Tag: viral stunt

  • 7 Film and TV Marketing Stunts That Went Viral This Summer

    Indie horror movie “Buddy” has struck social media gold with its fluffy orange unicorn character “from a magic land” (as the catchy theme song goes). From causing chaos at movie theaters to leading a Killer Fitness workout class to advertising free hugs by the Santa Monica Pier, Buddy has been popping up in unexpected places […]

  • 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 that utilizes Verizon’s network, ran several billboards throughout its headquarters city of Denver. The message read loud and clear: “Unlimited massages, minutes and data […]

  • Stunts: Xfinity Takes ‘Fast and Furious’ Fans on a Thrill Ride

    To take advantage of the active fan base surrounding “The Fast and the Furious,” and leverage the synergy between the speed-centric movie franchise and the new Xfinity Gig internet service, Comcast companies Xfinity and Universal Pictures teamed up on a “drive-out” cinema stunt. Two unsuspecting fans thought they had won a contest to view the […]

  • Viral Stunt: How a Baby Stroller Brand Pushed Adults to Demo

    Baby product manufacturer Kolcraft promoted its new Contours stroller system with an experience that every adult (or perhaps just us) has fantasized about at one time or another—a ride in an oversized stroller.