British commandos target movie-goers by mobile phone

Fans of the latest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, will themselves be targeted by an elite and dangerous army - Britain's Royal Marines. The maritime-focused, amphibious, light infantry force is seeking new recruits and they are blending on- and offline channels to attract interest, including mobile marketing.

Movie-goers at 120 cinemas across the U.K. will be targeted with a Bluetooth campaign comprising a 45 second video-clip that gives viewers a taste of the Royal Marines' "State of Mind" proposition.

Viewers are then encouraged to click through to a WAP site, where they can download additional content and register to receive a monthly Royal Marines newsletter. Those without Bluetooth are directed to the WAP site by texting for further instructions.

The campaign includes Royal Marines visiting cinemas in person to meet movie-goers and answer questions on the recruitment process and life as a commando.

"This campaign is a well-executed example of digital integration, bringing together cinema, mobile and online to deliver a campaign we are sure will engage potential recruits and encourage them to visit our site and learn more about us," said Liz Ridgeway, Head of Marketing at Captain Naval Recruiting.

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