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Let’s learn from Japan

on February 9, 2009 by Martina Comments

One of the things I like about the way Japanese brands (and agencies) approach digital marketing is the fact that blogs (and bloggers) are always on their mind. If you pay attention to most campaigns recently launched on the Web, you will notice that the “share/embed in your blog” functionality is always there. But it’s not just a simple copy & paste of some content offered on the website. What bloggers can put on their blog is actually the outcome of their own interaction/experience on the brand website. And this the cool part, because it activates mechanisms self expression and generates spontaneous but conscious word of mouth where consumers are endorsers of a personalized brand message.

The latest example I’ve found of this interesting approach is the website launched by Casio to promote its CA001 mobile phone model. If you visit the Urban/Feel/Harmony section you will be able to compose your own music session mixing sounds taken from a series of instruments.

Run, Miss Piggy, run!

on March 19, 2008 by Martina Comments

A mobile phone that can keep track of the calories you burn when you do sports is original (and weird). What is even more weird is the mini-site Casio has launched to support his cutting edge W61CA model.

In this lovely advergame you are a “piggy trainer”. You have to help a young Miss Piggy finding a boyfriend. She has to run and loose weight with your support. Can you make it? Don’t worry if everything is in Japanese, you can find your way through the game. via The FWA.

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