The Bat Signal Shines In Pittsburgh Kris, July 28, 2011 Batman loyalists shine his symbol on a city skyscraper yet again! To commemorate filming starting this week in Pittsburgh for The Dark Knight Rises, local tech companies Idea Foundry and Lightwave International displayed the symbol on the Highmark building. Check it out after the jump. Staff Blogs from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has an interview with The Idea Foundry and Highmark Inc. CEOs.Mike Matesic, CEO of Idea Foundry, said his company “is delighted only only to see major motion pictures like ‘Batman’ choose to film in Pittsburgh, but also to help them take advantage of all the other benefits our region’s technology companies have to offer.“What we’re seeing with Lightwave is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how our local tech companies can help filmmakers produce, market, and generate new revenue streams for their movies and TV productions.”So new partnership in marketing this isn’t just for The Dark Knight Rises. Residents of Pittsburgh, there’s more to come for you yet. Viral Marketing The Dark Knight Rises
Learn the Math Behind CBS Show Numb3rs February 21, 2010There are a lot of procedural shows on right now, shows in which a problem is introduced, investigated and solved all within the same episode (think CSI, Bones, almost every one hour show other than LOST). Many have gimmicks to try to separate them from the bunch (his partner is… Read More
ABC’s Castle To Release “Naked Heat” Novel July 12, 2010July 12, 2010ABC’s hit show Castle is starting a viral trend that coincides with each season premiere. The crime procedural, about accomplished detective novel writer Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) following around his new muse, Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic). Last year a real book by the fake author was released, and the… Read More
Abraham Lincoln Is Now On Twitter February 11, 2011It’s not often that you see a serious film test out the viral marketing landscape, so this is a nice treat. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have started up a special character Twitter account for Robert Redford’s The Conspirator. This isn’t just any character, though; It’s President Abraham Lincoln. Read More