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Wentworth launches TV chatbot for fans

A "virtual inmate" will interact with fans, bringing videos and storyline teasers through Facebook Messenger.

Wentworth fans are getting the first interactive Facebook Messenger chatbot for a TV show, in the form of a ‘virtual inmate.’

Developed by social messaging agency On Message in partnership with Foxtel’s media agency Mindshare, ‘The Wentworth Rat’ interacts with fans via Messenger, asking them questions and revealing exclusive content including videos, GIFS and audio, as well as giving teasers about upcoming storylines.

Douglas Nicol, founder of On Message said: “Wentworth fans are incredible and love the show, and this clearly shows in the amazing level of social media engagement it achieves. The addition of The Wentworth Rat takes that engagement to a new level. It’s a very personal, very conversational way for a TV show to reach its fan base and extract maximum enjoyment for viewers in what is a first for Australian broadcast TV.”

Jack Smyth, innovation director at Mindshare added: “We’re continually finding new ways to draw subscribers deeper into Foxtel’s key titles. As platforms like Messenger mature there are new opportunities to capture and keep a fan’s attention. We’re looking forward to building on the success of The Wentworth Rat in future campaigns.”

Gina McGrath, head of marketing – entertainment at Foxtel said: “We are thrilled with the reaction our Wentworth community has had with The Rat. This activation was the perfect match for our content and our very loyal and engaged fans, who are always wanting more. The Wentworth Rat has been a great extension to our digital and social strategy for this campaign and we are delighted with the results.”

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One Response

  1. This has been active for about two weeks and has been pretty funny. You click set responses and if you reply ‘freeform’, the comebacks are snappy. Genius bit of marketing, I reckon.

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