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33 Sci Fi Marketing Strategies

These Space-Age Branding Techniques are Out of This World

— December 27, 2011 — Marketing
Product branding often takes inspiration from pop culture iconography and sci-fi marketing strategies are the perfect example of this. Space age innovations have always been fueled and inspired by our views of the future.

From dark side pop culture icon commercials to villainous advertising campaigns, sci-fi-infused branding will never go out of style, with its large following that is expanding every day. Whether used in futuristic packaging designs, planetary television spots or even in collaboration with a well-known corporation, companies are fusing their brand with space-age themes, allowing them to cash in on a popular theme.

With the growing multitude of sci fi-obsessed video game and movie fanatics, marketing strategies are looking to pop culture and to the future in order to ultimately impact a mass market of followers and consumers. These sci-fi marketing strategies are witty and make for memorable advertising.
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Sith Lord Contraceptives
Sith Lord Contraceptives
Darth Vader Condom Encourages Safety with the Dark Side of the Force
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Foreign Fantasy Games
Foreign Fantasy Games
History-Based Mir Mahna Puts Iranian Gaming on the Map
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Intergalactic Villain Ads
Intergalactic Villain Ads
The NTT Docomo Darth Vader Ad Uses the Force to Sell Phones
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Iconic Eco Cases
Iconic Eco Cases
The Goodluckgoods 'In Case of Love' is a Unibody Smart Phone Case
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Hilarious Sci-Fi Campaigns
Hilarious Sci-Fi Campaigns
The Disney ‘Star Wars' Weekends Ad is Fun for Everyone
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Otherworldly Auto Spots
Otherworldly Auto Spots
This 2011 Volkswagen Super Bowl Commercial is Forceful
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Pugnacious Parasols
Pugnacious Parasols
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella Keeps Heads Dry with the Force
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Movie-Inspired Memory Stick Ads
Movie-Inspired Memory Stick Ads
Mimoco Enlists Star Wars' Help to Sell Flash Drives
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Repackaged Arcade Sodas
Repackaged Arcade Sodas
'Space Invaders' VS 'Space Invader' Pits Retro Games Against Graffiti
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Sci-Fi Sneaker Promotions
Sci-Fi Sneaker Promotions
Adidas vs. Tron Fuses Two Pop Culture Phenomena Together
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Intergalactic Sportswear Promos
Intergalactic Sportswear Promos
The Star-Filled Adidas Star Wars Collection Campaign
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Epic Sci-Fi Water
Epic Sci-Fi Water
Evian Makes a Bottle Design Fit for a Jedi Warrior
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Alien Abduction Ads
Alien Abduction Ads
Leagas Delaney Creates Eye-Opening Ads for Lexum European Eye Clinic
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Advertising With Aliens
Advertising With Aliens
Doritos Broadcast To The Cosmos
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Extraterrestrial Bonding Ads
Extraterrestrial Bonding Ads
SKY Campaign Blends Movie Aliens With Sports and Games
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Real Sci-Fi Animated Beverages
Real Sci-Fi Animated Beverages
Futurama Slurm Energy Drink Springs From the Screen to Reality
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Extraterrestrial Humor Ads
Extraterrestrial Humor Ads
The National Geographic Kids Print Campaign is No Joke
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Sci-Fi Caffeine Packaging
Sci-Fi Caffeine Packaging
Star Wars Coffee Uses The Force to Wake People Up
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Sci-Fi Morning Brews
Sci-Fi Morning Brews
Star Wars Darth Vader Dark Side Coffee is for Those Who like a Dark Roast
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Intergalactic Caricature Towels
Intergalactic Caricature Towels
The Star Wars Face Towel Set Lets Fans Dry Off with the Force
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Sci-Fi Gamer Campaigns
Sci-Fi Gamer Campaigns
Sig Vicious' Reykjavik Invasion Promotes EVE FanFest 2011
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Villainous Vacation Videos
Villainous Vacation Videos
This Darth Vader Disneyland Video is Full of Laughs
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Villanous Paternal Greetings
Villanous Paternal Greetings
'Father's Day - Not The Worst' Card Shows Why Darth Vader Cares
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Villainous Vixen Timepiece Ads
Villainous Vixen Timepiece Ads
The Nicolas Guerin TechnoMarine Watch Campaign is Wicked
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Epic Sci-Fi Car Ads
Epic Sci-Fi Car Ads
The Kia Optima Super Bowl 2011 Commercial
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Sci-Fi Baby Bonnets
Sci-Fi Baby Bonnets
The Baby Yoda Hat is for Nebular Newborns
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Sith Lord Microsoft Parodies
Sith Lord Microsoft Parodies
The Death Star Was My Idea Ad Spoofs Windows 7 Commercials
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Sci-Fi Auto Ads
Sci-Fi Auto Ads
Pacalin Turns Star Wars Vehicles into Plausible Print Advertisments
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Imperial Guard Coffee Cups
Imperial Guard Coffee Cups
Drink in Intergalactic Style with the Star Wars Stormtrooper Travel Mug
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Intergalactic Sportswear
Intergalactic Sportswear
Wear the Force with the Star Wars x Adidas Originals FW 2011 Collection
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Pop Culture Popsicles
Pop Culture Popsicles
The Stoyn Ice Cream Creations are Fun and Flavorful
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Vibrant Villainous Shoes
Vibrant Villainous Shoes
Star Wars Fans Will Love the Adidas Skyline Mid Darth Vader Shoes
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The Force-Inspired Footwear
The Force-Inspired Footwear
The Adidas Star Wars 2010 Campaign Embodies Classic Characters (UPDATE
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