Entering Parallel Universes with Multiverse Marketing.

Entering Parallel Universes with Multiverse Marketing.

You must have ever heard the term "multiverse" in movies. It refers to a concept of multiple parallel universes existing simultaneously in fiction. It's popular in superhero movies and comics, where characters from different universes interact and sometimes even cross over.

Examples of this can be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where characters from different movies interact with each other, and in the DC Comics' "Crisis on Infinite Earths" storyline, where characters from different universes join forces together.

A great example of characters from different movies appearing in a single movie through the use of the multiverse concept is "Avengers: Endgame" (part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe). In this film, characters from different Marvel movies, such as "Iron Man," "Captain America," "Thor," and others, come together to battle a common threat.

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Marvel characters coming together in the Avengers Endgame movie

The film showcases the multiverse concept by having characters from different movies interact with each other, often in unexpected ways. For example, Iron Man and Captain America, who were previously portrayed as adversaries, team up to save the world.

The film also features appearances from characters from other Marvel movies, such as "Doctor Strange," "Ant-Man," and "Guardians of the Galaxy," further emphasizing the multiverse concept and the interconnected nature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"Avengers: Endgame" demonstrates the power of the multiverse concept to bring together characters from different movies and storylines into a single, cohesive narrative.

It also showcases the potential for fans to see their favorite characters from different movies interact with each other in new and exciting ways.

Multiverse in brand storytelling - an imagination

Imagine Apple, Cadbury, Zerodha, and Reliance Retail coming together to create a "Multiverse Campaign" that takes customers on a journey through different parallel universes. In each universe, the brands take on a different form, offering unique experiences and products.

For example, in one universe, Apple might offer a new line of holographic devices, while in another, Cadbury could be offering chocolate-infused cosmetics. In another universe, Zerodha could be a virtual stock trading platform that allows customers to trade stocks in a virtual world, while Reliance Retail might be offering futuristic home automation solutions.

Customers can travel between these parallel universes through a specially designed app that uses augmented reality to create an immersive experience. As they move between universes, they can collect special rewards and unlock exclusive discounts on products and services offered by the brands.

The campaign could be marketed through a combination of online and offline channels, with the app being the center of the experience. Social media would play a key role in promoting the campaign, with customers encouraged to share their experiences and rewards on their profiles.

How companies with a large portfolio of brands can tell better stories using multiverse?

Companies like Unilever, Proctor & Gamble, Tata and Virgin that has a portfolio of brands can use multiverse storytelling to promote their brands together in innovative and engaging ways.

By bringing together characters or elements from their different brands, these companies can create a compelling narrative that highlights the synergy between their products and appeals to consumers in a unique and memorable way.

For example, Unilever could use their brands like Rexona, Dove, Knorr, Sunsilk, Vaseline, and Cornetto to create a multiverse-style campaign.

These brands could come together in a series of advertisements or promotional events that tell a story about how each product helps people look, feel, and live their best lives. The campaign could showcase the inter-connectivity of the brands and highlight how they work together to meet a wide range of consumer needs.

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Uniliver's Portfolio of Brands ideally fit for the Multiverse

This kind of innovative and highly imaginative marketing campaign could create a buzz and generate excitement among customers, helping the brands stand out and differentiate themselves from the competition.

We can expect this type of multiverse storytelling become more prevalent as virtual reality becomes more mainstream. As VR technology improves and becomes more accessible, it will offer new and exciting opportunities for brand marketers to create immersive and multiverse experiences for audiences.

So, what do you think? Are you excited about the possibilities of multiverse storytelling in brand marketing? Let me know in the comments!

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Sankarnarayan R

Founder, ColorWhistle - Full Stack Digital Agency - UX Design, Web Development, AI Apps, Digital Marketing, SEO, White label agency services, IT Outsourcing partnership

1y

Upcoming mixed reality :) Thank you for sharing the concept with mix of brands and story connect. Awesome Rajesh Srinivasan

Devranjan Dash

Design Thinking for making Marketing Customer Centric|Coalescing Brand and Performance for Customer Lead Business Growth| MarTech and Adtech Expertise to evangelise Customer Journey |Data Intelligence |@IIMB|@MIT

1y

My Thoughts:- Multi-verse , Avataar, Virtual Space . all these terms makes we wonder while we are still struggling to understand " What Women want in this Universe".

Arkapravo Mukherjee

Product | Marketing | Strategy | FinTech | Using behavioural science for product led growth l Winner of HDFC Life Gen Z Ideathon

1y

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