#1 in Trends Become a Trend Hunter:   Login or Join Now
Trends Logo
   ALL    Tech    Fashion    Sex    Pop Culture    Celebs    Ads    Business    Eco    Art & Design    Life    Luxury    Science    Bizarre   More [+/-]
Ayman HelwehAyman Helweh
On: May 15, 08
2,222 Trends
2,564 Comments

SUBSCRIBE
Twitter Trends
Trend Report Newsletter
Trend Hunter Widget
Trend Hunter TV
Trend Hunter Mobile
Trend Hunter RSS


Our Latest Episode:
Random Awesome in NYC (VIDEO)

Guerrilla Fairytale Campaigns Edit

Rapunzel for Pantene


Guerrilla Fairytale Campaigns
Rapunzel for Pantene
Guerrilla Fairytale Campaigns - Rapunzel for Pantene (GALLERY) 2

Guerrilla Fairytale Campaigns - Rapunzel for Pantene (GALLERY)
Rapunzel for Pantene
3,188 Views - Click for Larger Image

A fun guerrilla campaign to promote Pantene Anti-Breakage Shampoo has just been deployed in Toronto, Canada. 

The campaign uses enormous braids a la Rapunzel that dangle from buildings, complete with a dummy of a man climbing them. The obvious nod to the well-known fairytale is used to demonstrate the outstanding effect of the shampoo which promises hair so strong that a man can use it as a rope to climb.

I give it zero for originality, but two thumbs up for execution and the ability to turn heads and deliver its message, which is what really counts.

The hairy campaign was created by Grey Canada agency, with creative director Rick Kemp and art director Nicole Ellerton. Swayze Props and Sets was used to build the prop and production was by Full Serve Productions.

Check out some more fairytale inspired features:

 

Top 34 Ways to Seek Enchantment - Fairytale Obsession (SUPER GALLERY)

The charming qualities of fairytales don’t just hold allure for children, adults are captivated by these enchanting stories as well. From beautiful creatures liked fairies, sprites, princesses to notions like happily ever after, these fantasy-rich bed time stories have led to the creation of many pr… [More]

 

References: directdaily.blogspot

3 Comments: on Guerrilla Fairytale Campaigns








Bookmark
Embed This Trend
Send to a Friend


Please Buzz
Help our community grow by buzzing these posts:

Urban RetrospectivesUrban Retrospectives



Reactions

FOUR WAYS TO REACT: vote, favorite, add more examples of Guerrilla Fairytale Campaigns or add your comment about Rapunzel for Pantene.


Favorited by Bianca Bartz on May 15, 08
Wow, where is this? I want to check it out! Both to get a free sample and for a photo next to it :)

By: Bianca Bartz on May 15, 08   4,210 Trends   2,800 Comments
I tried looking it up B, coz I thought you'd want to see it live, but no dice.

By: Ayman Helweh on May 15, 08   2,222 Trends   2,564 Comments
I looked too... I will find it!

By: Bianca Bartz on May 15, 08   4,210 Trends   2,800 Comments
Favorited by Karishma Chaudhry on May 16, 08
Favorited by kafka vodka on Jan 7, 09

TREND HUNTER
is the world's largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. It is an explosion of cool trends and ideas, fueled by a global network of trend spotters and cool hunters. By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters stimulate creativity and generate breakthrough ideas.

About Us   Trends   Trend Reports   Store   RSS (98 Flavors)   Innovation Keynotes   Terms of Use   Tips / Contact     Join
0.2553 - Hosted by web1
Trends and Content Copyright © TREND HUNTER Inc. All Rights Reserved.