Celebrating High School Stereotypes

2009 Standard Staff Calendar

The Standard hotels celebrate the new year with a nod to High School stereotypes in their 4th annual Staff Calendar that looks like a yearbook from the 80s.

Real staff from each of the Standards’ home towns were cast in a shoot by photographer Michael Elins on location at The Standard, Downtown LA.

The retro-looking calendar features stereotypes such as the nerd, the stoner, the jocks, the activist, the cheerleaders, the prom queen, the bully, the heartthrob and more.

The calendar is sent as a gift to the hotel’s regular guests. However, the Standard is making a few of the calendars available for sale for $20.

Retro-themed Staff Calendars
Opportunity for businesses to create nostalgic-themed calendars featuring their own staff members, creating a connection with customers.
High School Stereotype Revival
The popularity of campaigns that embrace high school stereotypes provides potential for businesses to tap into nostalgia and target specific customer segments.
Limited Edition Collectibles
Creating limited edition products, like the staff calendars, can generate excitement among loyal customers and drive sales.

Who This Affects Most

Hospitality
Hotels can create their own themed calendars to highlight the unique personalities of their staff and build brand loyalty.
Photography
Photographers can offer their services to businesses looking to create nostalgic-themed campaigns, like the retro staff calendars.
Retail
Retailers can explore the concept of limited edition collectibles to create a sense of exclusivity and drive customer engagement.
SCORE
6.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 87%
Activity 98%
Freshness 8%

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