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    Marketer's Cut: Movie Marketing and Advertising

    We're marketers. And we love movies. And we have so little experience in marketing. Like so little. But it's fun to talk about, so that's what we do. Join us for fun discussions about movie/TV marketing and our very own pitches for what we think can be done better.
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    Episodes (50)

    Take 47: The Batman

    Take 47: The Batman

    Join us as we talk about the marketing of THE Batman! Don’t forget the THE! In this episode, we cover Batman History Jingles, Riddle Contests, and Twilight/Batman Spotify Playlists.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @Kuufnar

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 46: Marry Me

    Take 46: Marry Me

    Join us as we talk about the marketing of Marry Me! We discuss JLo and OWil, Owen Wilson’s Concert Tour, and Snapchat Virtual Concerts!

     

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    AdWeek Article: https://www.adweek.com/social-marketing/universal-pictures-snap-oz-team-up-on-virtual-concert-event-for-marry-me/

     

    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @Kuufnar

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on 

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    Take 45: Nightmare Alley (2021)

    Take 45: Nightmare Alley (2021)

    Join us as we talk about the marketing of Nightmare Alley! We discuss the 2022 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards nominations, Freddy Krueger and Bradley Cooper podcasts, and Scam Artist Marketing.

     

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    NME Article: https://deadline.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-promotional-brand-campaign-tiktok-fortnite-hyundai-1234898631/

    Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/nightmare-alley-guillermo-del-toro-awards-insider

     

    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @Kuufnar

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 44: Encanto

    Take 44: Encanto

    Join us as we talk about Encanto! Maribel isn’t the only one that doesn’t have powers, we don’t either. Join us as we talk Hologram Encanto, House Tours, and Themed Fruit.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @Kuufnar

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 43: Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Take 43: Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Join us as we talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home! It’s the newest MCU film, the newest Sony film, and one of the biggest films of all time! Join us as we talk Spider-Man video games, hilarious posters, and Jon Watts short film (Hyundai commercial).  

     

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    Deadline Article: https://deadline.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-promotional-brand-campaign-tiktok-fortnite-hyundai-1234898631/

     

    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @Kuufnar

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 41: Dune

    Take 41: Dune

    This week we talk about Dune. Denis Villeneuve has brought the “unadaptable” to the big screen once more, and it’s a bit more well accepted than the David Lynch version. Join us as we talk DUNC, Ticket Sales Strategies, and Marketing with Zendaya.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 40: No Time to Die

    Take 40: No Time to Die

    This week we talk about No Time to Die. The last James Bond film before Tom Holland takes over as 007. That’s right, we said it. Join us as we talk Boss Baby Bond, Pepsi - Shaken, Not Stirred, and The Next Bond Actor.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Product Placements Article: The modernization of James Bond's brand partnerships

    Future of the Bond Franchise:

    James Bond adapts to a changed world after 6 years away

    TikTok Stats

    • TikTok by the Numbers (2021): Stats, Demographics & Fun Facts

    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=N_gD9-Oa0fg

    Take 39: Squid Game

    Take 39: Squid Game

    This week we talk about Squid Game, the thrilling story of some people who play a game for some money. Turns out, a lot of people want to watch other people play a game for money. More people than anyone seems to be able to comprehend. Join us as we talk Squid Game Companion Podcasts, the CEOs of Netflix, and Mr. Netflix Worldwide.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

    Music by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 38: Midnight Mass

    Take 38: Midnight Mass

    This week we talk about Midnight Mass, the new Netflix horror series from Mike Flanagan. How does Netflix draw a line from Haunting of Hill House to Haunting of Bly Manor to Midnight Mass? Join us as we talk Twitter Marketing, Midnight Mass Haunted Houses, and Netflix’s Trust in Mike Flanagan.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-XIRcjf3l4

    Teaser 1: https://twitter.com/midnightmass/status/1423328027589562379?s=20

    Teaser 2: https://twitter.com/midnightmass/status/1423690389932830725?s=20

    Take 37: Malignant

    Take 37: Malignant

    This week we talk about Malignant, James Wan’s newest horror film. Join us as we talk about Pop-Up Video Stores, Gabriel Cosplay, and why Malignant needs a huge push for its physical release.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gczt0fhawDs

