The document discusses several methods used to promote and market films, including viral distribution of trailers online and through emails; promotional tours and paid advertisements featuring actors and directors; interviews of actors and directors across media like TV, radio and the internet; creating trailers as a major promotional tool; and merchandise like action figures, lunchboxes, pens and bedspreads featuring film characters to generate additional interest in the movie. Posters are also highlighted as an effective way to promote films by attracting different audiences.