Snakes on a Plane - you cant fail to have seen or heard some of the hype - thousands of websites, blogs, homemade trailers, posters and songs dedicated to the movie – and it's yet to be released. Such online hype hasn't been seen since Blair Witch project – but even then, buzz was created by those who had actually seen it. It seems Hollywood has fully embraced web 2.0 technology – so much so that the movie's producers re-shot a number of scenes – 6 months after filming finished - to give the film a harder edge, producing scenes that would give it adult ratings to bring it inline with expectations. They even included a line that fans had made up in a fake preview that ran on Youtube. The latest marketing ploy is an official viral campaign that has just launched - it enables fans to send a semi personalised message to their mates in the voice of Samuel L Jackson inviting them to go to a screening. A pretty interesting case study:despite the ridiculous name:I only hope it lives up to the hype:.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Online Hype
- Hollywood movies using web 2.0 technology to generate online buzz for their films, creating opportunities for innovative marketing strategies.
- Viral Campaigns
- The use of official viral campaigns to engage fans and create personalized experiences, presenting opportunities for creative and interactive marketing approaches.
- Audience Involvement
- Incorporating fan ideas and feedback into the production process, opening doors for crowd-sourced content creation and increased viewer engagement.
Sectors Adopting This
- Film and Entertainment
- The film industry can leverage these trends to optimize their marketing strategies and enhance viewer experiences.
- Digital Marketing
- Digital marketing agencies can explore new avenues of utilizing web-based tools and strategies to generate hype and engagement for products and services.
- Social Media Platforms
- Social media platforms can take advantage of the increasing popularity of viral campaigns and facilitate the creation and sharing of user-generated content.
