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Sony to End Sponsorship Deal With FIFA

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When losses continue to mount up like they have in Sony’s case which will see their mobile division lose $1.7 billion for FY 2014 ending in March, all options are on the table when it comes to saving money. One such method would be to cut product lines down to provide more focused divisions and Sony is doing just that. Just last week, Sony revealed that come 2015, the company would focus less on televisions and mobile by cutting down the number of devices they make and focus more on PlayStation which has been a source of extreme growth.

Another way Sony hopes to save money is by cutting unnecessary or less-than-fruitful partnerships which is why they will be cutting their sponsorship deal with FIFA.

Sony ‘Roof’ Ad Shows PS4, Xperia Z3, PS4, Xperia Z3, PS4….

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In a somewhat surprising manner, Sony has rolled out a second ad this week in the US. Dubbed Roof, the clever and extremely simply ad shows off the Remote Play feature between the PS4 and Xperia Z3. Sony ran a similar ad in Europe earlier in the month which highlighted the same features between Xperia devices and PS4. Besides highlighting the PS4, Sony is hoping to garner attention for its flagship Xperia Z3 smartphone which for the first time in the US has carrier support from T-Mobile and Verizon.

In the past, Sony’s smartphone strategy had lacked carrier support in the US, leading to marginal sales and a nearly zero percent marketshare. After the jump, the Sony Roof ad awaits you.

Sony Shows Clever Ad Highlighting PS4 Remote Play to Xperia Z3 Devices

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With PS4 Remote Play now available on Sony’s Xperia Z3 line which includes their flagship Xperia Z3 smartphone, the Xperia Z3 Compact, and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, the company is looking to promote the feature via a new clever ad. For those not familiar, PS4 Remote Play on Xperia Z3 devices allows you to stream PS4 titles directly to your mobile device with no loss in functionality. This means you can get the full PS4 experience from earning trophies to online multiplayer right on your mobile screen. To show off the new functionality, Sony has a clever new ad which can be seen after the jump.

Sony Airs New ‘Script to Screen’ Ad

During this Sunday’s NFL games (in my case, Broncos vs. Raiders), Sony aired an all new commercial dubbed ‘Script to Screen.’ In the new ad, Sony lays out its case on why you should purchase a Sony product.

Sony Shows Off ‘Share Play’ on PS4 Via a Clever New Ad – Welcome To The Future Of Play

In order to get word out about ‘Share Play’ which I believe to be an innovative and even groundbreaking differentiator between the PS4 and Xbox One, Sony is running a new PlayStation 4 ad in Europe titled ‘Welcome To The Future Of Play’ that highlights the newest feature. Made available with PlayStation 4 System Software Update 2.0, Share Play allows a friend to take over your console and play on your behalf, even if they don’t own the game, thanks to Sony’s cloud network which powers PlayStation Now. Besides showing off Share Play, the ad also highlights other PS4 services like the PlayStation App on smartphones and new YouTube share functionality.

WTF: Sony to Release Underwater ‘Xperia Aquatech’ Store in Dubai

Sony_Xperia_Aquatech_Store_ConceptChalk this purely under the WTF category, but the above header is about as real as it gets. In Dubai, the country with no shortage of money which currently houses some of the world’s most beautiful buildings, is getting something exotic that goes in line with the lifestyle that the wealthy get to enjoy there. Set to debut on December 3rd, 2014, Sony is opening an underwater ‘Xperia Aquatech’ store according to Rüediger Odenbac, Vice President of Sony Mobile Middle East and Africa. The new underwater Sony store will allow select Sony customers. VIPs, and media to view and play with waterproof Sony smartphones and tablets like the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

According to Odenbac, they

 promised 2014 would be a year marked by a Bigger, Better, and Bolder Sony approach to both our products and the way we present them 

and they believe this is one such way. That is, if it wasn’t the most absurd idea ever. Let me explain.

Sony Releases ‘Join Together’ Television Ad

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Sony has recently debuted a new ad titled Join Together that centers around what Sony can achieve when they combine the different expertise the company offers. The minute and a half ad starts with Sony’s most iconic product, the Walkman, and sprinkles their latest devices like the PlayStation 4 and Xperia Z1 with the QX10 attachable lens. The ad is also the first time that Sony is showcasing their new motto, Be Moved, outside of CES, replacing make.believe. To Sony’s credit, the new advertisement is much more clear about what it’s trying to pitch. Till now, most Sony advertisements have lacked a clear message or product pitch, making them a waste of the company’s precious advertising budget which isn’t much when compared to the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung. While the new ad doesn’t pitch a specific product, it instead works to reintroduce the company and pitches why they deserve a look the next time you’re ready to buy a camera, computer, or smartphone.

