Stunts
TiVo Riles up Moviegoers with Commercial Interruptions
TiVo in December pulled the ultimate prank on a theater full of moviegoers in Boulder, CO, to promote its newest entertainment device. Aiming to boost awareness for its Bolt DVR system, the brand offered consumers free tickets to a screening of the latest James Bond film, “Spectre”—then promptly interrupted the flick at three different intervals...
Hyundai Sends Music Fans on a Scavenger Hunt
Mum was the word on Sept. 30, when Hyundai and iHeart Radio teamed up to offer a social media-powered scavenger hunt that led music fans on a wild goose chase of sorts through Los Angeles. Dubbed “Destination Unknown: A Hyundai Tucson Experience,” the event offered diehard Imagine Dragons fans a chance to solve a series...
Uniqlo Promotes its Chicago Store Opening with Train Parties
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo took commuter events to a new level with a total train takeover to promote the opening of its first Midwest store in Chicago. The brand wrapped a Chicago Transit train in graphics and hosted consumers on 15-minute party loops (on the El, Downtown Loop) while delivering messaging and serving up prizes....
San Fran Targets Commuters with an Earth-Friendly Activation
To raise awareness of its zero waste objectives and connect one-on-one with the city’s residents and visitors, the San Francisco Department of the Environment from July 20 to 22 activated a temporary street-side coffee stand that distributed free coffee to commuters who brought their own cup. The earth-friendly activation effort, dubbed SF Thing To Do,...