Six Socially Distant Stunt Strategies for the COVID-19 Era
Large gatherings are out, but experiential is still in. Just because you can’t host big events doesn’t mean you can’t find clever ways to reach consumers. One way to make it happen? Capitalize on stunts. They’re impactful, shareable and, ultimately, good clean fun. And here’s the really good news: there’s a wide world of socially distant stunts waiting to be activated. Indeed, you don’t have to be in close contact to deliver a memorable brand moment. To get you started, we rounded up six stunt strategies to consider in the COVID-19 era.
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Inside Three Digital Guinness World Record Campaigns
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...
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All over the world, people have reported spotting religious figures in unexpected places, even on a piece of toast. It was that crunchy idea that led to a marketing stunt TBS executed in New York City… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
‘American Idol’ Drives Tune-In with a Helicopter Stunt and Golden Tickets
As “American Idol” moved into “Hollywood Week” on March 26—the portion of the show where a group of about 170 hopeful contestants is whittled down to just 50—the series’ new network ABC set… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
How a Billboard Typo and Viral Marketing Helped Visible Intro its Brand
There’s nothing like a typo on a billboard to grab attention. To introduce itself to consumers as an alternative option within the crowded cell phone service marketplace, Visible, a low-cost service… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
FOX Sports’ Daytona 500 Stunt Gets ‘the Boot’ in NYC
FOX Sports got New Yorkers’ motors running Feb. 16-19 with a NASCAR stunt in one of New York City’s most heavily trafficked locales. To promote its coverage of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 21, the media… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?