DE LA FORCE Creative contact@delaforcecreative.com https://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com en-gb Visualplatform http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss DE LA FORCE Creative episodic no https://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/files/rv2.276/sitelogo.gif https://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com http://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/learn-from-pokemons-brand-mistakes <p>Creators and small businesses can learn from Pokémon and their agecny's sub-par work with two recent brand activations in London! As someone who has worked in this industry it was honestly frustrating to see! But did us all a favour, leaving some great lessons for us on how NOT to do an in-person experiences for your brand!<br /> <br /> In this video I break down what they did, have a rant about how crap it was AND then talk about what they could have done to make these lacklustre experiences WAAAY better!</p> <p>If you want help with all things video and creative check out my site here: <a href="https://www.nickdelaforce.com/">https://www.nickdelaforce.com/</a></p> <p>All music from my favourite place (for the last 5 years) Audiio.com https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=2387</p> <p>Gear I use & reccomend:</p> <p>Cameras:<br /> • Panasonic Lumix S9 - https://amzn.to/4wCi1rA<br /> • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - <a href="https://amzn.to/4pUodHo">https://amzn.to/4pUodHo</a><br /> • iPhone 17 Pro - <a href="https://amzn.to/48GPKFq">https://amzn.to/48GPKFq</a></p> <p>Lenses / attachments<br /> • TTARTISAN AF 40mm F2 (L mount & more) - <a href="https://amzn.to/3Rxcqmo">https://amzn.to/3Rxcqmo</a><br /> • Helios 44 2 58mm F/2 M42 Screw Mount - https://amzn.to/3YoNlu1<br /> • PolarPro - 135 Series - Gold Mist Filter - <a href="https://amzn.to/4a7p5DY">https://amzn.to/4a7p5DY</a><br /> •PolarPro - Shortstache - Everyday: <a href="https://amzn.to/4rO0MRL">https://amzn.to/4rO0MRL</a><br /> •ND2-32 Filters (sunglasses for camera) for DJI Osmo Pocket 3: <a href="https://amzn.to/453nsUg">https://amzn.to/453nsUg</a><br /> •Anamorphic Lens Filter Compatible with DJI Osmo Pocket 3: <a href="https://amzn.to/48RxzwK">https://amzn.to/48RxzwK</a><br /> •Close Up Macro Lens for Osmo Pocket 3 - <a href="https://amzn.to/3KTebaF">https://amzn.to/3KTebaF</a></p> <p>Audio Gear<br /> • DJI Mic 2 Set - high end, well priced: <a href="https://amzn.to/4q6H2ay">https://amzn.to/4q6H2ay</a></p> <p>Accessories:<br /> • MacBook Pro 14” - <a href="https://amzn.to/48v9NpW">https://amzn.to/48v9NpW</a><br /> • TTARTISAN Mini Magnetic Film Roll LED Lights - <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ybul23">https://amzn.to/3Ybul23</a><br /> • PGYtech Mantispod (mini tripod with a hook)- <a href="https://amzn.to/4pAcjm4">https://amzn.to/4pAcjm4</a></p> <p>Bags:<br /> • Fancy weekday EDC bag for Meetings:<br /> -Maverick & Co Earthen Leather Backpack <a href="https://maverickandco.co/collections/backpacks">https://maverickandco.co/collections/backpacks</a><br /> • Big Camera Bag for shoots / trips:<br /> -Peter McKinnon 25L Bag - <a href="https://amzn.to/3KMo4qw">https://amzn.to/3KMo4qw</a><br /> • Small Daily EDC Camera Bag:<br /> -Luma Camera Backpack 18L Bag - <a href="https://amzn.to/4aK0Age">https://amzn.to/4aK0Age</a></p> <p>FYI, if you use the links above I'll get a small commission from Amazon that will help me create more content for this channel!