Shockvertising Smokefree Campaign

NHS: Get Unhooked

What a powerful campaign!

With a slogan of “Get Unhooked”, these print ads from NHS smokefree show young guys and girls literally hooked. And by hooked I mean a painful hook up their lips.

The ads say “The average smoker needs over five thousand cigarrettes a year. Get unhooked” and provide contact information for professional help to quit smoking.

I think it's a captivating campaign that not only grabs the attention with its powerful imagery, but also provides a solution to the problem.

Watch a video advert for NHS go smoke free:

Shockvertising
Opportunity for businesses to create compelling and attention-grabbing campaigns by using powerful imagery.
Smokefree Campaign
Potential for companies to promote smoking cessation programs and help individuals quit smoking.
Get Unhooked
Opportunity to develop innovative strategies and products to address nicotine addiction effectively.

Who This Affects Most

Advertising
Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating impactful ads that elicit emotional responses and drive behavior change.
Healthcare
Opportunity for healthcare providers to offer smoking cessation programs and support to individuals struggling with nicotine addiction.
Wellness
Potential for wellness companies to develop products and services that aid in smoking cessation and help individuals lead healthier lives.
SCORE
5.9 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 86%
Activity 84%
Freshness 8%

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