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Lyft Promoted Ghostbusters by Offering Rides in the Iconic Ecto-1 Car

— July 4, 2016 — Autos
In an effort to promote the remake of the cult favorite Ghostbusters movie, American ridesharing company Lyft offered its consumers the chance to take a complementary ride in the Ecto-1 car that's used by the spirit hunters themselves.

The 1980s Cadillac featured the Ghostbusters logo on its side and is stocked full with Twinkies and a green citrus juice, two food items that coincide with the film. Lyft told its consumers in Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Washington and San Francisco to "Ride Like a Ghostbuster, on Demand." In order to get a free ride in the Ecto-1 car, users needed to select 'Ghost Mode' when requesting transportation.

The limited-time service functioned at the beginning of the month in order to create more excitement for the highly anticipated release of the film.
Trend Themes
1. Movie-inspired Ride Shares - Offering complementary rides in iconic movie cars can create buzz around film releases and boost brand visibility for ridesharing companies.
2. Promotional Transportation Experiences - Providing unique and themed transportation experiences can help companies generate excitement and engage with customers in a memorable way.
3. Branded Collaborations - Partnering with popular movie franchises can create mutually beneficial promotional opportunities and enhance brand recognition.
Industry Implications
1. Ridesharing - Ridesharing companies can leverage movie tie-ins to differentiate their services and attract new customers.
2. Entertainment - Movie studios and production companies can collaborate with ridesharing companies to enhance marketing efforts and create immersive experiences for fans.
3. Promotional Marketing - Offering unique transportation experiences as part of promotional campaigns can help companies stand out and drive customer engagement.
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