Unfortunately for many, experiencing a life-threatening accident is what drives home a message more than words or even imagery; the Think! Pub Loo Shocker publicity stunt manages to simulate an actual car crash right in the restroom of a bar. Patrons stepping in to use the urinals are in for a rude awakening when they approach the sink to wash their hands. Before they know it, the glass breaks and a bloody mannequin's face crashes through as though it were the windshield of a car.
Conceived and executed by the Leo Burnett ad agency branch based in London, United Kingdom, the Think! Pub Loo Shocker publicity stunt could very well lead to some smart decision making. It was art directed by Phil Deacon and Sabina Kelly.
Simulated Crash Bathroom Pranks
The Think! Pub Loo Shocker Campaign Dissuades Drinking and Driving
Trend Themes
1. Immersive Advertising Campaigns - Simulated experiences are a new trend in advertising that helps to deliver powerful messages through interactive campaigns.
2. Psychological Advertising Techniques - The use of psychological techniques such as fear and shock are becoming commonly used in campaigns to capture consumers' attention and drive behavioural changes.
3. Preventative Advertising Messaging - Simulated crises that highlight the dangers of certain behaviours could be a future trend in preventative advertising messaging.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The advertising industry can use shock tactics and simulated experiences to generate attention toward critical causes or deliver important messages to the public.
2. Public Safety - The public safety sector can benefit from the use of immersive techniques that help to deliver critical messages and create behavioural changes in individuals.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry could use the trend of immersive environments to create new experiences for their viewers that give them a heightened sense of realism and emotional connection to the story being told.