Steve Jobs is sick, but he's not dead - yet. Even if you read the Bloomberg Report, Steve Jobs denies he is dead. Apparently, somebody was updating his obituary at Bloomberg and hit publish instead of save.
Calling him the “arbiter of cool technology,†the Bloomberg obit speculated on his successor. But they wrote he had a human side too, reminding us that Jobs has a rep in Silicon Valley that rivals Dirk Diggler.
Implications - Publicity stunts that incorporate false death reports instantly seem to go viral, and represent how outlandish accusations can actually be highly entertaining. While death accusations and other such false reports may be taking it a bit too far, companies should think of less taboo publicity stunts that can help to spread the word about upcoming products.
Premature Obituaries
Steve Jobs is Dead According to Bloomberg
Trend Themes
1. False Death Reports - The trend of false death reports going viral presents an opportunity for companies to create attention-grabbing publicity stunts.
2. Outlandish Accusations - The trend of outlandish accusations being highly entertaining can inspire companies to push boundaries with their marketing strategies.
3. Taboo Publicity Stunts - The trend of taboo publicity stunts encourages companies to think creatively and outside the box to generate buzz for their products.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can leverage false death reports and outlandish accusations to create attention-grabbing campaigns.
2. Media and Entertainment - The media and entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of viral false death reports to create captivating content and generate buzz.
3. Technology - The technology industry can explore unconventional publicity stunts inspired by the trend of taboo tactics to promote their innovative products.