In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, product placement continues to play an important role. Here’s a roundup of the most notable examples of product placement from the past week, as reported by ProductPlacementBlog.com.
Fresca’s got the Gemstones buzzing
If you’re a fan of The Righteous Gemstones and had your eyes glued to the screen during S3Ep5, you may have spotted a bottle of Fresca casually nestled on the dinner table.
All the Jordans, all the time in Transformers
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts took product placement to the next level with Nike Jordan gear. Dean Scott Vazquez’s character Kris Diaz was seen wearing a Nike Jordan t-shirt, while Noah Diaz, played by Anthony Ramos, opted for Nike Jordan sneakers and an orange Air Jordan tank top.
Campbell’s Soup in Asteroid City
Retro-futurism meets comfort food in Asteroid City. Wes Anderson served up a vintage Campbell’s Soup vending machine, a fitting tribute to the 1950s that blends seamlessly with his eccentric vision.
Martini Twist Vending Machine – Shake things up in Asteroid City
Still in the quirky world of Asteroid City, Wes Anderson served up a Martini with a Twist – straight from the vending machine! It’s a cheeky nod to his unique visual and narrative style, while giving us a glimpse of a futuristic cocktail hour.
Kellogg’s: Making Mornings Starling Bright
“A balanced breakfast is the start of a great day,” seems to be the motto in The Starling Girl, which features a table full of Kellogg’s cereals-Frosted Flakes, Cocoa Krispies, and Pops.
Get Nordy with Nordstrom in Platonic
In Platonic S1Ep10, Nordstrom had some blatant product placement. We saw the Nordy Club Rewards Program on a cell phone screen with the actress showing it off to the camera.
A whiskey splash on Secret Invasion
In Secret Invasion S1Ep4, Samuel L. Jackson and Don Cheadle weren’t just having a conversation, they were having a sip of Old Rip Van Winkle ‘Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve’ 23 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. A classy way to introduce a classy bourbon.
Rockstar Rumbles Red Bull on The Afterparty
The Afterparty S2Ep1 gave us an unexpected twist with the introduction of a Rockstar energy drink. A bold move that shakes up the usual Red Bull-dominated energy drink scene in TV and film.
Snack Attack in Grown-ish with Smartfood
Grown-ish S6Ep3 featured a pack of Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn being munched by an actress. This blatant product placement certainly popped.
Swiffer Sweeps Into Full Circle
Swiffer takes center stage in Full Circle S1Ep2, proving that even cleaning products can steal the spotlight. With their 2-in-1 mop, floor cleaning has never looked so appealing.
Gourmet treats in “And Just Like That…
To round out our list, Sarah Jessica Parker took us on a shopping spree in And Just Like That… S2Ep5, with a Citarella Gourmet Market bag in hand.
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