Considering how most have taken a bad yearbook photo at some point in their lives, the 'Bad Yearbook Photos' blog will reassure you that you're not the only one.
I feel a tinge of embarrassment for the poor souls depicted in each and every photo on the 'Bad Yearbook Photos' blog. Although cringe-worthy, these photos will also induce a few laughs. Check out the gallery to see this awesome awkward archive.
Implications - Thanks to the social media age and Internet interconnectivity, all marketing now must include a discussion of 'viral marketing.' A company stands a good chance of creating viral marketing if they invest in an ad that is comedic and entertainment-based, not product based. By presenting consumers with a piece of marketing that serves to entertain instead of market, they stand a good chance of getting consumers to spread their work, subliminally embedding their brand image in the subconscious of consumers.
Yearbook Photo Fails
The 'Bad Yearbook Photos' Blog Unearths Embarrassing Memories
Trend Themes
1. Viral Marketing - Creating comedic and entertainment-based ads can increase the chances of viral marketing.
2. Internet Interconnectivity - The social media age and Internet interconnectivity have changed the marketing landscape.
3. Cringe-worthy Content - There is a demand for cringe-worthy and awkward content like bad yearbook photos.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Advertising industry can explore viral marketing techniques to create engaging and entertaining ads.
2. Social Media - The social media industry can leverage the demand for cringe-worthy content in their platforms.
3. Photography - Photography industry can offer services to capture and immortalize awkward and memorable moments.