Smoking campaigns have come at us at all angles to try and scare us away from cigarettes, from the body bag ads to the real-life people hooked up to respirators or with holes in their throats. This latest New York campaign highlights the damages of second hand smoke, featuring a clip of children exhaling fumes. Disturbing? You bet. Effective? We'll have to wait and see.
Implications - In today's society, a product or service often has to bear evocative or shocking qualities to capture the attention of consumers. A company or business is more likely to leave a lasting impression on a consumer who is emotionally stirred by a product. Businesses will benefit by portraying their concepts and services in surprising and unexpected ways.
Nothing To Kid About
NYC Anti-Smoking Ad
Trend Themes
1. Emotive Advertising - Opportunity for businesses to create emotionally stirring ad campaigns to leave a lasting impression on consumers.
2. Second-hand Smoke Awareness - Demand for products and services that help raise awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke.
3. Shocking Marketing Tactics - Businesses can benefit by portraying their concepts and services in surprising and unexpected ways.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Opportunity for ad agencies and marketers to develop emotionally stirring campaigns.
2. Healthcare - Demand for products and services that educate and protect against the dangers of second-hand smoke.
3. Market Research - Opportunity to study the effectiveness of shocking marketing tactics in capturing consumer attention.