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Franchise Mashup

Iconic brands join forces to bring diverse fan bases together

Implications - Realizing the potential in diverse market audiences, big name brands are collaborating together to create fusion products and campaigns. Merging different franchises like Star Wars and LEGO together, marketers are using globally recognized products to add familiarity to campaign strategies, allowing retailers to reinvent themselves without sacrificing their sense of heritage or status.
Trend Themes
1. Franchise Collaborations - The trend of diverse market audiences is pushing big name brands to collaborate together to create fusion products and campaigns.
2. Gamification in Advertising - Video games are becoming an increasingly popular medium for advertising campaigns to reach engaged audiences.
3. Personalized Products - Giving consumers more control in the design process, companies are allowing customers to personalize products with their favorite franchises and colors.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food companies can partner with beverage brands to offer unique combos that go beyond standard options.
2. Fashion - Blanket companies can partner with fashion brands to create trendy looks that incorporate iconic characters like Star Wars.
3. Technology - Telecommunications companies can offer virtual reality headsets with franchise themes to market the latest sci-fi films.
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7 Featured, 62 Examples:
274,580 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 14 — Dec 15
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Galactic Franchise Footwear
Galactic Franchise Footwear
The adidas Superstar 'Star Wars' Sneakers Can be Totally Customized
Those eagerly anticipating the release of the latest Star Wars film can quench their thirst for the science fiction franchise with the adidas Superstar ‘Star Wars’ Sneakers that are... MORE
Co-Branded Blanket Fashion
Co-Branded Blanket Fashion
Pendleton Woolen Mills Partnered with Ugg & Levi to Create Hip Looks
Giving the old blanket company a new edge, Pendleton Woolen Mills recently partnered with hip clothing and pop culture brands like Ugg, Levi’s and even the Star Wars franchise to create pieces... MORE
Co-Branded Sci-Fi Sculptures
Co-Branded Sci-Fi Sculptures
A hidden Lab.'s Star Wars Sculptures Reinvents Galactic Characters
Hong Kong’s ‘A hidden Lab.’ will be hosting a lineup of Star Wars sculptures in line with the latest sci-fi film. This release will feature iconic characters in a more artistic... MORE
Promotional Virtual Reality Headsets
Promotional Virtual Reality Headsets
The Star Wars Google Cardboard is a VR Headset for Fans
The consumer goods market has literally become overrun over the past several months with different variations of products all centered around the Star Wars franchise, and telecommunications brand... MORE
Fast Food Energy Drinks
Fast Food Energy Drinks
This McDonald's Monster Combo is a Boost of Energy with a Burger
To beat carb comas before they set in, there is now a McDonald’s Monster combo that provides an energy drink with each burger. McDonald’s is currently testing the McDonald’s... MORE
Mashup Movie Games
Mashup Movie Games
The LEGO Star Wars App Lets You Choose the Ending For Your Own Short Film
The LEGO Star Wars app is just one of the latest mashups of the two legendary brands. The free iOS app gives you a game on your phone to play that is out of this world. When you sign in with your... MORE
play_circle_filledGamified Burger Ads
Gamified Burger Ads
This Call of Duty & Carl's Jr. Ad Promotes the Duo's Ultimate Care Package
This action-packed ad for Carl’s Jr. and Call of Duty’s promotes the duo’s new collaborative ‘Ultimate Care Package.’ The ad also takes place inside a video game. The... MORE

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