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Cross-Media Promotions

TV shows turn to unexpected marketing tactics to encourage fandom

Implications - Taking exposure beyond simple TV and print ads, franchises are using multiple media platforms to increase hype and fan engagement. Reaching out to consumers through publicity stunts, pop-up shops and even branded products, shows like the Walking Dead are showcasing a move toward more expansive promotional tactics.
Trend Themes
1. Cross-media Promotions - TV shows are using expansive promotional tactics with multiple media platforms to increase hype and fan engagement.
2. Interactive TV Viewing - Creating interactive applications that add depth to the TV watching experience is becoming more popular as viewing habits and technology evolve.
3. Non-traditional Advertising - Creating urban zombie pranks, goat brain brews, and blood currency shops to promote a show challenge traditional advertising methods.
Industry Implications
1. Television Production - In the television production industry, cross-media promotions and interactive applications create opportunities for audience engagement and new revenue streams.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore new flavors and ingredients, such as goat brains, to create unique and unconventional products inspired by popular culture.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can learn from non-traditional advertising tactics that promote engagement and encourage consumers to think about their products in fun and innovative ways.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 48 Examples:
274,607 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Feb 12 — Sep 14
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Goat Brain Brews
Goat Brain Brews
This 'Walking Dead' Beer is Brewed to the Likes of Brain-Eating Zombies
Made by Philadelphia-based ‘Dock Street Brewery,’ this ‘Walking Dead’ beer is a tribute to the season finale of the hit AMC show. Aptly named ‘Dock Street Walker,’... MORE
play_circle_filledTerrifying Urban Zombie Pranks
Terrifying Urban Zombie Pranks
The AMC Walking Dead Hoax Terrorized Unsuspecting New Yorkers
Some people have serious plans worked out in case of the zombie apocalypse, but none of them seem to be victims of zombie pranks like this one. The prank was set up to promote the AMC’s Walking... MORE
play_circle_filledBlood Currency Shops
Blood Currency Shops
The Blood Store Trades Blood Donations for Walking Dead TV Show Merchandise
To announce that season four of the The Walking Dead TV show would be coming to the Fox Channel Portugal, a store with Walking Dead merch store was set up with a very unusual payment system. Instead... MORE
Fantasy Family Wines
Fantasy Family Wines
Game of Thrones Fans Can Enjoy a Glass of the Wines of Westeros
The Wines of Westeros invite fans of the hit HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones to enjoy a glass of red or white in tribute of their favorite fantasy houses. Since Game of Thrones already has a... MORE
play_circle_filledZombie-Shooting Publicity Stunts
Zombie-Shooting Publicity Stunts
Wacky Promo From Loducca, Brazil for the Walking Dead TV Series
If you love the hit TV series The Walking Dead, shooting zombies most certainly interests you. An ad Agency called Loducca in Brazil has come up with a fantastic idea to promote the show, creating a... MORE
Interactive Kill Count Apps
Interactive Kill Count Apps
'The Walking Dead Story Sync' Adds More to the Viewing Experience
'The Walking Dead Story Sync' is a web-based application, available for use on computers and tablets, that allows viewers to vote on polls, view screen shots from the episode, answer trivia, keep tabs… MORE

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