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Flash mobs gained popularity in 2011, but in 2012 publicity stunt trends show viral, tech-infused, boundary-pushing initiatives on part of the most creative ad agencies and sometimes, brand-obsessed consumers out there.

It’s a great time for branded stunts, as it’s almost guaranteed that, given your stunt is odd enough, it will be recorded, put online and thus, drive tons of organic word-of-mouth marketing to your brand. Trend Hunter saw loads of viral stunts this year, including the memorable inside-out body campaigns, ambient zombie stunts, googly-eyed crosswalks and steamy male-stripping flash mobs.

Though the option to develop new technology for advertising your brand and buying ad space is still available, these publicity stunt microtrends may convince you that this affordable, effective and most of all fun method of marketing is what’s best. To get a more in-depth idea of what this could mean for your brand, check out the Trend Hunter Publicity Stunt Trend Report.

Illuminated Public Sculptures
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Inside-Out Body Campaigns
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Liquid Detergent Artwork
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Handmade Colossal Movie Posters
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Face Tattoo Fundraising
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Subway Tunnel Housing
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Hacked Public Spaces
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Sun Dial QR Codes
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Haute Barbie Hairdos
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Guerrilla Graffiti Footgear Campaigns
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Computer Box Bureaus
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Cat Pin-Up Posters
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Clever Science Campaigns (UPDATE)
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Flash Dance Videos
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Ironic Advertising Blogs
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Projected Publicity
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Soaring Human Stunts
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Roadkill Canine Ads
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Plug-In Pop-Up Ads
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Creative Drama Doodles
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Shoe Street Art Festivals
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3D Elevator Illusions
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Prison Replication Inns
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Instagrammed Iconic Kids Parks
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Word-of-Mouth Marketing Charts
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Street Art Sauvignons
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Arm-Adjusted Historical Photos
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Pizza Box Proposals
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Hamburger Eyeshadow Adverts
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Pseudo Supernatural Promotions
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Engaging Unauthorized Ads
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Social Media Road Races
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Chopstick Dragon Sculptures
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Faux Fish Packaging
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Human Torture Activism Campaigns
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Instant Pizza Buttons
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Intimate Music Experiences
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Reflective Marketing Campaigns
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Oversized Fashionista Campaigns
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Self-Reflective Fashion Campaigns
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Artistic Appliance Campaigns
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Extra-Terrestrial Dining
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Personalized QR Code Stickers
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Balloon Disc Launches
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Delicate Iridescent Pavilions
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Auto-Burning Contests
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Badass Children's Eyewear Campaigns
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Ambient Zombie Stunts
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Scandalous Male Stripping Flashmobs
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Headless Street Trotters
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Banksy-Inspired Ads
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Face-Focused Catwalk Shows
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Futuristic Sport-Inspired Art
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Camera-Worthy Campaigns
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Viral Movie Mad Dashes
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Imaginary Chocolate Lands
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Star-Studded Fashion PSAs
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Map-Completing Campaigns
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Giant Footwear Vehicles
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Mismatched Banner Campaigns
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Unbreakable Ad Displays
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Eco-friendly Light Festivals
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Profane Paperback Publicity
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Chivalrous Chocolate Pricing
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Viral Virus Awareness Videos
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Broken Bed World Records
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Fainting Flash Mobs
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Underwater Nightclubs
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Realistic Elevator TV Pranks
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Googly-Eyed Crosswalks
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Clever Theft Ads
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Supercharged Social Media Activism
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Floating Perspective Photo Booths
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Seatless Pro-Fitness Perches
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Voyeuristic Peeper Potties
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Extremely Tedious Sampling Machines
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100-Person Paddle Boats
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Billboard Auto Battles
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Epic Fighter Condom Ads
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Majesty-Formed Florals
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Candid Credit Card Campaigns
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Musical Beer Pranks
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Abrasive Restaurant Adverts
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Tricky Toilet Stunts
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Secretive Android Campaigns
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Tricked-Out Zambonis
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Toy Block Sporting Stunts
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Ancient Smartphone Stallions
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Fast Food Launchers
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Blown-Up Soda Fountain Stunts
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World-Whipped Wonders
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Tasty Twitter Followings
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Brit-Themed City Clean-Ups
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People-Made Engine Noises
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Undead Television Pranks
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Free Cash Experiments
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Birthday Flashmob Stunts
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Clamor-Collecting Campaigns
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Burger-Eating Train Schedules
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Playful Potty Campaigns
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