Brand Reactions To Threads, So Far

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Unsurprisginly, brands and social media personalities have flocked to the app in their masses in an attempt to maintain their status, on yet another social media app. Everyone’s favourite supermarket social media team has ‘entered the chat’. Jumping on the film’s slogan; ‘She’s everything.

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Ahead of the Academy Awards, Marketing Wisdom From the ‘Barbie’ Blockbuster

PRSay

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. The “Barbie” film is empowering women of all identities as they reclaim Barbie as a symbol of inclusivity.

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Social media updates: Instagram expands stickers; Facebook meets backlash and LinkedIn tests a discovery feed

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2022 has been a busy year so far for social media changes and updates, with significant shifts being made frequently on every platform. We’ve zoned in on the most significant recent changes that will impact upcoming social media activity. Top 3 Brands Utilising Virtual Influencer Marketing. Moving to the Metaverse?

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Barbie dominates August brand coverage

NewsWhip

The Barbie movie was the big story of the summer, and its success has extended well beyond its opening weekend, with the film still in cinemas as we write this blog halfway through September. Coincidentally, it was also a top story in a different sense, as it came out on top of our brands coverage analysis in August.

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How to film thought leadership when you’re stuck indoors

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Whether it’s an internal message from a senior leader to employees or a video for social media explaining your company’s response to the current situation, there’s lots of reasons why you might need to film someone in your company talking to camera over the next few weeks. Film in landscape. Position yourself carefully.

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