Free Product Placement: 10 More Powerful Questions to Create Global Recognition

Introduction to product placement in movies

Free product placement is a powerful way to amplify your brand’s reach, but very few know how to make this happen without paying a substantial fee to Hollywood studips.  Our detailed course, Product Placement Mastery: Are You Ready For Your Close-Up?, shows you how to secure the mother of all global branding coups for free. Find details about the course below. 

Product placement, a strategy that seamlessly integrates products into various media like movies and TV shows, is gaining popularity for its effectiveness in boosting brand visibility and consumer engagement. This approach can be particularly intriguing when exploring the concept of free product placement, where brands can capitalize on opportunities without direct costs.

Our comprehensive FAQs delve into the nuances of this marketing strategy, providing insights for business owners and marketers. Whether you are exploring free product placement for the first time or looking to refine your existing strategies, these insights offer a clear path to effectively harnessing this powerful marketing tool, enhancing your product’s visibility and appeal in the public eye.


  1. What is free product placement and how does it work?

Free product placement, also known as unpaid or organic product placement, involves strategically placing your product into a film or TV show without a direct exchange of money. This method relies on offering value to the production by saving them the cost of sourcing similar products, while the brand benefits from the exposure.

  1. How can I find out which TV shows or movies are open to free product placement? 

Stay informed through industry newsletters from sources like The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. These publications provide insider information on what productions are in pre-production or on hiatus, which are prime times for free product placement opportunities.

  1. How do I choose the right production to pursue free product placement?

Research current and upcoming productions, assess the show’s themes, and determine if there’s a natural fit for your product. Consider the audience and the potential for visibility.

  1. What’s the best way to approach a decision maker for free product placement opportunities?

Craft a personalized outreach using a well-structured template. Introduce your brand, explain the alignment with the show’s aesthetic, and be specific about the pieces you’re offering. Remember to be professional and concise.

  1. What should I include in my pitch for a free product placement opportunity?

Your pitch should include a brief introduction of your brand, a detailed description of the product, and an explanation of why it’s a good fit for the character or film. Attach clear images and offer to send samples if needed.

  1. Is it possible to get my product placed with big-name actors?

Yes, especially if your product aligns with the luxurious or high-profile image of the movie or tv shows featuring the actors. However, the match should be authentic to the story and character, which is where reading script summaries becomes crucial to securing free product placement.

  1. Can free product placement guarantee increased sales for my brand?

While free product placement offers significant exposure, it doesn’t always directly translate to immediate sales increases. The real value often lies in brand awareness and the long-term association with popular media.

  1. How can I ensure my product is a good fit for a character or storyline?

Our Brand-Character Alignment Worksheet (available when you enroll in our course that teaches how to get free product placement) will help you articulate how your product complements the character’s traits and the show’s themes. This strategic approach increases the likelihood of your product being selected for free product placement.

  1. How can I leverage my product’s placement once the show or movie airs? 

Create a press strategy to announce securing the free product placement once you have visual proof, like a still from the show or movie. Utilize social media, press releases, and local news to spread the word.

  1. What are the legal considerations I should be aware of for free product placement?

Always have a clear agreement detailing the loan terms, the duration, and the responsibilities of both parties. Consider insurance and understand the production’s policies on credits and promotions.


Our course, Product Placement Mastery: Are You Ready For Your Close-up? Getting Your Brand Into the Public Eye, walks you through everything you need to know to create a powerful free product placement strategy.

Developed by The PR Advisor, who has a track record for successfully placing clients in blockbuster movies and popular television shows without paying Hollywood studios a dime, this course gives you industry expert knowledge over the course of the video lessons, an 11-week email series that ensures you know precisely what to do, and six months of product placement opportunities delivered straight into your inbox to ensure you take advantage of your investment in this course.

Best of all, you’ll get a free consulting session with The PR Advisor so the two of you can customize your strategy together.

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Grab the Attention of Billions When They See Your Product in a Blockbuster Movie

Image courtesy of Lionsgate Studios

The ring you see being worn in this poster for one of the highest grossing films of all time, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, belongs to jewelry artist Claudio Pino, as did every other ring worn by Stanley Tucci’s character throughout the blockbuster film. With this one coup The PR Advisor achieved for Claudio using product placement, he has since taken this platform we engineered as launchpad to becoming a global sensation. He’s been invited for solo and group exhibitions of his jewelry around the world, with his rings displayed in museums including the Carnegie Art Museum and the Forbes Galleries. 

