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Cartoon Heartburn Ads

These Creative Medical Ads Show How Alka-Seltzer Makes the Body Bettter

— September 26, 2015 — Marketing
These medical ads for Alka-Seltzer address problems like having eyes that are bigger than one's belly in a visually appealing way. Phrases like these are interpreted into illustrated cartoons that feature characters who refuse to let indigestion get in their way of eating.

The print ads created by ESPM São Paulo and the Miami Ad School Sao Paulo show these characters in unusual ways, making it clear that their appetites can continue on as usual thanks to taking an Alka-Seltzer tablet.

These colorful ads cleverly make the problem and the remedy that the product advertised can provide very easy to understand, especially since they are arranged in a flat graphic style similar to what might be found in a comic book.
Trend Themes
1. Visually Appealing Medical Ads - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating visually appealing medical ads that engage consumers and effectively communicate the benefits of a product or service.
2. Illustrated Cartoon Advertising - The use of illustrated cartoon characters in advertising provides a creative and relatable way to convey messages and capture the attention of the target audience.
3. Flat Graphic Style in Advertising - The use of a flat graphic style in advertising, similar to that of a comic book, can help simplify complex messages and create a unique visual identity for a brand.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries to develop creative and engaging advertising campaigns that effectively promote products and services.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating visually appealing and relatable elements, such as illustrated cartoon characters, into their campaigns.
3. Graphic Design and Illustration - The graphic design and illustration industry can capitalize on the trend of using a flat graphic style in advertising and leverage their expertise to create visually stunning and impactful campaigns.
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