Hotspot-Emitting Magazine Ads

Microsoft's New 'Office 365' Ad Produces Free Internet

In an effort to promote Microsoft's 'Office 365' software, a magazine ad with Wi-Fi capabilities was released. Placed in a small number of Forbes magazines, the ad included a thin fully functioning router and battery pack. The free Internet connection emitted by the router was provided by T-Mobile and lasted for 15 days.

Office 365 is a subscription service that allows users to access Microsoft's software from the cloud. The ad was intended to highlight the service's functionality and ease of use through the Internet. With a free 15 day connection, potential consumers could try out Office 365 and get a feel for how useful it is.

This advertisement campaign is amazing because it merges old technology with new. By integrating advanced technology with print ads, Microsoft has added a new dimension to a traditional form of advertising.

Integrated Advertising Technology
The integration of advanced technology with traditional print ads presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the advertising industry.
Promotional Wi-fi Capabilities
The use of magazine ads with Wi-Fi capabilities opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the marketing and promotions sector.
Cloud-based Software Subscription
The promotion of cloud-based software subscriptions through magazine ads provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the software industry.

Sectors Adopting This

Advertising
The integration of advanced technology with traditional print ads presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the advertising industry.
Marketing and Promotions
The use of magazine ads with Wi-Fi capabilities opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the marketing and promotions sector.
Software
The promotion of cloud-based software subscriptions through magazine ads provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the software industry.
SCORE
2.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 20%
Activity 52%
Freshness 8%