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Fake offline stunts that make your product famous πŸ’‚

Expensive billboards? No need. Let's ride on the new wave of offline illusions ("Out Of Home" just got a whole new meaning)

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Tom Orbach
Dec 15, 2023
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Last month, something unusual happened in London.

JD Sports outfitted Big Ben in a North Face puffer jacket.

WHAT? The Big Ben?! The stunt got people talking and sharing like crazy, which ended up becoming a viral video.

😳 But here's the twist…

It was all a fake: a mix of CGI (animated effects) and actors on the street.

Why did it work so well? Simple: people thought it was real.

✨ Fake Offline Stunts 101 (my full guide)

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