Possible hope to keep net neutrality alive, buying movie tickets on Facebook, music selling everything but music, and Netflix big brother eyes in this week's Marketing in the Digital Age.
Summary: Republican Rep Mike Coffman was the first House republican to sign his name on a petition to force a vote on keeping net neutrality.
Opinion: Net neutrality shouldn’t be a partisan issue, but it has become one. As a person who has made a living off the internet in digital marketing, repealing net neutrality is an act that harms the consumer. It will throttle speeds when essentially the government has decided you’ve had enough access to the internet.
Buying Movie Tickets on Facebook
Summary: Soon, you’ll be able to buy your movie tickets through Facebook via AMC, Fandango, and Atom Tickets. Facebook’s product manager Swapna Joshi stated, “…This is another way we’re working to make going to the movies fun and easy.”
Opinion: Another way to keep people on Facebook longer, smart.
Music as a Key Marketing Strategy for Marriott Hotels
Summary: Marriott has said that music has been a successful marketing strategy for them. In 2016, they held a 3-day music festival called Wake Up Call at the W in Scottsdale. The event was such a a success that they have decided to launch several more in the upcoming year, starting with the W Hollywood Sept 1.
Opinion: I once heard someone say music sells everything, except music. Another case of it here. These music festivals will book up the W Hotel rooms, naturally, and expose people to their brand to book in the future.
How Many Times Did you Watch A Christmas Prince?
Summary: Netflix is facing backlash from its recent tweet stating that 53 people have watched A Christmas Prince everyday for 18 days. Following with a “who hurt you?” to make it seem funny. People were outraged at the creepiness of the big brother watching over you.
Opinion: Uh, yeah, how do you think Netflix is as big as it is? It’s not by guessing what you like, it’s by watching what you like and making content for just that.