BA 459 CONTEMPORARY TOPICS FOR MARKETING
(Replacement Class Activity on 21/1/14 to be discussed for the coming class on 27/2/2014)
You are instructed to watch (4) videos as mentioned below and answer the questions accordingly:
Video 1 - McDonald's 140-Character Film Contest Gamification
Video 2 - HR & Gamification Platform for Call Center
Video 3 - Guerilla Marketing Innovative Ideas
Video 4 - Invisible Vending Machine
Questions
V1 - What was the significant purpose of Mc Donalds bringing about such a gamification towards its
products for its loyal customers?
V2 - Do you think the gamification for the call-center was a competitive edge gamification? State your
reasons.
V3 - Pick (2) most interesting / catchy guerilla marketing that caught your attention at first sight and state the
reasons why you think so?
V4 - Looking at "Invisible Vending Machine",
(i) What was the objective of creating such a viral marketing strategy that enhances its competitive
advantage?
(ii) Do you think it was a good idea to bring about such an innovative creation of technology
innovation?