“Star Trek Into Darkness” Viral Campaign Wants Your Original Artwork! Caleb Hamilton, May 9, 2013May 9, 2013 Briefly: We’ve been following the lackluster Star Trek Into Darkness Are You The 1701 campaign quite closely since it went live last week. The first “mission” was to submit pictures to Instagram and videos to Vine that were inspired by Star Trek or “the future.” 1701 fans were rewarded with a special advance screening of the domestic trailer rendered in anaglyph 3D. Now fans are asked to submit original 1701 artwork to Instagram. Just use hashtag #1701 when you post your art. If anything comes of this, we’ll let you know. Be sure to check out the rest of our Into Darkness coverage here! ARGs & Campaigns Social Networks Viral Marketing Viral News AreYouThe1701Bad RobotInstagramStar Trek Into Darkness
District 9 Viral: New MNU Spreads Lies Video August 13, 2009Christopher of MNUSpreadsLies.com has a new blog with a video of a woman saying we should treat the non-humans with respect because they haven’t done anything to us. With the film opening up tomorrow (and select screenings tonight at midnight), there are sure to be some last minute viral updates… Read More
Transformers 2 DVD: The Optimus Prime Experience October 20, 2009October 13, 2012Augmented reality has become all the rage for summer movies this year, and now Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has joined the fray for its home release. Star Trek and District 9 both included so-called “augmented reality” activities as part of their marketing campaign for the films’ theatrical release. Augmented… Read More
PBS Autotunes Mr. Roger’s For A New Generation June 7, 2012June 8, 2012It’s sad to think that some children will grow up never having been exposed to the classic television program, “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood”. Well now, thanks to PBS and mash-up artist John D. Boswell, today’s generation will be treated to the ever-glowing, sneaker pimped Fred Rogers and his infinite wisdom. Hit… Read More