The document outlines 12 steps that Disney took to successfully market Toy Story 3. They aimed to regain the audience from the previous films by continuing the storyline. They released subtle initial trailers to generate mystery before slowly revealing more details over time to build hype. Disney also created extensive online content and used social media to generate buzz. Traditional advertising methods were also employed to reach a broad audience. An alternate reality game and community aspects helped involve fans leading to the film's box office success.