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 Score:
7
This Month and Warm
Top 6 Examples:
14,310 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Nov 12 - May 13
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Political Schadenfreude

Leader distrust and political parody is expressed through mockery
Implications - Political parody has existed for as long as government systems have been in place. This concept is married with the dark, ruthless style of humor on the Internet in political schadenfreude. Distrust for political figureheads is seen communicated in a more mocking tone, allowing skeptical consumers to indulge in the idea of bringing powerful figures down to a level lower than their own. [More]
Flipping-Off Leader Ads
Flipping-Off Leader Ads

Naughty Political Portraits
Naughty Political Portraits

Presidential Villain Parody Toys
Presidential Villain Parody Toys

Comic-Styled Political Parodies
Comic-Styled Political Parodies

Political Dubstep Commercials
Political Dubstep Commercials

Politician Mocking Condiments
Politician Mocking Condiments


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DEMOGRAPHICS
 Score:
8.1
This Quarter and Warm
Top 5 Examples:
26,298 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Mar 11 - Mar 13
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Humor Bombing

The public delights in the unexpected, leading to a new web phenomenon
Implications - Humor bombing is a new way individuals, artists and brands are catching the eyes of consumers. The element of surprise inherent in yarn bombing, photobombing and even Photoshop bombing has gone viral online, spawning many different versions of "humor bombing." This low cost, high impact form of guerrilla marketing is a great way to engage the blogosphere. [More]
Eyeballed Urban Fixtures
Eyeballed Urban Fixtures

Nerd-Bombing Photos
Nerd-Bombing Photos

Subtly Photobombing Pups
Subtly Photobombing Pups

Cozy Subway Seats
Cozy Subway Seats

Yarn-Swathed Sculptures
Yarn-Swathed Sculptures


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DEMOGRAPHICS
 Score:
5.8
This Quarter and Mild
Top 6 Examples:
7,203 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 12 - Mar 13
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Activity  
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Publicized Social Experiment

Shocking undercover campaigns and pranks spread on the web
Implications - The public has a strong affinity for watching genuine displays of emotion, which is one of the reasons why so many videos of social experiments go viral on the web. Looking to dive deeper into the human condition, consumers find this form of entertainment enchanting because of its unabashed honesty. [More]
Public Snoozing Photography
Public Snoozing Photography

Walk-In Homicide Pranks
Walk-In Homicide Pranks

Horrendously Uncomfortable Pranks
Horrendously Uncomfortable Pranks

Fake Celeb Photo-Ops
Fake Celeb Photo-Ops

Supermarket Social Experiments
Supermarket Social Experiments

Performance Self-Art Pranks
Performance Self-Art Pranks


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DEMOGRAPHICS
 Score:
4.8
This Quarter and Chilly
Top 6 Examples:
3,234 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 10 - Mar 13
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Activity  
Freshness  

Mainstream Mockumentary

Young adults embrace brands using sarcastic video marketing
Implications - Appealing to a very web-based, Millennial demographic, marketing using satire and sarcasm has been turning heads. Organizations ranging from activist groups to Cadbury and Kraft Foods have used tongue-in-cheek faux documentaries to target the young adult market, speaking with them using their own dialect. [More]
Cookie Icing Seperators
Cookie Icing Seperators

Carnival Therapy Mockumentaries
Carnival Therapy Mockumentaries

Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Ads
Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Ads

Funny Entrepreneur Mockumentaries
Funny Entrepreneur Mockumentaries

Nature Mockumentaries
Nature Mockumentaries

Future Film Prophecies
Future Film Prophecies


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DEMOGRAPHICS
 Score:
8.1
This Year and Hot
Top 6 Examples:
65,381 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 11 - Feb 13
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Activity  
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Self-Induced Stereotyping

Consumers categorize themselves into behavioral tribes
Implications - For years, people have followed horoscopes, visited psychics and sought psychological help in order to better understand themselves. This thirst for self awareness has expanded into modern pop culture. In 2013, this means endless graphics and blogs dedicated to helping consumers assign themselves a stereotype, making it easier for marketers and business leaders to understand and entice them. [More]
Ungergarment Personality Charts
Ungergarment Personality Charts

Typeface Personality Posters
Typeface Personality Posters

Refrigerator Lifestyle Charts
Refrigerator Lifestyle Charts

Social Media Personality Illustrations
Social Media Personality Illustrations

Stereotypical Students Charts
Stereotypical Students Charts

Interweb Workplace Personas
Interweb Workplace Personas


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