“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
Viral Trends: Republic Project Wants To Change The Way Marketing Campaigns Update Content September 12, 2012This is the first in a new feature that we will cover for the site called Viral Trends. Our hope is to highlight some of the latest trends in online advertising and marketing currently happening outside our entertainment niche and explain how the industries and properties we cover might benefit… Read More
Bring “Attack the Block” to Your City! August 1, 2011One of this summer’s most raved about films, Attack the Block, is getting released in 6 markets across the United States and Canada: Boston, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and a sixth undetermined market that will be chosen by fans. Want to learn how to bring the movie to your block?… Read More
“Cedar Rapids” Viral Website Goes Live, BrownStar Insurance To Have Office At Sundance January 21, 2011Last week we told you about Fox Searchlight dabbling in some viral for their Ed Helms-starring comedy Cedar Rapids, which is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. I was a bit harsh in my assessment of the endeavor, and it looks like it wasn’t a one-off thing. Read More