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Screenvision's Programming Network will make the 3-D Skittles spot available through its exhibitor partners across the country with coverage in all of the top 10 DMAs. The 3-D ad will run for a five week period beginning May 1st on 762 3-D screens in 461 Screenvision represented theatres.
"3-D movies have made such a big impact for the studios and moviegoers which is very promising for Screenvision's 3-D advertising platform. 2-D ads in our Premium Pod(TM) deliver an average 72% total recall, and we anticipate that 3-D ads will generate even stronger awareness," said Matthew Kearney, CEO, Screenvision. "Screenvision continues to be the innovator and leader in the advertising sector providing the marketplace with the largest 3-D network, both in-lobby and on the screen."
"Our exclusive cinema partnership with Wrigley(R) allows us to deliver the first 3-D ad in the history of national cinema advertising -- and we are thrilled to be first in our sector," says Mike Chico, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Screenvision. "This achievement marks our consistent ability to lead the way for advertisers, connecting consumers and brands in ways in which no other medium can. In fact, 77% of our consumers who recall our ads, are likely to purchase brands they see advertised across Screenvision screens."
"Converting ads from 2-D to 3-D is a natural extension of our ongoing support of Cinema moving forward," said Norm Chait, SVP-Director of OOH Investment and Activation, MediaVest. "MediaVest, along with our clients, recognize that our consumers go to the movies to be entertained. With Screenvision now offering the opportunity to have our messages literally jump off the screen, these new technologies help us to truly engage and captivate our core consumers in a memorable way. We are excited to be the first to take advantage of what we know will be a highly desirable consumer touchpoint."
Legend Films, a 3-D conversion company was responsible for the transformation of the Skittles ad from 2-D to 3-D. This repurposing provides marketers with increased flexibility and proves to be much more cost effective.
"At Legend Films, we have the creative expertise and technological innovation to affordably and quickly convert any ad into 3-D, and we look forward to working with Screenvision to introduce our capabilities to marketers who want to take advantage of the latest technology, make an impact in theater and encourage audiences to take notice," said David G. Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Legend Films.
On the heels of Monsters vs Aliens, 2009 is the year of 3-D movies and as the studios continue to push these movies out advertisers are looking to capitalize. It also comes as Screenvision continues its expansion across the marketing, content and exhibitor divisions for the company. As the leader in cinema advertising, Screenvision's recent deals with Marcus, Rave, United Entertainment Corporation (UEC) and Studio Movie Grill have expanded its network to over 15,300 screens with 17 of the top 25 exhibitors and increasing its market share to 48%.
ABOUT SCREENVISION
Headquartered in New York, N.Y., Screenvision is a national leader in cinema advertising, offering on-screen advertising, in-lobby promotions and integrated marketing programs to national, regional and local advertisers and providing comprehensive cinema advertising representation services for its theatrical exhibitor partners. In the U.S., the Screenvision cinema advertising network is comprised of over 15,300 screens in 2,400 theatre locations across all 50 states and 92% of DMAs nationwide; delivering through more than 150 theatrical circuits, including 17 of the top 25 exhibition companies. Screenvision is a joint venture between ITV plc (LSE: ITV), the UK's largest commercial television network, and Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), a global supplier of technology, services, and systems to the media and entertainment industries. For more information: http://www.screenvision.com.
ABOUT WRIGLEY
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more than 180 countries. Three of these brands - Juicy Fruit(R), Wrigley's Spearmint(R), and Altoids(R) - have heritages stretching back more than a century. Other well-loved brands include Orbit(R), Extra(R), Starburst(R), Doublemint(R), Skittles(R), Freedent(R), Airwaves(R), Life Savers(R), Eclipse(R), and Winterfresh(R). Wrigley is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.
ABOUT LEGEND FILMS
Legend Films is a stereo 3D conversion company. A partner for filmmakers and advertisers, the company combines years of creative experience and cutting-edge proprietary technology to efficiently and affordably convert 2D film and video into 3D for in-theater, in-home and on-computer viewing.
For more information regarding Screenvision, contact:
Jeffrey Klein/Jason Geller
Dan Klores Communications
212-685-4300
jeff_klein@dkcnews.com / jason_geller@dkcnews.com
For more information regarding Wrigley contact:
Jennifer Jackson-Luth
Wrigley
312-645-8876
Jennifer.JacksonLuth@Wrigley.com
For more information regarding Legend Films contact:
Karlyn Nelson
Freud Communications
323-866-6063
Karlyn.Nelson@freud.com
SOURCE Screenvision
http://www.screenvision.com
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