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Should Consumers Smile at Guerrilla Marketing?

Mindful Marketing

About a week ago, before a Consumer Behavior class, one of my students asked, “Dr. ” I hadn’t experienced the creepy tactics live, but like many, I was caught in their viral wake. Like most production companies , Paramount Players and Temple Hill Entertainment made the obligatory film trailer and television spots.

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

PRSay

The “Barbie” film is empowering women of all identities as they reclaim Barbie as a symbol of inclusivity. Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 10, when “Barbie” is up for several awards, including Best Picture, let’s reflect on the film’s marketing campaign to extract valuable insights for practitioners.

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Why Video is Vital in 2023

The Proactive Report

The sci-fi films that predicted video conferencing and the ability to live stream news from anywhere in the world is what we experience as a daily reality. Ninety percent of consumers watch videos on their phones because it is far easier than firing up a laptop or other device. Video is the most watched type of content online.

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Moving Aside To Let Consumers Drive

Mindful Marketing

However, the video went viral, gaining over 46 million views and almost 8 million likes, while also grabbing mainstream media attention from the likes of CNN to NPR. Allowing whoever happens to shoot a viral video of themself become the face of one’s brand seems like a pretty nonstrategic approach.

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5 Scariest Halloween Campaigns of the Past Decade

Critical Mention

Consumers are spending more and more each year on Halloween, with an increase from $8.4 MGM films staged a telekinetic surprise. This video quickly went viral and has more than 40 million views on YouTube. After the infamous horror film “IT” was remade in 2017, Warner Bros. billion to $9.1 billion between 2016 and 2017.

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Is Your Brand Ready for the Raw Silliness of TikTok?

PRSay

Chipotle, Nike, Skittles, Pepsi and Universal Pictures are among the brands using the app to reach consumers. After his car broke down, a man in Idaho Falls, Idaho, filmed himself drinking the brand’s cranberry juice while riding a skateboard and listening to the song “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac.

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