Tattoos, TV Spots, and Talent Competitions
Topic Integrated Marketing Communications
Key Words Promotional mix, sales promotion, advertising
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News Story 

A recent Campbell's campaign united the soupmaker's entire line of brands into one single integrated marketing effort. Various advertising and promotions efforts consisted of humorous TV spots combining celebrities with ordinary people, a tie-in for kids, and sampling programs at Wal-Mart.

In addition to the integrated marketing efforts by Campbell's, recent campaigns by Sbarro, Expedia.com, and Cartoon Networks all capitalize on the diverse array of advertising and promotion options available to marketers today. From humorous TV spots and instant prize games, to plush getaway sweepstakes and in-store displays, today's biggest brands combine a broad spectrum of media tools to make the connection with consumers.

Questions
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What are some of the specific advertising and promotions efforts organized by Campbell's, Sbarro, Expedia.com and Cartoon Networks, and how might such diverse efforts work together to communicate the overall message about the brand?

Source "Soup's on for Campbell's," Promo, Sept 1, 2003, v16 i10.
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