Cinema operator Regal casts Way To Blue as its US digital agency

Ken Thewes, Regal’s chief marketing officer, said: “At Regal, we are consistently looking for innovation with the overall goal of enhancing the moviegoing experience for our guests. By partnering with Way To Blue, we have the opportunity to expand our online strategy in 2019 as we continue to be the industry leaders in content creation and marketing in the digital space.”

Daniel Heale, Way To Blue’s chief strategy officer and US executive vice president, commented: “Movies and cinema are the beating heart of Way To Blue and we are absolutely thrilled to be appointed by this iconic US brand to lead its digital marketing innovation, content creation and social media campaigns. We will deliver insight and data-led creative solutions, meaningful content and strong, engaging campaigns to drive audiences into Regal’s award-winning cinemas year-round.

“Theatrical moviegoing achieved an all-time record in the U.S. last year. In 2019, we will help expand attendance growth and market share for Regal by covering more events, festivals, junkets and feature releases than ever before. We are incredibly excited and honored to be Regal’s digital marketing partner.”

Way To Blue won two Shorty Awards for its film marketing campaigns in the US last year and was appointed in December to begin strategic communications planning and content production for Regal. The agency took over responsibility for all consumer facing digital marketing activity from January 2019 and has created a number of new positions in its Los Angeles office as a result of this appointment.