Thursday, April 03, 2008

Study of 1,000 Brand Integrations on Reality TV Finds Marketers Not Using Category Wisely

Are Your Product Placements 'Spectacularly Average'?

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- When it comes to product placement, conventional wisdom says a reality TV show is your best bet. Notable appearances by famous names such as AT&T, Chrysler and Coca-Cola in programs including "American Idol" and "The Apprentice" have provided textbook examples of how reality programs can help burnish popular goods. But what if marketers aren't using the programs as wisely as they could? FULL ARTICLE