“Legends of Alcatraz” Viral Has Begun Dan Koelsch, January 24, 2012 Last night was the second week of FOX’s new sci-fi mystery show Alcatraz, and if you were hoping that the J.J. Abrams-produced series would have a viral campaign, then you are in luck (even if it is blatantly sponsored by Ford). Get the latest details after the break. Two weeks ago we reported on Alcatraz boxes being mailed to film blogs. Those boxed led to the website Legends of Alcatraz, which had a countdown until the show’s premiere episode last week. Now the site is live, and it reveals of puzzle. When you enter the correct code into the field on the bottom righthand corner, you get a page that reveals a Legends of Alcatraz Twitter account, as well as a date, time, and location of some kind of event. If you want to be part of it, make sure you are at Alcatraz Island at 9:14 (AM or PM is not specified) on January 27, 28, and 29. Check out Wiki Bruce for a full breakdown of this development, and we’ll have any updates leading up to and including this mysterious event.Alcatraz airs Mondays 9/8c on FOX. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing AlcatrazFordFox
Toy Story 3 Viral Video: Groovin’ with Ken! May 31, 2010May 31, 2010The Disney Pixar YouTube channel has released a new video called “Groovin’ with Ken!”, an interview with the Ken doll featured in Toy Story 3 (voiced by Michael Keaton). It’s a pretty clever way to introduce us to the new character, and continues the film’s successful viral marketing campaign. Check… Read More
There Is Still Hope For A Viral Campaign for “The Dark Knight Rises” December 7, 2011When we last talked about the potential for a viral campaign for The Dark Knight Rises in June, things didn’t look too good. 42 Entertainment, the company behind The Dark Knight‘s Why So Serious? campaign, was not on board, and nothing seemed to be imminent. Now it’s December, and we… Read More
Viral Marketing “Bad Grandpa” Film Releases Comedic National Grandparent’s Day PSA’s September 9, 2013With Paramount’s upcoming release of Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa in October, they’re finding a unique way to market the film. National Grandparent’s Day was this past Sunday, September 8th, and three Public Service Announcements were released by Paramount to celebrate the holiday. These are definitely not your conventional PSA’s by any stretch… Read More