It seems that the next step up from having people wear a t-shirt with a logo on it is human body branding -- something that can't be removed so easily. Instead of the impermanence of carrying around a shopping bag with a brand name on it, some companies are seeking more permanent shows of devotion. And loyal consumers are more than happy to oblige, not just by wearing them on their sleeves but by imprinting them, sometimes permanently, onto their bodies.
These outrageous examples include ideas like Air New Zealand looking for men with bald heads to sport "cranial billboards," incentives for employees that get inked with the company logo and young Japanese women selling ad space on their thighs.
11 Examples of Human Body Branding
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Logo-Branded Babies
Artist Dietrich Wegner is at it Again with Real Inked Infants
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Human Billboards
Roomservice Magazine Features Real Life Transactions
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Social Media Manicures
Twitter Nails Fuses the Internet with Beauty
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Kanye West Sells His Head For Ad Space
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Nail Art Advertising
These Designs Feature Product Placement at Your Fingertips
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Counterfit Shoes Brand YOU
Fake Nikes Tattoo Your Feet
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Social Media Thighvertising
Teenagers in Japan Do Human Billboard Advertising for Cash
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Tattoo-Based Pay Raises
Rapid Realty in NY is Offering Employees a 15% Pay Increase to Get Inked
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Mini Beard Billboards
The A&W Beardvertising Campaign Focuses on Unused Ad Space
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Body Imprint Promotions
Superette Short Shorts Sale Ads Discreetly Promote on Your Thighs
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Bald Head Billboard Ads
Air New Zealand Seeks Shaven Heads for Ad Tattoos
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Regrettable Inking
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Moustachioed Manicures
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Extreme Body Painting
Live Art from the World Championships
Body Paint Illusions
Emma-Jane Cammack Camouflage Art
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Apple Assvertisement & More
Kanye West Sells His Head For Ad Space
3D Manicures
Sculptural Fingertip Designs Express Personal Style
Cyber-Geisha Fashion
The Marie Claire Italia March 2013 Editorial Stars Hirschy Hirschfelder
Contemporary Abstract Tattoos
These Tattoo Designs by Slawomir Nitschke are Imaginative
Futuristic Geisha Editorials
Eugenia Volodina by Ishi for Vogue Netherlands March 2013 is Fierce
Flipping-Off Leader Ads
The Reporters Without Borders 2013 Campaign Addresses Controversial Issues
Bodytising
You Could Be a Human Billboard
Nail Art Advertising
These Designs Feature Product Placement at Your Fingertips
Anime Papercraft Scenes
Paperchild by Lowra Depicts 2D Characters Interacting in a 3D World
Full-Body Infographic Tattoos
This Meta Art Project Details Tattoo Stats With Tattooed Charts
Up Your Boss's Assvertising
Brilliant Job Hunting Ad
Profane Nail Polish
Lindsay Lohan's Courtroom Nails Send a Strong Message
Counterfit Shoes Brand YOU
Fake Nikes Tattoo Your Feet
Designer Facial Branding
Ryan McSorley's 'Skin by Chanel' Imprints Chanel Logo On Your Forehead
Social Media Thighvertising
Teenagers in Japan Do Human Billboard Advertising for Cash
Forehead Advertising Pioneer Andrew Fischer is 'Ad' it Again