The ad can be found after the jump.

Sony Enlists the Help of Spider-Man In a Clever Xperia Z Ultra Promo

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After being on the market for a few months, it seems that Sony is finally turning its attention towards the Xperia Z Ultra, their mega smartphone Phablet. As a recap, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra offers a 1080p 6.4-inch display that might as well be a small tablet. In fact, it’s likely that thought process which led Sony to announce a Wi-Fi only edition of the Xperia Z Ultra yesterday which in turn makes the unit a tablet. Now, Sony has enlisted Spider-Man and released a clever new marketing spot in Japan that is simple and to the point. Are you listening Sony’s marketing team in the US? The clever ad and the making of it can be found, after the jump.

PlayStation Marketing Kicks Off; Greatness Awaits

Greatness AwaitsOne of the themes from the PlayStation E3 press conference this year was “greatness awaits.” The new tagline for the gaming division of Sony could be seen outside of the LA Convention Center as a beacon for PlayStation fans. To followup with the theme, Sony has released a new minute and a half trailer that’s all about greatness. Better yet, the ad itself is not PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation Vita centric. Instead, the ad is all about gaming and gamers. After the jump, greatness awaits you.

Aziz Ansari Hates Sony’s GoogleTV

Aziz Ansari and Jesse Eisenberg recently starred in Sony Pictures 30 Minutes or Less, a film about two fledgling criminals who kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and inform him that he has mere hours to rob a bank—or else. The movie, which came out in mid-August, is now available on Blu-ray and Aziz Ansari recently sat down to promote the film. However, it seems that the host was more interested in Sony’s Network Blu-ray Player with Google TV and Aziz Ansari than the topic at hand.

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SGNL by Sony Gives You Their Take on the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

Anthony and Samia are back again in a new segment from SGNL by Sony where the two techies give you some great shopping tips. In their 2011 holiday gift guide, the two show you all different kind of gift options, starting under $50 and going from there. Worth checking out if you’ve been wondering what to get for that techie this holiday season.

Sony Ericsson Airs New Xperia PLAY Ad With a Minecraft Shrine in Mind

We’ve always been fairly critical of Sony and their advertising campaigns, or lack there of. Sony Ericsson is no different though they did create some funny ads, starring Kristen Schaal, for the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY. However, these ads never seemed to make it past YouTube but a few hundred thousand views is better than nothing. Now, she’s back talking Xperia PLAY with a Minecraft challenge in store for you.

 “I’m looking for a super-genius Minecraft wizard to slave away and build me something so extraordinary that I go into a coma for half a year,” declares Schaal. “I want a palace, a monument, something like a shrine to me.” 

You can find the new ad after the jump.

Sony Brings PlayStation Characters to Life With a New Promo (video)

Following up their teaser video for Long Live Play, Sony has released a new video which brings the teaser full circle while revealing some beloved gaming characters. The new video which is meant to promote gaming on the PlayStation 3, after the recent price drop to $249 shows a handful of iconic gaming characters, many which are exclusive to Sony and the PlayStation 3. Previously, we’d shown you the teaser and given you a step by step guide to all the hidden easter eggs.

After the jump, the full video awaits you.

Sony Ericsson LiveDock Promo (video)

Just after showing us the LiveSound promo video, where Sony Ericsson was able to show us the features of their new accessory in under a minute without any craziness and rather simply got to the chase, the company has now followed up with the Sony LiveDock promo video. The Sony Ericsson LiveDock enables you to charge your phone while connecting video out, USB keyboard/mouse, and much more. This new and simple promo video from Sony Ericsson does a fantastic job of telling you everything you need to know about this device, something that Sony tends to struggle with when it comes to their marketing.

PlayStation Teaser Video Breakdown (video)

A little over 24 hours ago, Sony released a new teaser video online. The video, which runs just shy of one minute, is packed with references to games that have come and gone on the PlayStation, PS2, PS3 and PSP. Many of those games are also slated to make an appearance on the upcoming Sony handheld, the PS Vita. Just which games and references were made in this video? Watch our video breakdown from the PlayStation teaser video to discover the hidden easter eggs. Catch something we didn’t? Let us know in the comments section below!