Stunts

To drum up buzz for Peacock’s recent acquisition of the popular comedy series “The Office,” the streaming platform installed an 18-foot snowman modeled after the character of Dwight Schrute in New York City’s Meatpacking District from Jan. 16-18. Comprised of 150 pounds of fake snow and weighing six tons, “SnowSchrute” was easily spotted by passersby, […]

Brand strategies from Lululemon to National Geographic Vending machines are nothing new in the experiential world, but the interactive devices have been resurfacing in a variety of activations, giving brands a chance to elevate their swag drops, offer personalized experiences and educate consumers. Many are still used as a form of social currency, offering merchandise […]

As brands grapple to find clever virtual engagement strategies in the absence of live events,  stunts may be the answer. Enter: digital Guinness World Record (GWR) attempts. Like their live counterparts, digital record attempts are designed with a marketing objective in mind and delivered in a way that engage consumers while rallying them around a […]

Advertising campaigns for personal care brands, especially the ones consumers use behind closed doors, often focus on helping consumers hide an issue rather than confront it. But a collection of brands this year capitalized on relatability—and an event program—to create irreverent, funny and honest campaigns that confidently told consumers in person: We get you, and others […]

The film “The Irishman,” which began streaming on Netflix on Nov. 27, explores organized crime in America following World War II and the disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, the film spans decades, but as part of a buzz-building campaign the […]