As we enter into the second lockdown, it’s likely our evening entertainment will shift to the television set. That’s why here at Hallam, the award-winning digital marketing agency, we’ve put together a list of Marketing TV Shows and Movies that anyone who works in marketing will surely enjoy!

The Social Dilemma (2020)

A recent release from Netflix, this docudrama exposes the viewer to a range of tech expert opinions on the dangerous human impact of social networking.
Rated 7.7/10 on IMDb
Type: Documentary

The Social Network (2010)

Sticking with social media for a second, this drama follows a young Mark Zuckerberg as he created the most used social media platform on the planet; Facebook.
Rated 7.7/10 on IMDb
Type: Movie

Steve Jobs (2015)

You’ve probably heard of the name Steve Jobs, but have you ever thought about how he became a household name? This biographical drama goes into detail about the problems faced when launching three new products to market.
Rated 7.2/10 on IMDb
Type: Movie

Emily in Paris (2020)

Another recent release by Netflix, this comedy-drama follows a young influencer who relocates from her Chicago based marketing firm to a boutique agency in Paris.
Rated 7.2/10 on IMDb
Type: TV Series

Mad Men (2007)

If you work in marketing, you’ve probably heard about Mad Men. A period drama which shows viewers what life was like in the shoes of a Creative Director in the 60s.
Rated 8.6/10 on IMDb
Type: TV Series

Kinky Boots (2005)

If you’ve worked in marketing for long enough, you’ll know that the ability to adapt to your customer needs is vital for business survival. This comedy-drama follows the journey of Charles, a dwindling shoe manufacturer whose unexpected relationship with a drag queen saves his fathers company.
Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb
Type: Movie

The Internship (2013)

Possibly the funniest watch on this list. This comedy follows actors Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson as these traditional salesmen land an internship at Google, after being made redundant from their cushy sales job.
Rated 6.3/10 on IMDb
Type: Movie

The Great Hack (2019)

As the 2020 U.S. presidential election is all that anyone can talk bout right now, we thought we would revisit this documentary which explores how Cambridge Analytica may have had a direct impact on the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Rated 7/10 on IMDb
Type: Documentary

So there you have it, our list of recommended Marketing TV Shows and Movies to watch during the 2020 lockdown. Have we missed any off our list?
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