Who’s Playing Lollapalooza? Only Time Will Tell Scott Caldwell, April 5, 2010April 5, 2010 A while back, when the Tron Legacy viral really started to pick up, one of the first things they did is slowly reveal the cities involved in the screening of the trailer. Well, a similar site is doing something similar, and this, we know EXACTLY where it will be. It’s the 2010 Lollapalooza in Chicago! If you take a look at Lollapalooza’s website, instead of listing the cities (there’s only one so that would end quick), they are listing the bands that will be participating in the infamous rock festival this August in Chicago’s Grant Park.In fact, I’ll tell you that the first band on the list is none other than Soundgarden. How do I know this? If you remember a while back, I wrote an article on Soundgarden’s return, and how they created a viral-like campaign for their reunion. Well, they sent an email stating they were one of the acts this year. Sorry the answer wasn’t that glamorous. So what do you think about this new form of “wait and see viral”? Is it a way to get more hits on the site, or is it a fun way to get you involved? Let us know what you think Viral Marketing LollapaloozaSoundgardenTron Legacy
Sony Brings “Heavy Rain” to the ARG World! January 30, 2010January 30, 2010This week, Sony began a 3 week (12 days total, 4 per week) viral campaign for their newest PS3 exclusive, Heavy Rain. The game centers on the hunt for a mysterious serial killer called “The Oragami Killer”, as told through the eyes of 4 playable characters, each with their own… Read More
The Muppets Parody Box Office Rival “Breaking Dawn” in New Online Posters November 15, 2011For those living under a rock, the beginning of the end is near for Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga, as Breaking Dawn Part 1 opens in theaters this Friday. The Muppets make their return to the big screen the next Wednesday, so the Disney film has parodied their box office… Read More
Iron Man 2: Audi-Tony Stark Innovation Challenge and Whiplash Online Game April 28, 2010Want to be Whiplash from Iron Man 2, but you aren’t a Russian genius, nor do you have $60 to plop down on the game? You’re in luck, thanks to the Iron Man 2 UK site (which is increasing becoming better than the US version). But wait. What if you… Read More