

Needless to say, it tasted unlike any chili we’d had before. When we ate there that first time, neither Shae nor I were that impressed. It’s not just any chili though – it contains chocolate and cinnamon, so it has a unique taste. The first time we visited our friends in Cincinnati back in 2009, they took us to dinner at Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati institution.

The 1993 live-action “Super Mario Bros.” film was a critical and commercial bomb that grossed $38.9 million worldwide against a budget north of $42 million.You might not love it right now, but one day you’ll just be sitting there and you’ll think to yourself, “I could really do with some Skyline Chili right now”. Movie" is tracking to make at least $85 million to $90 million over its five-day opening period, according to Deadline. Still, marketers have yet to go all-in gaming due to misconceptions about the audience and the tactics available to them. Video games increasingly play a large part in pop culture and represent a way for brands to connect with younger consumers that are difficult to reach through traditional channels. Movie" gives marketers an opportunity to reach both filmgoers and video game fans. While brand tie-ins with blockbusters are common, the new "Super Mario Bros. Brands including Skyy Vodka and Espolòn Tequila have made ticket giveaways part of their movie-related efforts, especially as consumers have returned to theaters as the effects of the pandemic subside. Outside of the New York area, Shake Shack is incentivizing consumers to buy its 'Shroom Burgers via mobile or web channels by giving away tickets to the movie. Wendy's utilized a similar pop-up takeover concept by turning a location into a Morty's as part of a collaboration with Adult Swim’s "Rick and Morty." Exclusive menu items and giveaways of free Mario and Shake Shack swag, such as custom backpacks, hats, shirts and more, could boost foot traffic to the location. The chain's DUMBO location will be made over with visual and physical elements inspired by the film, generating photo opportunities that could extend the campaign's reach on social media. The activation and national promotion play off of Shake Shack's mushroom-based ‘Shroom burgers and the Mario series’ recognizable mushroom power-ups. Movie," an animated adaption of the iconic video game franchise with a star-studded voice cast that includes Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen and Anya Taylor-Joy. Shake Shack is partnering with what could be one of the biggest films of the spring in "The Super Mario Bros.