</p> <p>00:00 Pokémon’s HUGE Brand Activation Mistakes<br /> 01:10 Why the 30th Anniversary Events Feel Diluted<br /> 02:05 Natural History Museum Pokémon Pop-Up Review<br /> 03:12 Why the Exhibition Disappointed People<br /> 04:05 Comparing It to a simpler Activations<br /> 05:00 How Pokémon Could Have Used the Museum Better<br /> 06:05 Missed Opportunities for Exploration & Education<br /> 07:05 Why the Experience Felt Last Minute<br /> 08:00 The Core Problem With the Activation Strategy<br /> 09:00 Understanding Brand DNA & Audience Experience<br /> 10:02 Designing Better Customer Journeys<br /> 11:00 Queue Management & Interactive Experiences<br /> 12:00 Using Actors, Hosts & Live Engagement<br /> 13:05 Lessons for Community Events & Photo Walks<br /> 15:00 Visiting the PokéPia Garden in London<br /> 16:00 Why the Garden Failed for Kids & Families<br /> 17:05 Lessons Brands Should Learn From This<br /> 18:05 Why Location & Environment Matter<br /> 19:00 Easy Ways Pokémon Could Improve the Garden<br /> 20:05 Low-Budget Activation Ideas That Actually Work<br /> 21:00 Great Example of a Small Community Activation<br /> 22:00 How the PokéPia Garden Could Be Redesigned<br /> 23:00 Pokémon GO Integration Problems<br /> 24:00 Creating Better Partnerships & Experiences<br /> 25:00 Why There Was No Reward for Visitors<br /> 26:00 Weak Educational Content & Generic Information<br /> 27:00 Final Advice for Brand Activations<br /> 28:00 Creating Real Payoff & Memorable Experiences<br /> 29:00 Final Thoughts on Pokémon’s Missed Opportunity</p> <p>My website: <a href="https://www.nickdelaforce.com/">https://www.nickdelaforce.com/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickdlf/">https://www.instagram.com/nickdlf/</a><br /> For Youtube Business Enquiries email: <a href="mailto:business@nickdelaforce.com">business@nickdelaforce.com</a><br /> My Video Agency is: <a href="https://www.vidzero.co.uk/">https://www.vidzero.co.uk/</a></p> <p>Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster!<br /> <a href="https://vidiq.com/NickdelaForce">https://vidiq.com/NickdelaForce</a></p> <p>#pokopia #pokemon ⁨@NaturalHistoryMuseum⁩ #pokemoncommunity #acton #london #branding #pokopiagarden</p><p><a href="http://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/learn-from-pokemons-brand-mistakes"><img src="http://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/64968566/128092665/a510bbdb4e18522214248c455e22186d/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/photo/128092665 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn from Pokémon's Brand Mistakes to Give your Customers a better Experience! Creators and small businesses can learn from Pokémon and their agecny's sub-par work with two recent brand activations in London! As someone who has worked in this industry it was honestly frustrating to see! But did us all a favour, leaving some great lessons for us on how NOT to do an in-person experiences for your brand! In this video I break down what they did, have a rant about how crap it was AND then talk about what they could have done to make these lacklustre experiences WAAAY better! If you want help with all things video and creative check out my site here: https://www.nickdelaforce.com/ All music from my favourite place (for the last 5 years) Audiio.com https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=2387 Gear I use & reccomend: Cameras: • Panasonic Lumix S9 - https://amzn.to/4wCi1rA • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/4pUodHo • iPhone 17 Pro - https://amzn.to/48GPKFq Lenses / attachments • TTARTISAN AF 40mm F2 (L mount & more) - https://amzn.to/3Rxcqmo • Helios 44 2 58mm F/2 M42 Screw Mount - https://amzn.to/3YoNlu1 • PolarPro - 135 Series - Gold Mist Filter - https://amzn.to/4a7p5DY •PolarPro - Shortstache - Everyday: https://amzn.to/4rO0MRL •ND2-32 Filters (sunglasses for camera) for DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/453nsUg •Anamorphic Lens Filter Compatible with DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/48RxzwK •Close Up Macro Lens for Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3KTebaF Audio Gear • DJI Mic 2 Set - high end, well priced: https://amzn.to/4q6H2ay Accessories: • MacBook Pro 14” - https://amzn.to/48v9NpW • TTARTISAN Mini Magnetic Film Roll LED Lights - https://amzn.to/3Ybul23 • PGYtech Mantispod (mini tripod with a hook)- https://amzn.to/4pAcjm4 Bags: • Fancy weekday EDC bag for Meetings: -Maverick & Co Earthen Leather Backpack https://maverickandco.co/collections/backpacks • Big Camera Bag for shoots / trips: -Peter McKinnon 25L Bag - https://amzn.to/3KMo4qw • Small Daily EDC Camera Bag: -Luma Camera Backpack 18L Bag - https://amzn.to/4aK0Age FYI, if you use the links above I'll get a small commission from Amazon that will help me create more content for this channel! 