Author Archive for Alina Tariq

27
May
10

“Housefull” Hangama!

When you have an ensemble of the funniest men in the industry coming together for a film, all you can expect is a ‘Housefull’ of entertainment. Hungama Digital Media in association with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of a digital promotions campaign for the film Housefull. It includes a 16 episode video blog on the making of the film, a Social Networking Application and iPhone, mobile & online game. Releasing on April 30, 2010 the film has been directed by Sajid Khan and stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta & Jiah Khan.

Speaking at a press conference to announce the launch, Neeraj Roy, MD & CEO, Hungama Digital Media said, “With nearly 1000 films releasing every year, it is important for Bollywood studios to create promotional campaigns that connect with the audience. And digital media gives producers access to a captive audience that are ready to consume interesting content. The Indian audience is receptive of comic content and digital promotions for Housefull will give them a preview of a humor laden ride awaiting them at the cinemas.”

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29
Apr
10

Mobile Recruiting: Why run SMS campaigns?

If you are a fan of mobile marketing then you have likely noticed the on-going discussions around using SMS (”short message service”), as a communication channel. Why is that?  Well, there’s good reason for it.  In comparison to other messaging activities such as email and IM, SMS is still the most widely used data application on the planet. Continue reading ‘Mobile Recruiting: Why run SMS campaigns?’

27
Apr
10

Alice eBook For iPad: Simply Amazing.

27
Apr
10

Google Earth’s New Hi-Res 3D New York City

27
Apr
10

Levi’s New ‘Friends Store’ Social Shopping Site

26
Apr
10

Infographic: Instant Messaging Facts & Figures

This is a great infographic this time on Instant Messaging. There are some pretty crazy stats in there like the 47 Billion daily instant messages sent, or the 40 million simultaneous logged in windows messenger users. I see a lot of media plans buying Windows Messenger banners, it’s a popular (and pretty cheap) buy, which is clearly due to the serious amount of impressions they’d serve every day!

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26
Apr
10

Sketchbook Pro For iPad Demo

26
Apr
10

Lipton Milk Tea: Chinese Viral Case Study

22
Apr
10

Coca-Cola: AR Meets Holographic Illusion

22
Apr
10

MICMACS: Hopscotch Films Facebook Campaign




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