Mickey Mouse, a well-known cartoon who was created by Walt Disney in 1928 and has become the icon for The Walt Disney Company; is very popular from the range of children to elderly. I am also one member out of this group. Many products are made to attract Mickey’s fans. For example, the food in Disneyland – when my friend and I noticed the shape of ice-cream is the head of Mickey Mouse; we would like to buy because it is related to Mickey. Therefore, I believe this is a strong selling strategy to relate some products with Mickey, in order to persuade people to buy.
Whenever people go to Disneyland and meet Mickey Mouse; they usually would like to take photos with him and even ask for his signature. This is also one way to be fans of the cartoon. Even though they know that there is someone imitating Mickey Mouse, they still would want to get his signature.
Snacks in Disneyland
Moreover, as shiny decorations are very popular recently, people would also add Mickey Mouse to their world by putting different crystals on their mobile phones or mp3 etc, so as to show how deeply they love Mickey.
Decoration of people’s mobile phone
On the other hand, people would not just decorate their mobile phones. Fans also show their love and appreciation by putting on tattoo of the shape of Mickey Mouse on different parts of their bodies. As tattoo can be erased difficultly, putting on tattoo of Mickey Mouse would show the eternity love of these fans.
Tattoo of Mickey Mouse
Besides, many girls would decorate their finger nails as well. They would go to the shop to have nail polish in order for their beloved cartoon “Mickey Mouse” to appear on their fingers. Therefore, girls have many ways to add their favorite character to their daily lives.
Nail Polish
With the improvement of technology, people from all over the world can communicate easily, especially for those who have common interests. Fans can share their feelings about their beloved cartoon, for example, there is a account of Facebook for Mickey Mouse; his fans can talk about his latest news, videos, or products etc. Moreover, it is also easy for people from different places to know the latest and popular methods to add Mickey Mouse in their daily lives.
If fans would want to search something about Mickey, they can just surf through the net and chat with international fans, in order to help one another.
On the other hand, suppliers and consumers can both take the existence of on-line buying or selling as advantages – suppliers can make use of the improvement of technology to earn more money; consumers can buy something about Mickey Mouse without going to particular places.
Mickey Mouse Facebook
References:
Mickey’s photo
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/images/tdr_top.jpg’
Mickey’s waffle
http://ahongkongdisneyland.disney.go.com/media/hkdl_v0200/zh_HK/parks/slideshow/MainStreetUSA/CornerCafeDining_MMWwBlknWteIce-cream.jpg
Mickey’s tattoo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/evillittleblue/2105874760/
Mickey’s tattoo 2
http://f23.yahoofs.com/myper/sAdTEh6GEQNHMOEVsVttxsh9.fh5/blog/ap_F23_20091029120204137.jpg?TT0FQEMBLkNYO8sa
Mickey’s mobile decoration 1
http://f20.yahoofs.com/hkblog/NuQXApWREQNdv51Y1TmUwA–_4/blog/ap_20100604041513578.jpg?ib_____DZ1irWNsd
Mickey’s mobile decoration 2
http://f20.yahoofs.com/hkblog/NuQXApWREQNdv51Y1TmUwA–_4/blog/ap_20100604123828721.jpg?ib_____D7HVEq1we
Nail Polish 1
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/mmakeover/24373169
Nail Polish 2
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/panuc-nail/article?mid=1233
Mickey’s facebook
http://www.facebook.com/MickeyMouse
