Fake Terrible Ads Headline Viral Campaign for “100 Bloody Acres” Dan Koelsch, May 13, 2013 100 Bloody Acres is an Australian Horror Comedy about two brothers who sell fertilizer and use human parts as their “special ingredient”. To help promote the movie, Campfire & GMD Studios have created some deliberately awful amateur commercials for Morgan’s Organic Fertilizer. Check them out after the break, as well as more ways to learn about this unique fictional company. The second ad was actually featured on Buzzfeed for how terrible it is, so I guess their strategy is working. The viral fun doesn’t stop there, however. You can follow the fictional fertilizer company on Facebook and Twitter, and check out their homepage. From the 90s website design to the VHS-style commercials, they really put an effort into making everything look severely outdated.100 Bloody Acres is scheduled to be released in the US on June 28th. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing 100 Bloody AcresMorgan's Organic
Video: “Godzilla” Director Teases ‘Very Big’ Plans For Comic-Con July 14, 2013We already know that Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla is set to have some presence at Comic-Con. The monster remake opens in May of next year, and the San Diego convention this week is the perfect time to promote it. There is an off-site building that is sure to… Read More
Jimmy Fallon’s “Downton Abbey” Parody Series Returns With Third Episode February 6, 2013February 7, 2013Downtown Abbey is a British period television drama that airs on ITV in the UK and PBS here in the states. While the show is very popular, it is a bit dry, and thus ripe for parodying. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, my favorite late night talk show, has made… Read More
Effie Awards: HBO and CNN Win Gold, CBS Wins Silver June 10, 2010The Effie Awards, founded in 1968 by the American Marketing Association, recognize the most “effective advertising efforts” in the country. This year’s event was held on Tuesday night, and while most of the categories and winners were regular campaigns, a viral campaign and a few networks got onto the list. Read More