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Edgy Notability

Seeking to add a cultural edge, brands turn to audacious celebs for impact

Implications - With consumers often drawing inspiration and guidance from aspects of mass media, brands are seeking to utilize brazen societal influences to create a stronger cultural reputation around traditionally simple products. Aiming to make products such as beer appear more daring and exciting, brands are turning to celebrities known for their brash and bold ways to help add a distinctive edge that media-obsessed consumers can easily recognize, reflecting the need for more audacious forms of product advertising.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Endorsements - Brands are partnering with bold and audacious celebrities to add an edge and cultural appeal to simple products.
2. Parody Ads - Businesses are using parody and satire to create memorable ads while also poking fun at their inability to compete with larger companies' Super Bowl ads.
3. Voodoo Magic Ads - Ads are using unique and uncommon themes like voodoo magic to create attention and break through the clutter of traditional commercial concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Alcohol Industry - Brands like Budweiser and Newcastle Brown Ale are using celebrity partnerships and parody ads to stand out in a crowded market and appeal to younger consumers.
2. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers like Marc Jacobs are expanding their creative offerings and partnering with new brands to bring fresh concepts and appeal to a wider audience.
3. Entertainment Industry - Companies like Budweiser and Newcastle Brown Ale are partnering with popular entertainers like Stevie Wonder and Anna Kendrick to add excitement and cultural relevance to their products.
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