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From Cute Little Pumpkin Costumes to Infant Pop Star Spoofs
Sexy Sheets Emboss Your Skin
Rise and Sigh Bed
Sparkling Snowflake Nails
This Holiday Manicure Will Guarantee Your Hands get Plenty of Attention
Inked-Out Infants
The Tatted Surreal Sculptures of Dietrich Wegner
Pop Star Infant Costumes
Go Ga-Ga Over Lady Gaga Baby Costumes
Burger Bumvertising
The KFC 'Double Down' Promotion's Got Back
Fashionista Fingertips
Sophy Robson Creates Designer Nails Emblazoned With Logos
Skin-Piercing Proposals
Alexis Grice Proposes to His Love in This Double-Suspension Marriage
Retro Gaming Body Art
The Gamer Sleeve Tattoo Depicts All the Famous Characters From the Past
Nail Polish With Magnetic Particles
Lancome Manicures Have Starry Effect
Protective Baby Wraps
The Information Blanket For Newborns Illustrates Baby Safety Measures
Pregnant Belly Advertising
uBid Buys Belly for Less Than 9 Months
Bearded Baby Advertising
The Okuma 'Born to Fish' Campaign Fuses Old & Young Fishermen
Internet Browser Nails
Japanese Blogger Mamipeko Sports Nerdy Nails
Embossed Bodies
Ninette van Kamp Lingerie
Zipper Nails
Finland'S Laura Sofia Koski's Intense Manicures are Wild
Human Arms in Butcher Shops
Dexter Guerrilla Campaign II
Printing For Your Skin With Bedsheets
Lacy Fingernails
The Konad Nail Art Stamper Creates Romance for Nails
Social Media Marathons
The Nike Japan Run Like Me Project Gets a Fan to Run for Facebook Likes
Messy Gum Ads
The First Choice Bubblegum Flavored Milk Campaign Provides a Win-Win Situation
Headvertising
Using Video Helmets for Promotion
Traumatized Typography Texting Ads
The MINI Word Blocker App Campaign Promotes Safe Driving
Second-Hand Smoking Ads
The Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia Campaign Encourages Health
Snow Body Prints
Lean Into Parked Cars for These DIY 3D Self-Portraits
Lifelike Infant Dolls
Michelle Barrow-Belisle's Clay Babies are Realistic
Gamer Manicures
Craftster Nail Art by HolyPunsBatman is Nerdy, But Amazing
Paper Art Store Replicas
Sportswear Brand Fila Launches a Paper Made Toy Store in Japan
Dripping Cartoon Tattoos
Sa Jin Embodies Oriental Culture in an Enticing Manner
Signature Celeb Style Ads
The GQ Teaching Men to Style Campaign Encourages Better Fashion Sense
Bodyvertising
Place an Ad on the Human Billboard Billy Gibby
Surreal Sweetheart Ads
The Sonimagfoto & Multimedia Photolovers Campaign is Bizarrely Amorous
Chewy Lollipop Ads
The Chupa Chups Now with Gum Campaign is Simple and Retro
Bubble-Blowing Babies
Jason Lee is the Most Creative Father on the Planet
Women-Only Napping Cafes
Japan's Qusca Sleeping Cafe Lets You Sleep and Snack
Carnivorous Temporary Tattoos
The Temporary Meat Tattoos by GAMAGO are Perfect For Meat Lovers
Zombie-Combating Body Art
This Walking Dead-Inspired Tattoo is Apocalypse Ready
Mini-Me Nappy Ads
The Ninet Diapers Ultra Absorbent Campaign is Hilariously Surreal
Naughty Nail Art
Vlad Artazov Hardware Handiwork Featuring Bent Metal Nails
Reversed Couture Manicures
The Chanel Half Moon Nails Design Flips the Classic French Look
Blurred Landmark Auto Ads
The Renault Master Camping Car Campaign Likens It to a Must-See Sight
Meticulous Japanese-Inspired Treats
Edible Art Cookies are as Beautiful as They are Delicious
Printable Nail Designs
The ArtPro Nail Printer V6.1 Puts Technology on Your Fingertips
Socialite Nail Art
These Gossip Girl Nail Polish Colors are For Die-Hard Fans
Compact Survival Food Sources
Rice in a Can by CTC is Made for Emergency Situations
Printing Without Labels
Barcode Imager Prints Directly on Packages
Adorable Baby Ads
The Gerber 'United Babies' Commercial Features Stop-Motion Infants
Striped Baby Basics
Polarn O. Pyret Creates 100 Percent Organic Cotton Clothing for Kids