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Crowdvertising

Viral attention is being awarded to those who focus less on the individual

Implications - Viral attention is being awarded to those who utilize power in numbers. The idea of a huge mob and belonging to a large group is desirable for consumers so, as a result, many popular ad campaigns, contests and viral videos focus on the spectacle of large crowds rather than the individual.
Trend Themes
1. Group Spectacle - The trend of utilizing power in numbers is desirable for consumers causing ad campaigns, contests and viral videos to focus on the spectacle of large crowds rather than the individual.
2. Flash Mobs - Flash mobs continue to inspire businesses and individuals as a unique way to create a viral marketing campaign through social media trends and coordinated performances.
3. Commemorative Flash Mobs - Flash mobs now are used as a tribute to honor an individual or event in an attention-grabbing way that brings people together in a coordinated effort while also generating a positive image for a brand/team.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing - Flash mobs enable companies to create an impactful, viral marketing campaign on social media to create brand awareness and leverage attention with an engaging spectacle.
2. Event Management - Flash mobs can be viewed as a performance art that requires organization and planning, making event management companies a natural resource for businesses who want to initiate a flash mob event.
3. Entertainment - Adoption of the flash mob trend as part of an event or show can add unique experience and engagement that can enhance guest experience and free marketing.
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Date Range:
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Kanye West and Ashton Kutcher were part of an epic high five battle that saw 75 Ashtons and Kanyes “Exploit Chaos” in Toronto’s Dundas Square.  The “Kanye vs Ashton”... MORE
Mad Hatter Flash Mobs
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Disney Promos Tom Binns' 'Alice in Wonderland' Jewelry Line
Disney built up hype for Tom Binns' 'Alice in Wonderland' jewelry line just as anything worth seeing these days should be promoted: with a flash mob. Disney took over MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas with… MORE
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Verizon Network Heads to the Slopes to Flash Mob a Snowboarder
Many of us have seen the ubiquitous Verizon Wireless commercials that show Paul Marcarelli as a Test Man walking around with the Verizon network entourage in tow. This flash mob guerrilla ad places Marcarelli… MORE
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12,000 Fans in Mexico City Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday
August 29th would have marked Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday and fans all over the world paid homage to the King of Pop in celebration. Mexico City held a massive flash mob that attracted more than… MORE
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The world is still reeling from the news of Michael Jackson's death, but San Francisco fans commemorated the Gloved One's passing in a way that would make him proud: They gathered for an impromptu dance… MORE
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The best way to relieve the stress of studying for exams is to organize a massive flash mob rave party at your college and get everyone to go crazy. It relieves the stress and perhaps makes graduating… MORE
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Gisele Bundchen Helps Launch SKY High Definition
This flash mob with Gisele Bundchen for SKY High Definition is probably the best I’ve seen. It features the supermodel sitting on a red couch flipping channels just as she might if she were at home. Each… MORE
Clone Flash Mobs
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The Melbourne Fringe Festival Features 'Take Off Your Skin'
Featuring 90 clones running through the streets of Melbourne, Australia, the live art piece ‘Take Off Your Skin’ by Katie Harmsworth caused a stir at the Melbourne Fringe Festival.  Not a stranger to… MORE
play_circle_filledKaraoke Flash Mobs
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T-Mobile Gathers 13,000 to Sing in London
About a week ago, T-Mobile invited people to come to Trafalgar Square in London without revealing their plans. On Saturday, May 2nd, the company released some videos filmed on April 30th for their new… MORE

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