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47%

47% -- sales lift for prominent product placements in movies (2025)

2025  · Harvard Business School

A study by Harvard Business School found that prominent product placements in movies can increase sales by up to 47%.

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47%
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2025
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prominent product placements in movies
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Harvard Business School Primary Tier C
https://blog.hollywoodbranded.com/the-hidden-value-of-product-placement ↗
Confidence: 48/100 Vintage: 2025 Channel: Deep Crawl
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The Hidden Value of Product Placement
The Hidden Value of Product Placement Quick Answer Discover how product placement in movies and TV shows can drive brand awareness and sales with proven success stories and insights from Hollywood Branded. From Screens to Sales As a business owner, I understand that every investment must be scrutini…
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prominent product placements in movies: 47% sales lift. Source: Harvard Business School (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/hbs-product-placement-sales
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