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Entertainment Marketing

AT&T; Renews American Idol Sponsorship with Sweeps

Feb 22, 2007 6:03 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

El Pollo Loco Kicks off Apprentice-Themed Contest

Jan 31, 2007 6:03 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

Turner Entertainment, Sponsors Team Up for SAG Awards

Jan 26, 2007 6:02 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

Kimberly-Clark, The View Team for Room Makeover Sweeps

Jan 23, 2007 6:02 AM, PROMO Xtra

NASCAR Teams With Kelly Clarkson

Jan 19, 2007 6:04 AM, PROMO Xtra

Pond's TV Sponsorship Brings Product Placement, Contests

Jan 16, 2007 6:03 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Patricia Odell


CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT

Yahoo Launches Intern Contest Tied to Apprentice Premiere

Yahoo is rolling out a new contest linked to the newest season of The Apprentice, giving viewers a chance to predict answers to upcoming shows for a chance to win prizes...

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Issues, Research and Trends

Box Office Buzz

Oct 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Amy Johannes

Whether it was talking cars, sword-wielding pirates or a red-caped flying superhero, consumers' love affair with the movies reignited this year, ending...

TV Placements Overtake Film

May 1, 2005 12:00 PM, Amy Johannes

Doritos sales spiked in 2000, thanks to a prominent role in the premiere season of Survivor. NBC's The Apprentice showcases a brand in nearly every episode....

Burger King Cooks Up A Winner

May 1, 2005 12:00 PM, Amy Johannes

"Have It Your Way." The Burger King Corp.'s motto says it all and kept its promise this winter, driving fans of NBC's hit reality show The Apprentice from the boardroom directly into its restaurants and beyond....

Starring Role

Apr 1, 2005 12:00 PM, Amy Johannes

Thanks to TiVo, some boffo box-office hits and iPod, the stars aligned in 2004 to boost marketer investment in entertainment properties to new heights....

Top Story

AT&T; gets American Idol fans texting with a sweepstakes for cash and trip to Los Angeles.

AT&T; Renews American Idol Sponsorship with Sweeps

Feb 22, 2007 6:03 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

AT&T is promoting its sponsorship of the hit show American Idol this season with a host of text messaging-based offers, including a sweepstakes for a chance to win $1 million.

Fans can enter the sweepstakes by sending the word IDOL to short code 4004. Customers can earn an additional entry for every text, instant, photo, and video message they send.

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Nintendo, Southwest Reward Fliers with Free Game Systems

Feb 7, 2007 6:02 AM, PROMO P&I;

Southwest Airlines has found a new way to reward frequent fliers—video games....

Lost No More

Dec 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Amy Johannes

ABC learned the hard way. The network drew 16 million viewers to its Lost mystery series in 2004. But a half million tuned out in the second year, ...

Verizon Pumps Out Pirates Content for V-Cast Customers

Jun 30, 2006 6:04 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Andrew Scott

Verizon Wireless has a chest full of interactive promotions tied to the theatrical release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, including a sweeps, mobile game and downloads. The film hits screens next week. ...

In Last Hurrah, McDonald's Anchors Pirates Promo

Jun 29, 2006 6:05 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

McDonald's is rolling out a mega promotion behind Disney's much anticipated release Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, dangling chances to win Volvo vehicles, iPods and Sony PlayStation Portable systems. The promotion ends McDonald's 10-year, exclusive deal with Disney under which the QSR promoted numerous Disney films with enormous success. ...

Cott Licenses Disney Films and Bows Line of Kids' Drinks

Jun 28, 2006 6:04 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Patricia Odell

Cott Corp. is out with a new line of fruit and water beverages for kids—touting less sugar and added vitamins—all tied to some of Disney's most popular films. ...

Live from the Licensing Show: Disney Goes to the Dogs, Cats

Jun 23, 2006 6:05 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

Disney plans to unleash a new category of licensed goods that are sure to appeal to four-legged creatures and their owners, alike—pet care products. ...

Live from the Licensing Show: Bratz Leap From Books to the Big Screen

Jun 22, 2006 6:02 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

MGA Entertainment is taking its fashion friendly Bratz brand beyond the toy aisles into books and even movie theaters. ...

PepsiCo Takes to Ice With NHL Deal

Jun 22, 2006 6:01 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Andrew Scott

PepsiCo, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association have forged a multi-year agreement that takes PepsiCo's beverages and snacks to the ice. ...

Motorola Hires Soccer's Beckham as Brand Ambassador

Jun 19, 2006 6:04 AM, PROMO Xtra

Motorola has tapped international soccer star David Beckham to be the company's global brand ambassador. ...

Pirates Brings M&M;'s, Volvo On Board

Jun 15, 2006 6:07 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

Masterfoods USA's M&M;'s brand is putting all hands on deck with an integrated marketing campaign built around one of the summer's most anticipated films, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. The candy company is dangling movie-branded packaging, interactive games and a sweepstakes. ...

Pepsi Soars with Superman Returns Sweeps

May 26, 2006 6:06 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

PepsiCo. is rolling out a mega promotion tied to Warner Bros. Pictures' Superman Returns, dangling a cash prize of $1 million. ...

CARU Asks Lionsgate to Pull DVD Spot

May 26, 2006 6:02 AM, PROMO Xtra

Lionsgate Entertainment has been asked by The Children's Advertising Review Unit to refrain from advertising one of its DVDs during times when children's program is on television. ...

AOL, CBS Team for Online Treasure Hunt

May 23, 2006 6:06 AM, PROMO Xtra

AOL is launching a one-of a kind online treasure hunt this fall that will send puzzle-solving enthusiasts on a hunt for real-life treasure....

Toyota Hires Velocity Sports & Entertainment for NASCAR Sponsorship

May 23, 2006 6:01 AM, PROMO Xtra

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. has chosen Velocity Sports & Entertainment to drive activation of its sponsorship of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and the Busch Series, which begins next year. ...

Pop-Tarts Keeps American Idol Tour Warm

May 22, 2006 6:03 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Betsy Spethmann

Kellogg Co. is gearing up to go on the road again with American Idol again as presenting sponsor of The American Idols Live! Tour....

Embassy Suites Suits Up For Apprentice Task

May 19, 2006 6:04 AM, PROMO Xtra

Embassy Suites Hotels will appear on The Apprentice next week for its first-ever task sponsorship by giving competing teams a chance to create a new look for hotel employees....

AT&T;, Taps Cars Movie in Multi-Million Direct Mail Campaign

May 19, 2006 6:03 AM, PROMO Xtra

AT&T; is rolling out a new campaign to promote the upcoming release of the Disney/Pixar animated feature Cars via a direct-mail campaign and interactive Web site touting its lightning-fast products and services....

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