How the force awakened the internet

The Force Awakens The Internet

How Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens transformed marketing

"How much do we really need to do?"

Bob Iger

"How much do we really need to do?" asked The Walt Disney Co's Chief Executive, as he lead brainstorming the selling of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. His team responded by unleashing a social media deluge and offline product tie-ins.

The Force Awakens The Internet

This Instagram post, about a year ago, was indicator of the shape of things to come.

The Telegraph also helped awaken the force.

Facebook

Opening weekend: 64 million people, 140 million reactions

Light Saber

Awaken the Force within by adding Finn's lightsaber to your profile picture.

Posted by Star Wars Movies on Monday, December 14, 2015

Immersive 360 video

Google

Star Wars Easter Egg, Awaken the Force Within, Light Saber Escape

Google Maps


Google Maps X-Wing

Twitter

Opening weekend: 4.9 million tweets

Instagram

Offline 'events' to continue online till IX?


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