Comic-Con QR Code Reveals Behind the Scenes Footage and Special Message From I Am Number Four Dan Koelsch, July 26, 2010 QR barcodes are all the rage now, as they are simple and easy ways to distributed coded information, especially since smart phones can usually download reading apps. ARG designers used these for several purposes during Comic-Con this year, including for the 2nd Mass viral. One of the things given away at Comic-Con had such a QR code, which when scanned revealed a website with behind the scenes footage and special message for Comic-Con goers from the upcoming film I Am Number Four. Check out the video after the break. I Am Number Four, directed by D.J. Caruso (Disturbia, Eagle Eye), is a sci-fi action film based on the novel of the same title. Comic-Con Conventions Events Viral Marketing Viral Videos Comic-ConI Am Number FourQR CodeViral video
Spielberg’s “Falling Skies” Viral Campaign? – 2ndMass.com July 12, 2010July 12, 20102nd Mass, a new viral campaign, has launched after ComingSoon.net received a package containing a flip camera and an attached note that read “PLAYME.” The video points us to a new viral website 2ndMass.com. See the video and other clues after the jump. Read More
Viral Video: Seinfeld Trailer for George Drama May 2, 2010As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I love it when people re-cut movies to make trailers portraying them as something very different (i.e. Sleepless in Seattle as a stalker thriller). Canadian Youtuber “lorocker” has done just that with the classic TV show Seinfeld, creating a trailer that turns it into… Read More
Toy Story 3 Oscar Campaign Gets Noticed December 28, 2010Almost every film with a shot at an Oscar (and even some that don’t) starts a campaign around this time of year for their respective category. Usually they are simple and uninteresting, thus go unnoticed. However, Disney’s Best Picture campaign for Toy Story 3 is drawing attention for its unique… Read More
Wow! This would be a cool way to deliver the trailer to the mass public for cheap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DPGwFdIa1w
Check out Warbasse Design's (http://www,warbassedesign.com) campaigns for the Iron Man sequel and HBO's Trueblood series. Movie and TV previews are probably the best initial use for QR Codes. Big brands will follow, but entertainment companies are taking the lead.