00:00 Pokémon’s HUGE Brand Activation Mistakes 01:10 Why the 30th Anniversary Events Feel Diluted 02:05 Natural History Museum Pokémon Pop-Up Review 03:12 Why the Exhibition Disappointed People 04:05 Comparing It to a simpler Activations 05:00 How Pokémon Could Have Used the Museum Better 06:05 Missed Opportunities for Exploration & Education 07:05 Why the Experience Felt Last Minute 08:00 The Core Problem With the Activation Strategy 09:00 Understanding Brand DNA & Audience Experience 10:02 Designing Better Customer Journeys 11:00 Queue Management & Interactive Experiences 12:00 Using Actors, Hosts & Live Engagement 13:05 Lessons for Community Events & Photo Walks 15:00 Visiting the PokéPia Garden in London 16:00 Why the Garden Failed for Kids & Families 17:05 Lessons Brands Should Learn From This 18:05 Why Location & Environment Matter 19:00 Easy Ways Pokémon Could Improve the Garden 20:05 Low-Budget Activation Ideas That Actually Work 21:00 Great Example of a Small Community Activation 22:00 How the PokéPia Garden Could Be Redesigned 23:00 Pokémon GO Integration Problems 24:00 Creating Better Partnerships & Experiences 25:00 Why There Was No Reward for Visitors 26:00 Weak Educational Content & Generic Information 27:00 Final Advice for Brand Activations 28:00 Creating Real Payoff & Memorable Experiences 29:00 Final Thoughts on Pokémon’s Missed Opportunity My website: https://www.nickdelaforce.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickdlf/ For Youtube Business Enquiries email: business@nickdelaforce.com My Video Agency is: https://www.vidzero.co.uk/ Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! https://vidiq.com/NickdelaForce #pokopia #pokemon ⁨@NaturalHistoryMuseum⁩ #pokemoncommunity #acton #london #branding #pokopiagarden Creators and small businesses can learn from Pokémon and their agecny's sub-par work with two recent brand activations in London! As someone who has worked in this industry it was honestly frustrating to see! But did us all a favour, leaving some... DE LA FORCE Creative 29:53 <p>Creators and small businesses can learn from Pokémon and their agecny's sub-par work with two recent brand activations in London! As someone who has worked in this industry it was honestly frustrating to see! But did us all a favour, leaving some great lessons for us on how NOT to do an in-person experiences for your brand!<br /> <br /> In this video I break down what they did, have a rant about how crap it was AND then talk about what they could have done to make these lacklustre experiences WAAAY better!</p> <p>If you want help with all things video and creative check out my site here: <a href="https://www.nickdelaforce.com/">https://www.nickdelaforce.com/</a></p> <p>All music from my favourite place (for the last 5 years) Audiio.com https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=2387</p> <p>Gear I use & reccomend:</p> <p>Cameras:<br /> • Panasonic Lumix S9 - https://amzn.to/4wCi1rA<br /> • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - <a href="https://amzn.to/4pUodHo">https://amzn.to/4pUodHo</a><br /> • iPhone 17 Pro - <a href="https://amzn.to/48GPKFq">https://amzn.to/48GPKFq</a></p> <p>Lenses / attachments<br /> • TTARTISAN AF 40mm F2 (L mount & more) - <a href="https://amzn.to/3Rxcqmo">https://amzn.to/3Rxcqmo</a><br /> • Helios 44 2 58mm F/2 M42 Screw Mount - https://amzn.to/3YoNlu1<br /> • PolarPro - 135 Series - Gold Mist Filter - <a href="https://amzn.to/4a7p5DY">https://amzn.to/4a7p5DY</a><br /> •PolarPro - Shortstache - Everyday: <a href="https://amzn.to/4rO0MRL">https://amzn.to/4rO0MRL</a><br /> •ND2-32 Filters (sunglasses for camera) for DJI Osmo Pocket 3: <a href="https://amzn.to/453nsUg">https://amzn.to/453nsUg</a><br /> •Anamorphic Lens Filter Compatible with DJI