The Surfrider Foundation Busted! campaign may seem a little hilarious at first, but the subject is wholeheartedly serious. As though straight out of a Pixar film, the oil tankers in the print ads hide sheepishly behind an island, iceberg and lighthouse. Ashamed or simply aware of the damage that they are doing to the sea and the environment, they don't want to be caught in the act of polluting.
Created by the Young & Rubicam ad agency branch based in Paris, France, the Surfrider Foundation Busted! campaign nevertheless shows that these particular oil tankers have been busted. To seek out and destroy other ships, the ads ask viewers, "Help us to sue the polluters. Donate."
Hiding Oil Tanker Ads
The Surfrider Foundation Busted! Campaign Asks for Help to Sue Polluters
Trend Themes
1. Environmental Awareness - Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions and products that promote environmental protection and raise awareness.
2. Social Activism Advertising - Businesses can explore using creativity and humor in advertising campaigns to engage audiences and drive social change.
3. Collaborative Initiatives - Opportunity for organizations across industries to join forces and combat environmental issues through collective action.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Marketing - Innovative advertising agencies can create campaigns that leverage humor and storytelling to address important social and environmental concerns.
2. Energy and Transportation - Companies in the energy and transportation sectors can invest in cleaner and sustainable practices to reduce their impact on the environment.
3. Non-profit and Environmental Organizations - Opportunity for non-profit organizations and environmental groups to collaborate and raise funds for legal action against polluters.