Cardboard Tree Huggers

Life-Sized Cut-Outs To Promote Earth Hour Awareness in Australia

SBS (television) of Australia installed eco-vinyl clad recycled cardboard tree-hugger figures in Sydney parks to promote Earth Hour. A secondary intent of the viral marketing was to encourage the population to connect with Mother Nature. 

Several people have participated by posing for photos with the faux huggers. Whether they actually went home and dimmed their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28th is impossible to know. But there’s always next year.

Client: SBS
Agency: US Sydney
Creatives: Josh Moore (Creative Director)
Josh Moore, Adrian Ely (Art Director)
Nigel Clark (Copywriter)
Jeff Edwards (Agency Producer)
Country: Australia

Eco-friendly Marketing
Opportunity for businesses to promote sustainability through creative and eco-friendly marketing campaigns.
Viral Advertising
Businesses can leverage the power of viral advertising to spread awareness and engage a large audience.
Nature Connection
Potential for businesses to create experiences that encourage people to connect with nature and promote environmental consciousness.

Sectors Adopting This

Advertising
Advertising agencies can explore innovative ways to promote eco-friendly initiatives and engage consumers.
Photography
Photography industry can benefit from the rising trend of people posing for photos with creative eco-friendly installations.
Event Planning
Event planning industry can incorporate nature-themed experiences and promote environmental awareness in their events.
SCORE
4.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 51%
Activity 60%
Freshness 8%

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