THEA18B
Module 18B: Marketing and Publicity B (Optional)
Outcome
Design a marketing campaign and create publicity materials for a theatre production, real or imagined.
Indicators
(a) Differentiate between marketing and publicity.
(b) Examine the value marketing can provide to theatres and individual theatrical productions.
(c) Discuss the potential impact of poor marketing.
(d)

Develop a marketing campaign, for a real or imagined production, considering strategies such as:

  • creating press and publicity lists of local contacts and influencers;
  • inviting partnerships of mutual interest with local organizations (e.g., local bakery providing food, local print company sponsoring posters);
  • organizing interviews for cast and crew with local media (e.g., broadcast, print, online);
  • making and distributing press and social media packages;
  • inviting local media to rehearsal;
  • creating a podcast with cast members and production team members talking about the show;
  • conducting backstage video tour to post on social media;
  • creating and distributing merchandise such as t-shirts or ball caps to market beforehand and sell during performance breaks.
(e)

Carry out a publicity campaign for a production, real or imagined, considering examples such as:

  • organizing pop-up performances;
  • targeting social media influencers;
  • creating contests;
  • circulating cast and production crew trading cards; and,
  • making and posting a teaser or video trailer, considering permissions required for a copyright play and the potential use of audio voiceovers.
(f) Reflect on the effectiveness of the marketing and publicity campaign.
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