Cover Photo
The cover photo on "The Great Gatsby" Facebook page sets the tone for the film. The classy, wide shot shows all the principal players and really drives home the style that Lurhmann was going for.
Custom Tabs
"The Great Gatsby" has custom tabs to help drive fans to the movie theaters. This is nothing all that original, but the fact that fans of the film could simply click to "like" or "buy tickets now" made the transition from computer screen to movie screen seamless.
Shareable Content
The volume and quality of material available on "The Great Gatsby" Facebook page makes for great shareable content. There are photos, quotes, videos, behind the scenes information on the making of the movie, and so much more, which allows fans to really see what this film is all about. Content like this went viral on the movie's Facebook page, which created even more buzz for the film.
Video
There was no shortage of video clips posted online to promote "The Great Gatsby". Filmmakers need to realize that as soon as they put their films out into the world, they will be available for viewing online, so the key is to provide impactful clips to catch the interest of the online audience before others do. The producers of this movie certainly understood that, and the fact that they offered so much in terms of video clips on all platforms kept fans engaged and wanting to see more on the movie screen.
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People love seeing celebrities in their natural habitat, and "The Great Gatsby" definitely didn't have a shortage of celebrities for fans to get excited about. There was major online interest in the flurry of Instagram photos showing actors and actresses from the film strutting their stuff on the red carpet.
Every Aspect of the Film's Social Media Promotion was Great
From Facebook to Twitter to Tumblr to Instagram, "The Great Gatsby" took its social media marketing presence to the next level. By engaging the audience, allowing exclusive peeks behind the curtain, and giving like-minded movie goers a way to connect via social media, this film has certainly cast a new mold for future films to follow. Viewers of big blockbusters can expect plenty of chances to connect on social media going forward.
What did you think of "The Great Gatsby's" social media marketing presence?