"Building & Protecting Brands Through Entertainment Marketing"

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Product Placement on Network Television, by Ian McQueen

How exactly do I get my products to appear on a Primetime Network series? Is there a detailed process I need to follow? What does it cost? Who do I need to speak with first?

The truth is, the answers to these questions are different, depending on a number of pertinent factors. There isn't such a thing as "standard procedure" when it comes to product placement and brand integration on network television. It literally changes from show to show, and "who you know" can definitely come into play.

If your company plans on making an ad buy, most networks offer product placement as "added value," ensuring "in-show" exposure as well as traditional spots around the show. If your budget does not allow for an ad buy, your best bet is to hire an experienced entertainment marketing agency who understands which networks/shows have placement opportunities and the appropriate steps that need to be taken to secure on-camera exposure. Otherwise the process could become tedious, like looking for a needle in a haystack!

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