Utilizing a complex digital puzzle seeded in the first season 2 trailer, “Mr. Robot’s” digital Easter eggs led sharp-eyed and keen-minded fans on a breadcrumb-laden trail of recorded messages and secret websites, leading to special real-world prizes. The trend continued through all of Mr. Robot season 2, using URLs, IP addresses and QR codes to lead their viewers to over 40 separate sites, destinations and Easter Eggs. It was a massive undertaking that paid off, engaging fans and rewarding them for “leaning in” to the show’s unique story.

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It’s a very busy Thursday for the Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center. It’s not only hosting its annual Cable Hall of Fame celebration at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in NYC this evening, but also opened the day with an exclusive industry leadership forum just a few blocks away at the Paley Media Center.

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