Traditional media is a key element in the majority of campaigns. Sometimes, utilizing traditional media in a different way can help an advertiser stand out. For example, the cable network FX and the automotive company Audi are teaming up to create a messaging campaign to specifically advertise the new 2012 Audi A6.
According to MediaPost, they are joining forces to create content that is made to look like full-length TV programming. These eight 2-minute episodes will star the Audi A6 and its features. The “Untitled Jersey City Project,” as it’s called, will premier on FX September 25th during the Sunday prime-time movie, and it will run on the following four Sundays. Initial promotion was done through theater advertising and commercials running during the Emmy Awards telecast.
The plot of the series surrounds a group of architectural firm co-workers who are working together to hide an unsettling secret. Worked into the plot will be some of the A6’s technological enhancements.
Overall, with Audi aligning its brand with FX, it’s reaching a core target audience in an offbeat, original way. Even though product placement is not a new concept, if it’s done seamlessly and maintains entertainment value, it can really help advertisers solidify a branding message. Also, it’s important to make sure that advertisers choose product placements that make since for the product/service and the target demographic.
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