Why Film Distributors are Using Competitions for Marketing: Amassing AUDIENCE DATA

When done properly and effectively, Competitions can be one of the best ways to collect first party data for your audience. Film marketers, studios and distributors have been seeing the benefits of this for a long time. Here's how you can begin your own strategy.

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Segmenting Audiences: A Key Strategy for Film Distributors

Film distributors know their audiences. Audience segmentation involves dividing a broad audience into smaller, more defined groups based on characteristics such as demographics, interests, and viewing habits. This strategic approach allows film distributors to tailor their marketing efforts, ensuring that their films resonate with specific audience segments, thereby maximizing their revenue.

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Film Industry in a Time of Transformation: Look back at IFDS Cologne 2024

Last week, usheru had the pleasure of attending both the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS) and European Works in Progress in Cologne. The organisers deserve a lot of credit for creating a space where industry leaders can explore and shape the future of marketing and distribution.

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usheru Announce New Feature Launch: The usheru Showtimes Monitor

The new usheru Showtimes Monitor is a tool for film distributors to better see the live showtime data of their new releases. The Showtimes Monitor highlights live data of a film release, comparing the contracted cinemas with the actual listed showtimes and flagging gaps if and when they arise.

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