    Take 36: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Take 36: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    This week we talk about Shang-Chi, Destin Daniel Cretton’s addition to the MCU. Join us as we talk Simu Liu stock images, the impressive performance, and Shang-Chi sponsored weddings.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjFbMbfXaQ

    Take 35: The Green Knight and A24 Marketing

    Take 35: The Green Knight and A24 Marketing

    This week we talk about The Green Knight, David Lowery’s fantastical adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Join us as we talk Green Knight Emo Nite, Tabletop RPGs, and A24’s Marketing Masterclass.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Character Posters:

    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6ksY8xWCY

    The Green Knight RPG: https://magazine.promomarketing.com/article/a24-made-a-whole-role-playing-board-game-for-the-green-knight/

    Character Posters: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/05/a24-releases-six-posters-for-the-green-knight/

    Take 34: Jungle Cruise

    Take 34: Jungle Cruise

    This week we talk about Jungle Cruise, the Disney flick starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. Where do you think this ranks in the ride-based film genre? Join us as we talk Jesse Plemons vs. Jesse Plimes, Jungle Cruise Casino Boats, and Premiere Access Improvements.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Jungle Cruise Website: https://movies.disney.com/jungle-cruise

    Get My Boat x Jungle Cruise Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/getmyboat-hosting-a-sweepstakes-celebrating-the-release-of-disneys-jungle-cruise-301339645.html

    Take 33: The Suicide Squad (2021)

    Take 33: The Suicide Squad (2021)

    This week we talk about The Suicide Squad (2021), a film that acts as a breath of fresh air and a continuation of the 2016 Ayer film. If you’re confused, don’t worry - a lot of other people seem confused as well. Join us as we talk Starro Plushie Cannons, Ads for Therapy, and TikTok Movie Advertising.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    James Gunn Starro Tweet: https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1420153000698339330?s=20

    Character Posters: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/03/the-suicide-squad-gets-twelve-character-posters/

    Red-Band Trailer: https://youtu.be/Z1EbSXxrZ34

    “Rebellion” Trailer: https://youtu.be/vBumm7mYT_0

    “Rain” Trailer: https://youtu.be/eg5ciqQzmK0

    Take 32: Space Jam: A New Legacy

    Take 32: Space Jam: A New Legacy

    This week we talk about Space Jam: A New Legacy, a movie that somehow exists in the space between advertisement and film. Join us as we talk Alternative Space Jam Sports, the Plural of Space Jam, and the shameless inclusion of every WB character ever.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Hare Jordan Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=178&v=mdEGMGj8JsU&feature=emb_title

    Aerospace Jordan Ad:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQZ9_NPWww

     

    Space Jam Website: https://www.spacejam.com

    Take 31: Black Widow

    Take 31: Black Widow

    This week we talk about Black Widow and how it’s the real family we made along the way (we saved part of this description from our F9 episode).  Join us as we talk about Releasing Spiders, Russian Propaganda, and 2-for-1 Marketing Campaigns.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Variety Article: https://variety.com/2021/biz/entertainment-industry/movie-marketing-fast-and-furious-black-widow-1234913351/

    Take 30: F9 - The Fast Saga

    Take 30: F9 - The Fast Saga

    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 30! This week we talk about F9: The Fast Saga and how it’s the real family we made along the way.  Join us as we talk about Space Diesel, Hitting Children with Cars, and Nurturing the Future Fans of the Franchise.

     

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    Variety Article: https://variety.com/2021/biz/entertainment-industry/movie-marketing-fast-and-furious-black-widow-1234913351/

    Take 29: Luca

    Take 29: Luca

    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 29! This week we talk about Luca and all of the boring and/or incomprehensible decisions made to market this film.  Join us as we talk about Aquarium Tik Tok, Hidden Sea Monster Tails, and BIG Watermelon.

     

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    Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWall

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    Tell me this isn’t Big Watermelon: https://www.watermelon.org

    Take 28: In the Heights

    Take 28: In the Heights

    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 28! This week we talk about In the Heights and all of the unique challenges of marketing a musical. Join us as we talk about Piragua Truck Racing, Theater Kids, and not naming this film “Lin the Heights.”

     

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    Refinery29 Article on Colorism in “In The Heights”: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10523733/in-the-heights-colorism-casting-controversy

    Blast Magazine article on marketing failures of “In the Heights”: 

    https://blastmagazine.com/2021/06/13/warner-brothers-marketing-failed-in-the-heights/