The Effectiveness of Product Placement: A Field Quasi-experiment

Abstract

Using an experimental approach and field settings, the effectiveness of prominent, audio-visual, highly connected to the plot product placement in movies has been examined. An after only with control group design was used. Results show that exposure to prominent, audio-visual, highly connected to the plot product placement causes an increase in brand awareness among film viewers, irrespective of other executional variables of a given placement. However, this particular type of placement does not guarantee positive impact on attitudes and brand choice.