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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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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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The narratives shaping Artificial Intelligence discourse in 2023

NewsWhip

Fear of the future The idea of robots or machines becoming the dominant form of intelligence on earth is a seed that was planted many years ago — often depicted in TV and films but still having an undertone of “that’s too far fetched.”

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Should Consumers Smile at Guerrilla Marketing?

Mindful Marketing

” 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. Smile is a psychological horror movie featuring murders that begin and end with evil smirks.

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Reactive PR Opportunities in Brand Mentions

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

When brands happen to get a mention in pop culture in a tangential, incidental, or even neutral manner, a creative PR pro can start a new conversation spotlighting that brand. When Stewart retired as host, Arby’s even tweeted him a job application and made a hilarious farewell viral video. PR wins from brand commandeering.

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She’s everything, he’s just Ken – The best Barbie campaigns from the film’s promotion

Prohibition

It’s an interesting campaign from Xbox, particularly as you would expect these consoles to drive good sales given the attention around the film. Barbie selfie generator This Barbie campaign round up wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the viral Barbie selfie generator. Warner Bros. That’s right – Warner Bros.

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Professor Reynolds: Welcome to UofL!

Karen Freberg

” The class that spread virally across social media – reaching all aspects of industries, classrooms, and communities. Social media is first and foremost social! It’s about being able to build relationships and connections on social. Don’t worry, I am going to tell you!