It’s been over a decade since Claudio achieved the mother of all publicity — getting his product seen by billions of people — yet he continues to have a backlog of customer demand for his one-of-a-kind creations.

We achieved this life-changing opportunity for him without his paying the studios a dime. 

How would your business, your life, change if you got one of your products into a blockbuster film seen by billions of people around the world?

Do you want to know how to make this happen for yourself?

 

We’ll let Claudio tell you how his business changed —

JCK: What kind of feedback have you received since your ring appeared on the Tucci poster?

CP: The outcomes are amazing! Since the posters of Caesar Flickerman went out, I received more than 100 emails. A few have been asking me for custom rings in the same spirit of the one selected for this character. Hunger Games is certainly a big hit, which implies so many real fans of this spectacular story by Suzanne Collins.

Read the rest of the interview with JCK Magazine. 

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Small Business Owner

Gain exposure for your fashion lifestyle products on a limited budget.

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Showcase your lifestyle products in movies and get your products  globally recognized.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your creations worn by characters in movies or TV shows, this course will show you how to make that dream a reality.

THE CURRICULUM

THE BEGINNING: Unlocking Product Placement Secrets

  • The Impactful Art of Product Placement
    Explore how a single product placement venture propelled Claudio Pino to international fame, flooding him with commissions and recognition. You’ll learn the concept and profound influence of product placement, and its transformative power for your success.
  • Decoding Product Placement
    Delve into the definition of product placement, an untraditional yet highly impactful strategy to get your fashion products seen by the largest audience possible.

  • Collaborating with Decision Makers: The X-Factor
    Unveil the magical strategy of successful product placement sans a financial investment, revolving around collaboration with the right decision maker.
  • Nurturing Successful Partnerships with Decision Makers
    Learn how to present your brand’s products to decision makers, emphasizing their seamless alignment with specific characters.
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THE MIDDLE: Identifying Perfect Placement Opportunities

  • Analyzing Existing TV Shows and Movies
    Learn how to draw parallels between the styles of characters in popular shows and films and your own collection so you can immediately spot potential synergies.
  • Identifying Decision Makers Through Research
    Discover how to locate decision maker’s names and contact information for any TV show or movie.
  • Reaching Out to Decision Makers
    Learn the art of reaching out to decision makers to explore product placement opportunities. Understand the importance of timing and the nuances of identifying active team members currently working on a production.
  • Crafting Effective Contact Emails
    Master the craft of creating persuasive and professional email messages tailored to decision makers. Gain insights into the process of reaching out to agents or direct contacts, complete with real-life examples to guide you.
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THE FINALE:  Navigating Pre-Production and Post-Placement

  • Harnessing the Industry Pulse
    Learn how to uncover insights from industry publications and master the skill of spotting product placement openings through movie greenlights and casting revelations. Recognize how to target TV shows on hiatus or movies in pre-production for prime opportunities to engage decision makers before final choices have been made.
  • Safeguarding Your Collection
    Learn what guarantees you can request to ensure your products are returned and in good condition.  You’ll receive sample purchase orders you can use to tailor to your specific needs.
  • Collaborative Synergy with Decision Makers
    Discover how to cultivate a collaborative alliance with decision makers, heeding their directives and preferences while sidestepping common pitfalls to foster a mutually beneficial professional relationship.
  • Celebrating Post-Placement Success
    Wrap up with insider tips on building professional relationships with press who can amplify your product placement success so the world knows it was your collection featured on the characters.
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We understand the value of flexibility when it comes to investing in your company’s future.

That’s why we’ve gone the extra mile to provide you with an array of payment options, ensuring that your journey towards product placement success is as convenient as possible.

In addition to widely accepted credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and more, we offer you the opportunity to tailor your investment with payment options provided by PayPal Pay Later, Affirm and Afterpay.

Your company’s journey towards success is also our own. Let’s walk it together. Enroll in this course with us today.

 
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