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| − | [[File:Sonic 2sday shipment badge.jpeg| | + | [[File:Sonic 2sday shipment badge.jpeg|280px|right|thumb|Sonic 2sday was a significant accomplishment for [[Sega of America]].]] |
| − | {{stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a [[Sega of America]] marketing campaign centered around the Western release date of [[ | + | {{stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a [[Sega of America]] marketing campaign centered around the Western release date of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', Tuesday, November 24, 1992. Created by Director of Global Marketing [[Al Nilsen]], the campaign was highly promoted, and its success further established [[Sega]] as a household name. |
The name is a portmanteau of the words ''Sonic 2'' and ''Tuesday''. | The name is a portmanteau of the words ''Sonic 2'' and ''Tuesday''. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
| − | Sonic 2sday is the first significant | + | Sonic 2sday is the first significant occurence of a synchronized game release date. Previously, games would begin showing up in stores at irregular dates, with some retailers not getting stock until well after others. ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''‘s American and European releases were locked to a single day, building excitement by giving buyers a calendar date to anticipate. |
| − | The video game industry would later adopt | + | The video game industry would later adopt [[Al Nilsen]]’s model as the de-facto standard. Games are generally available on a publically-known date, much like movies. Additionally, video games are often still released on a Tuesday. |
==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
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===Clothing=== | ===Clothing=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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===Displays=== | ===Displays=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Sonic 2sday banner pre release.jpeg|A prototype promotional banner | + | File:Sonic 2sday banner pre release.jpeg|A prototype promotional banner (with portion covered.){{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210422095054/https://twitter.com/alnilsen/status/474583648562200576}} |
| − | File:Sonic 2sday banner.jpeg|A promotional banner | + | File:Sonic 2sday banner.jpeg|A promotional banner.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210424104105/https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-games/nintendo/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-sonic-2sday-sega-genesis-promotional-advertisement-banner/a/7224-93070.s}} |
File:Sonic 2sday shipment badge.jpeg|The decal attached to [[wikipedia:Emery Worldwide|Emery Worldwide]] shipping trucks as they delivered games upon the eve of Sonic 2sday.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210422094903/https://twitter.com/alnilsen/status/537018599055958016}} | File:Sonic 2sday shipment badge.jpeg|The decal attached to [[wikipedia:Emery Worldwide|Emery Worldwide]] shipping trucks as they delivered games upon the eve of Sonic 2sday.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210422094903/https://twitter.com/alnilsen/status/537018599055958016}} | ||
| + | File:Sonic 2sday shirt standee.jpeg|A promotional standee advertising the pre-order T-shirt.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210424100429/https://twitter.com/sonictoyhunter/status/1220908989187284992/photo/1}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ===Flyers=== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Sonic 2sday poster prototype.jpeg|A prototype promotional poster, owned by [[Al Nilsen]].{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210424102446/https://twitter.com/AlNilsen/status/669275610724724736/photo/1}} | ||
| + | File:Sonic 2sday poster.jpeg|A promotional poster. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Television advertisements=== | ===Television advertisements=== | ||
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| + | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Sonic 2sday memorabilia.jpeg|A collection of campaign memorabilia assembled and owned by [[Al Nilsen]].{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210424105907/https://twitter.com/alnilsen/status/935901321236008961}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | * | + | *''{{LinkYoutube|video=5iloW5-tDOM|title=The Sonic 2 Launch Party}}'' video essay by [https://www.youtube.com/user/Hogfather/about Badnik Mechanic] at [https://www.youtube.com YouTube] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Marketing campaigns]] | [[Category:Marketing campaigns]] | ||
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Sonic 2sday was a significant accomplishment for Sega of America.
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Sonic 2sday was a Sega of America marketing campaign centered around the Western release date of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Tuesday, November 24, 1992. Created by Director of Global Marketing Al Nilsen, the campaign was highly promoted, and its success further established Sega as a household name.
The name is a portmanteau of the words Sonic 2 and Tuesday.
Contents
History
Legacy
Sonic 2sday is the first significant occurence of a synchronized game release date. Previously, games would begin showing up in stores at irregular dates, with some retailers not getting stock until well after others. Sonic the Hedgehog 2‘s American and European releases were locked to a single day, building excitement by giving buyers a calendar date to anticipate.
The video game industry would later adopt Al Nilsen’s model as the de-facto standard. Games are generally available on a publically-known date, much like movies. Additionally, video games are often still released on a Tuesday.
Promotional material
Clothing
A promotional T-shirt awarded for pre-ordering the game.
A prototype of the pre-order T-shirt.[1]
A commemorative T-shirt distributed internally at Sega of America.[2]
Displays
A prototype promotional banner (with portion covered.)[3]
A promotional banner.[4]
The decal attached to Emery Worldwide shipping trucks as they delivered games upon the eve of Sonic 2sday.[5]
A promotional standee advertising the pre-order T-shirt.[6]
Flyers
A promotional poster.
Print advertisements
Television advertisements
Miscellaneous
External links
- The Sonic 2 Launch Party video essay by Badnik Mechanic at YouTube
References
- ↑ @alnilsen on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-24 09:43)
- ↑ @alnilsen on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-22 09:55)
- ↑ @alnilsen on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-22 09:50)
- ↑ @alnilsen on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-22 09:49)
- ↑ @sonictoyhunter on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-24 10:04)
- ↑ @AlNilsen on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-24 10:24)
- ↑ @alnilsen on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-24 10:59)