Being Human Debuts on Syfy Tonight
Press Release from Syfy
NEW YORK – January 17, 2011 – To support the premiere of its new original scripted series Being Human, premiering Monday, January 17, at 9PM (ET/PT), Syfy has developed a diverse nationwide marketing campaign called Being Human is Harder Than it Looks.
The campaign will range from a first-ever affiliate promotional partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross (Be Human. Give Blood); a soundtrack of new music from burgeoning artists featured on the show to be distributed on platforms like Pandora; Tweet Up screening parties with Flavorpill; a New Year’s Day “New Year’s Resolution” campaign appearing both on-air and off channel, national advertising in holiday blockbuster movies and branded Screenvision segments to a syfy.com Guide to Being Human.
In Being Human, vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer), ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) and werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington) share their secrets and a Boston brownstone. Together they try their best to be human while navigating the complexities of living double lives. Mark Pellegrino (Lost) co-stars as Bishop, Aidan’s charismatic but menacing vampire mentor.
Executive producers are Michael Prupas (The Kennedys, Pillars of the Earth), Jeremy Carver (Supernatural) and Anna Fricke (Men in Trees, Everwood) who are both writers/showrunners, and Rob Pursey and Toby Whithouse. Irene Litinsky is series producer and Adam Kane (The Mentalist, Heroes) is co-executive producer. Muse Entertainment is producing the show’s 13 one-hour episodes, which is based on the acclaimed UK series created by Toby Whithouse.
Said Blake Callaway, Senior Vice President, Brand and Strategic Marketing, Syfy: “This humorous and provocative series is the centerpiece of our new winter programming season. By utilizing a wide range of partners and viewing platforms, from the Tournament of Roses to music platforms like Pandora, we’re promoting this imaginative program to the widest possible audience.”
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BEING HUMAN MARKETING CAMPAIGN
AFFILIATE MARKETING PROMOTION -- Participating affiliates ran a combined schedule of 250 Being Human cross-channel premiere and continuity spots in exchange for rewards points redeemable for a variety of prizes, including consumer electronics and gift cards through Syfy’s “humanbook” online incentive site.
Additionally, Syfy’s Being Human partnered with American Red Cross for a pro-social initiative, and, for the first time ever, offered a social media affiliate campaign extension through “Be Human. Give Blood.” During the month of January--National Blood Donor Month--affiliates were provided with a taggable co-branded spot featuring cast member Sam Witwer encouraging consumers to pledge their blood and were offered a chance to participate in a turn-key, customizable Facebook component. Participating distributors opting into the social media extension were able to create a branded “Being Human” Facebook page that encouraged consumers to pledge blood and provided information on local donation sites.
FLAVORPILL PARTNERSHIP – Flavorpill plugs its younger-skewing readers into the next hot topic in entertainment and pop culture, fostering and promoting the arts, entertainment, and nightlife in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles. Working with Syfy, they will bring their readers together in those four markets at “Being Human Tweet Up” premiere screening parties, which will include themed drink specials and giveaways.
MUSIC – Syfy will connect music fans to the new artists and bands such as Sea Wolf, Wintersleep, Royal Wood, Hannah Georges and We Are the City, who will be showcased on Being Human. The songs will be available for download and streaming through Pandora, Shazam, syfy.com and mobile platforms with streaming capabilities.
NEW YORK – January 17, 2011 – To support the premiere of its new original scripted series Being Human, premiering Monday, January 17, at 9PM (ET/PT), Syfy has developed a diverse nationwide marketing campaign called Being Human is Harder Than it Looks.
The campaign will range from a first-ever affiliate promotional partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross (Be Human. Give Blood); a soundtrack of new music from burgeoning artists featured on the show to be distributed on platforms like Pandora; Tweet Up screening parties with Flavorpill; a New Year’s Day “New Year’s Resolution” campaign appearing both on-air and off channel, national advertising in holiday blockbuster movies and branded Screenvision segments to a syfy.com Guide to Being Human.
In Being Human, vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer), ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) and werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington) share their secrets and a Boston brownstone. Together they try their best to be human while navigating the complexities of living double lives. Mark Pellegrino (Lost) co-stars as Bishop, Aidan’s charismatic but menacing vampire mentor.
Executive producers are Michael Prupas (The Kennedys, Pillars of the Earth), Jeremy Carver (Supernatural) and Anna Fricke (Men in Trees, Everwood) who are both writers/showrunners, and Rob Pursey and Toby Whithouse. Irene Litinsky is series producer and Adam Kane (The Mentalist, Heroes) is co-executive producer. Muse Entertainment is producing the show’s 13 one-hour episodes, which is based on the acclaimed UK series created by Toby Whithouse.
Said Blake Callaway, Senior Vice President, Brand and Strategic Marketing, Syfy: “This humorous and provocative series is the centerpiece of our new winter programming season. By utilizing a wide range of partners and viewing platforms, from the Tournament of Roses to music platforms like Pandora, we’re promoting this imaginative program to the widest possible audience.”
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BEING HUMAN MARKETING CAMPAIGN
AFFILIATE MARKETING PROMOTION -- Participating affiliates ran a combined schedule of 250 Being Human cross-channel premiere and continuity spots in exchange for rewards points redeemable for a variety of prizes, including consumer electronics and gift cards through Syfy’s “humanbook” online incentive site.
Additionally, Syfy’s Being Human partnered with American Red Cross for a pro-social initiative, and, for the first time ever, offered a social media affiliate campaign extension through “Be Human. Give Blood.” During the month of January--National Blood Donor Month--affiliates were provided with a taggable co-branded spot featuring cast member Sam Witwer encouraging consumers to pledge their blood and were offered a chance to participate in a turn-key, customizable Facebook component. Participating distributors opting into the social media extension were able to create a branded “Being Human” Facebook page that encouraged consumers to pledge blood and provided information on local donation sites.
FLAVORPILL PARTNERSHIP – Flavorpill plugs its younger-skewing readers into the next hot topic in entertainment and pop culture, fostering and promoting the arts, entertainment, and nightlife in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles. Working with Syfy, they will bring their readers together in those four markets at “Being Human Tweet Up” premiere screening parties, which will include themed drink specials and giveaways.
MUSIC – Syfy will connect music fans to the new artists and bands such as Sea Wolf, Wintersleep, Royal Wood, Hannah Georges and We Are the City, who will be showcased on Being Human. The songs will be available for download and streaming through Pandora, Shazam, syfy.com and mobile platforms with streaming capabilities.
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