How Fortnite&Audi Capitalized On A Marvel Blockbuster Movie | Ep. #1024 - a podcast by Eric Siu & Neil Patel

In episode #1024, we discuss how brands capitalized on a Marvel blockbuster. Tune in to hear how they did it.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Fortnite & Audi Capitalized On A Marvel Blockbuster Movie
• [00:50] Avengers had the largest opening box office ever.
• [01:30] Fortnite used native advertising for Avengers.
• [02:21] Audi has had their cars in almost every Marvel film.
• [02:40] In Endgame, an Audi is featured prominently.
• [03:30] Product placement and branding is just another smart way to cut a deal.
• [03:45] Beats by Dre got every celebrity to wear their product.
• [03:58] Converse paid Will Smith to wear their sneakers in “I Am Legend”.
• [04:40] People want to be like their heroes, so native advertising makes sense.
• [06:10] If Captain America had a Nike logo on his shield, people would want to buy Nike products.
• [06:20] That’s it for today!
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