Trend cluster
Category

Infantvertising

Utilizing toddlers in campaigns offers a more playful connection with viewers.

Explanatory Infant Upset AdsNewborn Safety Auto CommercialsDevious Babysitting CampaignsMirroring Infant Image AdsPhotoshopped Celebrity Baby Ads

Trend

What is the Infantvertising trend?

Infantvertising: With marketers constantly looking for ways to engage consumers, replacing actors with infants offers a way to engage viewers on a more humorous level. The commonly positive and heartwarming sentiment toward toddlers incites positive feelings regarding the brand.

Trend themes

Themes within the Infantvertising trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Humorous Infant Ads

Replacing actors with infants in campaigns provides positive and playful connections with viewers.

02

Parental Worry Depicting Ads

The Cape Town Fish Market ads mirror parental concerns and offer comedic relief while establishing brand relevance.

03

Tech-Savvy Infant Ads

MTS India's Wi-Fi ad acknowledges the technological awareness of modern infants while advertising the interconnected advantages of their service.

Industry implications

What the Infantvertising trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Marketing and Advertising

Infant-focused ads are becoming increasingly popular and present a new niche for ad campaigns.

For

Childcare and Babysitting Industry

Marketing relating to infant care and babysitting are now utilizing humorous ads to target consumers.

For

Family-Oriented Products

Products tailored towards families and infants can establish a brand's relevance by presenting relatable content in ads.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Infantvertising

Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 54%, freshness 8%.

Popularity76%
Activity54%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Infantvertising trend

8 featured examples from Feb 20, 2013 to May 1, 2015
Explanatory Infant Upset Ads
CategoryMarketing

Explanatory Infant Upset Ads

Bepantol's Baby Rash Cream Ad Offers One Cry-Stopping Solution

Opportunity for baby care brands to innovate and create products that address the various needs of babies and provide solutions for upset infants.

Newborn Safety Auto Commercials
CategoryAutos

Newborn Safety Auto Commercials

Safety is Paramount in the New the Volkswagen Jetta Commercial

Emerging marketing opportunities in the form of emotionally resonant safety messaging, like that employed by Volkswagon in the Jetta Commercial, in addition to emerging safety-foc…

Devious Babysitting Campaigns
CategoryMarketing

Devious Babysitting Campaigns

The Cape Town Fish Market Ads Warn Against Leaving Your Kids at Home

Innovative marketing strategies that use humor and relatability can disrupt traditional advertising methods.

Mirroring Infant Image Ads
CategoryLifestyle

Mirroring Infant Image Ads

This Evian Babies Commercial 'Baby & Me' Brings Back Dancing Tots

The advertising industry can explore the use of interactive mirrors and nostalgia-based marketing to create innovative and engaging campaigns.

Photoshopped Celebrity Baby Ads
CategoryPop Culture

Photoshopped Celebrity Baby Ads

This Ad for the Sun UK Spoofs Grown-Up Celebrity Babies

Using humor, creativity, and technology to engage consumers through various channels such as TV, digital, and social media, creating brand awareness and growth.

Customized Doodled Diaper Ads
CategoryMarketing

Customized Doodled Diaper Ads

Huggies Korea Launched an Adorably Artistic Campaign

By incorporating customized experiences and benefits for parents, the baby products industry can increase brand loyalty and differentiate from competitors.

Crawling Baby Competitions
CategoryArt & Design

Crawling Baby Competitions

Vileda's Cute Social Campaign Cleverly Promotes Its Hot Spray Mop

The household cleaning products industry can explore hosting fun competitions and campaigns to generate interest and promote their products in a refreshing way.

Demanding Baby Ads
CategoryTech

Demanding Baby Ads

MTS' Wi-Fi Ad Has a Baby Refuse to Be Born into a House Without Internet

Innovation opportunity for baby product manufacturers to incorporate technology and connectivity features into their offerings.