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Ford Transforms Auto Show Attendees into Movie Stars
The world was perplexed when the 1968 Mustang Bullitt from Steve McQueen’s classic “Bullitt” was lost after filming. But in 2017, Ford located the coveted automobile and set out to surprise and delight car fans by unveiling it at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. There, the brand leveraged the vehicle’s nostalgia factor to drive affinity...
Rocket Entertainment Hypes Elton John Tour with VR
When a legendary musician like Elton John announces his 300-show retirement tour, how do you simultaneously boost ticket sales and ensure his legacy lives on after the final curtain call? For the British singer’s management company, Rocket Entertainment, the answer was a revolutionary press launch that announced his Farewell Tour with all the style and...
Humana’s National Parks VR Experience Targets Seniors
Humana’s Bring the Parks to You (BP2U) tour in partnership with the National Park Foundation was one of the first to target the senior audience with a VR component. Designed as a pop-up log cabin, the tour also leveraged a nature engagement quiz, a photo/GIF wall and a Find Your Park mobile app to inspire,...
FX’s Fearless VR Experience is a Tech-Infused Scream
Faced with the challenge of promoting the mysterious sixth installment of “American Horror Story,” FX leveraged virtual reality at San Diego Comic-Con to create a world that let fans face their darkest fears on a journey through iconic elements of the show. In keeping with the overall marketing campaign, the VR engagement immersed fans in...