Collective Human Joysticks

AudienceGames

Imagine a crowd sitting in a cinema moving their bodies from side to side to control a car projected in the screen. Just like a gigantic maneuver or a "collective human joystick".

This is AudienceGames created by Brand Experience Lab, last summer. After two completely successful pilots with Volvo and MSNBC.com, the company has developed a partnership with National CineMedia in the US to introduce this awesome experiential marketing service to a much wider audience.

It works with a motion sensor placed in the front of the theater. This is the real advergaming thing. A totally memorable, fun and interactive brand experience.

Photo: Scott Gries / adage.com

Interactive Cinema
This trend presents an opportunity for companies in the entertainment industry to bring a new level of interactive engagement to audiences and enhance the cinematic experience.
Audience-controlled Gaming
This trend creates an opportunity for tech companies to develop new technologies and software that enable audience-controlled gaming experiences in various settings beyond cinemas.
Experiential Marketing
This trend provides an opportunity for marketing agencies to create immersive and unforgettable brand experiences using interactive technologies and audience participation.

Who This Affects Most

Entertainment
This industry can leverage this trend to offer immersive and interactive cinematic experiences that engage and excite audiences.
Technology
This industry can create new products that enable audience-controlled gaming and other interactive experiences in cinemas, theaters, and beyond.
Marketing
This industry can capitalize on this trend to create experiential marketing campaigns that engage audiences and help brands stand out in a crowded market.
SCORE
3.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 21%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

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