'Tough Mudder' is known for its intense, potentially dangerous obstacle courses and it plans to allow a fan to design its next course.
The course design will be chosen through a competition in which fans will be able to submit a description and sketch of an obstacle course. The course will then be voted on through social media and the top 10 finalists will be chosen, from which a panel of experts will pick one winner. The fan-made design will be incorporated into Tough Mudder's 2017 obstacle courses.
This competition involves fans while simultaneously giving the company important information on what its fans would like to see from it in the future -- making it an invaluable marketing tool.
Fan-Designed Obstacle Courses
Tough Mudder's Next Obstacle Will Be Designed by Fans of the Course
Trend Themes
1. Fan-driven Obstacle Course Design - Opportunity for businesses to engage customers in co-creating products and services through design competitions.
2. Crowdsourced Innovation - Companies can tap into the collective wisdom and creativity of their audience by crowdsourcing ideas and designs.
3. User-generated Marketing - Harnessing customer creativity to generate authentic and engaging marketing content.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - Outdoor recreation companies can involve enthusiasts in designing novel and exciting experiences through crowdsourcing.
2. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms can provide a space for competitions and voting, facilitating fan-driven content creation.
3. Event Planning - Event planning companies can incorporate fan-designed elements to enhance attendee satisfaction and engagement.