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Zombie outbreak hits NYC courtesy of Resident Evil’s 3D billboard

Netflix’s latest series Resident Evil has deployed a life-like ‘licker’ (a ghastly zombie mutation with a lizard-like tongue) in a 3D NYC billboard to promote its latest series.

By Taruka Srivastava, Freelance journalist

The Drum

July 15, 2022 | 1 min read

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Passersby can see the creature breaking out of its enclosure before flicking its tongue at the crowds below.

The frantic installation has managed to attract commuters’ attention and is a great example of how creative campaigns blur the lines between technology and reality, while showcasing that creativity in advertising really is limitless.

It pushes excitement around the eight-episode run, just as Netflix seals a deal with Microsoft to deliver ads on the platform.

The Drum has further listed five of the best experimental 3D out-of-home (OOH) billboards – a burgeoning new technology on the high street that has strong implications for how marketers bring their campaigns to life.

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