Updated
Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Jun 16
Samsung Launches Spidey Tracker in 35 Countries for Spider-Man Film as Galaxy Devices Take On-Screen Role
Updated
Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Jun 16

Samsung Launches Spidey Tracker in 35 Countries for Spider-Man Film as Galaxy Devices Take On-Screen Role

3 articles · Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Jun 16

Summary

  • Samsung on Tuesday rolled out SpideyTracker.com, an interactive fan site tied to Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” ahead of the film’s July 31 theatrical release.
  • The experience recreates a tracker used by Ned Leeds in the movie on a Samsung Galaxy device, letting fans follow Spider-Man “sightings,” unlock easter eggs and engage with campaign content in real time.
  • 35 countries will get access to the tracker, which Samsung said will also connect to cast appearances, interviews, live activations, venue events and creator videos throughout the summer.
  • Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Watch are also being embedded in the film itself, extending Samsung’s product placement into a broader marketing push built around connection and fan participation.

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