“Paranormal Activity 2″ Viral: Confusing… Or Working? Scott Caldwell, October 15, 2010October 18, 2010 I’m just going to get this out in the open. There is no reason for me to lie to you. We’ve know each other for a long time, so here it is. What in the hell is going on with Paranormal Activity 2? I’m serious. I have no idea what I am looking at. The first had one path, it took it, and that path lead to the promise land. This film, is going down a path of uncharted waters. And guess what? If it’s legit………. it’s brilliant!! (again). You thought the first attempt had a feeling of reality, well check out this one. Keep reading for more. When the first film came out, the fact that all it needed was talk, was amazing. The film cost nothing to make, made a ton, had everyone talking, and now the sequel is going in a direction that impresses the hell out of me. You want to talk about word of mouth……this one has a whole other side. If you remember not too long ago, I mentioned the whole “college website” theme, and how the site was also investigating it’s tie in with the film. Well now, that link that I figured would go nowhere, turns out to go, well, somewhere. That same link was a strategically placed advert to get the curious a little extra something in their hands. Check out what DreadCentral received just by responding to the ad:Names look pretty familiar, huh? Now, all could still be fake, and whomever is doing it could be using Franklin Pierce as a cover, or, it could all be one piece of puzzle that is more cleverly done than talk. What do you think about all of this? Viral Marketing Viral News Paranormal Activity 2Pranormal Activity
Sherlock Holmes: The Game Is Afoot! October 30, 2009It seems Warner Bros. has decided to reignite the Sherlock Holmes viral campaign, sending out a new email (or telegraph, rather) earlier today. The email reads: DETECTIVE London seethes with crime — STOP — find your partner upon whom you will rely — STOP — evidence secured for your advance… Read More
New “Battle: Los Angeles” Viral Video and Facebook Game February 17, 2011The theatrical release of Columbia Pictures’ gritty alien invasion film Battle: Los Angeles is less than a month away, so we should start seeing a lot more content from the studio. Such is the case this week, as we have gotten a new video that fits into the viral campaign,… Read More
Viral Marketing Kermit Duets with Tiffany Thornton In Holiday Music Video December 24, 2010Usually the YouTube videos from The Muppets are clever and entertaining, but it seems like they missed the mark in their latest video, which celebrates the holiday season. In it, Kermit the Frog sings a Christmas duet with Disney pop star Tiffany Thornton titled “I Believe”. This cross promotion within… Read More