Osmo Pocket 3: <a href="https://amzn.to/48RxzwK">https://amzn.to/48RxzwK</a><br /> •Close Up Macro Lens for Osmo Pocket 3 - <a href="https://amzn.to/3KTebaF">https://amzn.to/3KTebaF</a></p> <p>Audio Gear<br /> • DJI Mic 2 Set - high end, well priced: <a href="https://amzn.to/4q6H2ay">https://amzn.to/4q6H2ay</a></p> <p>Accessories:<br /> • MacBook Pro 14” - <a href="https://amzn.to/48v9NpW">https://amzn.to/48v9NpW</a><br /> • TTARTISAN Mini Magnetic Film Roll LED Lights - <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ybul23">https://amzn.to/3Ybul23</a><br /> • PGYtech Mantispod (mini tripod with a hook)- <a href="https://amzn.to/4pAcjm4">https://amzn.to/4pAcjm4</a></p> <p>Bags:<br /> • Fancy weekday EDC bag for Meetings:<br /> -Maverick & Co Earthen Leather Backpack <a href="https://maverickandco.co/collections/backpacks">https://maverickandco.co/collections/backpacks</a><br /> • Big Camera Bag for shoots / trips:<br /> -Peter McKinnon 25L Bag - <a href="https://amzn.to/3KMo4qw">https://amzn.to/3KMo4qw</a><br /> • Small Daily EDC Camera Bag:<br /> -Luma Camera Backpack 18L Bag - <a href="https://amzn.to/4aK0Age">https://amzn.to/4aK0Age</a></p> <p>FYI, if you use the links above I'll get a small commission from Amazon that will help me create more content for this channel!</p> <p>00:00 Pokémon’s HUGE Brand Activation Mistakes<br /> 01:10 Why the 30th Anniversary Events Feel Diluted<br /> 02:05 Natural History Museum Pokémon Pop-Up Review<br /> 03:12 Why the Exhibition Disappointed People<br /> 04:05 Comparing It to a simpler Activations<br /> 05:00 How Pokémon Could Have Used the Museum Better<br /> 06:05 Missed Opportunities for Exploration & Education<br /> 07:05 Why the Experience Felt Last Minute<br /> 08:00 The Core Problem With the Activation Strategy<br /> 09:00 Understanding Brand DNA & Audience Experience<br /> 10:02 Designing Better Customer Journeys<br /> 11:00 Queue Management & Interactive Experiences<br /> 12:00 Using Actors, Hosts & Live Engagement<br /> 13:05 Lessons for Community Events & Photo Walks<br /> 15:00 Visiting the PokéPia Garden in London<br /> 16:00 Why the Garden Failed for Kids & Families<br /> 17:05 Lessons Brands Should Learn From This<br /> 18:05 Why Location & Environment Matter<br /> 19:00 Easy Ways Pokémon Could Improve the Garden<br /> 20:05 Low-Budget Activation Ideas That Actually Work<br /> 21:00 Great Example of a Small Community Activation<br /> 22:00 How the PokéPia Garden Could Be Redesigned<br /> 23:00 Pokémon GO Integration Problems<br /> 24:00 Creating Better Partnerships & Experiences<br /> 25:00 Why There Was No Reward for Visitors<br /> 26:00 Weak Educational Content & Generic Information<br /> 27:00 Final Advice for Brand Activations<br /> 28:00 Creating Real Payoff & Memorable Experiences<br /> 29:00 Final Thoughts on Pokémon’s Missed Opportunity</p> <p>My website: <a href="https://www.nickdelaforce.com/">https://www.nickdelaforce.com/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickdlf/">https://www.instagram.com/nickdlf/</a><br /> For Youtube Business Enquiries email: <a href="mailto:business@nickdelaforce.com">business@nickdelaforce.com</a><br /> My Video Agency is: <a href="https://www.vidzero.co.uk/">https://www.vidzero.co.uk/</a></p> <p>Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster!<br /> <a href="https://vidiq.com/NickdelaForce">https://vidiq.com/NickdelaForce</a></p> <p>#pokopia #pokemon ⁨@NaturalHistoryMuseum⁩ #pokemoncommunity #acton #london #branding #pokopiagarden</p><p><a href="http://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/learn-from-pokemons-brand-mistakes"><img src="http://delaforcecreative.personal.twentythree.com/64968566/128092665/a510bbdb4e18522214248c455e22186d/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> brand activations brand building branded experiences brand mistakes building a brand business mistakes creative business creator business how to do brand activations marketing marketing mistakes personal branding Pokemon pokemon go pokemon lore pokemon news