If you were wondering when brands will finally stop trying to cash in on the Barbie craze, the answer is, somehow, not yet.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is product placement?
- Where might you see product placement?
- Have you ever noticed product placement before? If so, where?
- Why would a business or brand want its products featured in various entertainment platforms?
- Can you think of an example of a product or brand that was on-screen during last summer’s Barbie movie?
- Why do you think brands are still trying to align with a movie that was out last summer?
- What is reverse product placement?
- How might this story represent an example of reverse product placement?
- Do you think the hot pink flip phone will be a popular item this summer? Why or why not?
- What other examples of reverse product placement opportunities might come from the Barbie movie? Be prepared to share your ideas in class.