The use of the internet in the below examples of marketing for 'Kill Your Darlings' is useful for marketing the film due to the fact that it is able to reach a wider, broader audience in a quicker amount of time, with the ability to go viral. The connected nature of the internet (synergy) means that the target audience have the ability to find out more about the product and consume in the way that suits them best.
1. From the Daily Express, an online newspaper article. It is an example of below the line marketing due to the fact that the film company has not paid for this article to occur in the newspapers. It is more likely that an independent film would rely upon below the line marketing and social media to promote their film due to a smaller budget. It is appealing to Harry Potter fans, using the reference to his iconic glasses.
2. From the 'Daily Mirror', an online tabloid newspaper website targeted at middle class people, mainly women, in their 20s and 30s. The use of audience participation is in order to make them feel more included in the marketing of the film. It is an example of below the line marketing: the 'Daily Mirror' writes articles on upcoming films in order to spark reader interest, so for its own benefit. It is attempting to reach the audience who would look for a more scandalous story.
3.This is an example of above the line marketing.The advertisement on the cineworld website is an example of a type of marketing which would be payed for by the company. This is specifically targeting those who may be looking for a film to go to see in their local cinema.
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