44 Crashtastic Innovations

From Award-Crashers to Car Crash Photography

If you can't avoid a crash make it an epic crash, that way you can make your way into these crashtastic innovations. These are the gnarliest crashes in the Trend Hunter archives, people.

From award crashers to crash-test dummies, these crashtastic innovations have all the bases covered. Remember guys/gals, crashing is never the answer.

Implications - While shockvertising can often lead consumers to perceive a specific company or organization as insensitive or heartless, it can also serve as one of the most effective strategies in capturing the attention of consumers. Businesses that take the risk to break tradition with regards to their marketing strategies will benefit by standing out amongst their competitors.

SCORE
3.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 20%
Freshness 8%
Thunderous Data Losses
CATEGORY
Tech
Thunderous Data Losses
Microblogging Plane Crashes
CATEGORY
Tech
Microblogging Plane Crashes
Crash Predicting Vehicles
CATEGORY
Autos
Crash Predicting Vehicles
Simulated Crashes
CATEGORY
Unique
Simulated Crashes
Inflatable Seat Belts
CATEGORY
Autos
Inflatable Seat Belts
Auto Safevertising
CATEGORY
Autos
Auto Safevertising
Inauguration Crashing How-Tos
CATEGORY
Social Good
Inauguration Crashing How-Tos
Valuing Older Employees
CATEGORY
World
Valuing Older Employees
Bashing Robots Into Dummies
CATEGORY
Tech
Bashing Robots Into Dummies
Party Crashing via Internet Invite
CATEGORY
World
Party Crashing via Internet Invite
Black Box for Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Black Box for Cars
Photo-Crashing Mythical Creatures
CATEGORY
Unique
Photo-Crashing Mythical Creatures
Da Vinci Conspiracy Theories
CATEGORY
World
Da Vinci Conspiracy Theories
Ross McCall, Star of TV Drama 'Crash' (INTERVIEW)
CATEGORY
Business
Ross McCall, Star of TV Drama 'Crash' (INTERVIEW)
Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
CATEGORY
Business
Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
The Denim Bubble
CATEGORY
Fashion
The Denim Bubble
PR Damage Control
CATEGORY
Unique
PR Damage Control
Artistic Destruction
CATEGORY
Autos
Artistic Destruction
Crash Helmet Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Crash Helmet Fashion
Eco Car Dangers
CATEGORY
Autos
Eco Car Dangers
Crash Test Pandas
CATEGORY
Autos
Crash Test Pandas
Text Messaging Induced Crashes
CATEGORY
Autos
Text Messaging Induced Crashes
Schadenfreude on the Green
CATEGORY
Autos
Schadenfreude on the Green
UFO Crash PR Stunts (Update)
CATEGORY
Unique
UFO Crash PR Stunts (Update)
The Car You Can't Crash
CATEGORY
Autos
The Car You Can't Crash
Smash Up Barbie
CATEGORY
World
Smash Up Barbie
Crash-Proof Vacbots
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Crash-Proof Vacbots
Car Crash Ceramics
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Car Crash Ceramics
Meme-Worthy News Stories
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Meme-Worthy News Stories
Radical Transient Crashpads
CATEGORY
World
Radical Transient Crashpads
Car Crash Photography
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Car Crash Photography
Catwalk-Crashing Promo Stunts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Catwalk-Crashing Promo Stunts
Mockumentary Fashion Show Crashing
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Mockumentary Fashion Show Crashing
Economy Crashing Neckwear
CATEGORY
Business
Economy Crashing Neckwear
Faking Fatal Crashes
CATEGORY
Unique
Faking Fatal Crashes
Jet Limo Crashes Onto eBay
CATEGORY
Autos
Jet Limo Crashes Onto eBay
UFO Crash Publicity Stunts
CATEGORY
Unique
UFO Crash Publicity Stunts
Award Crashers
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Award Crashers
Plane Crash Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Plane Crash Editorials
Whiting Out Eyebrows
CATEGORY
Fashion
Whiting Out Eyebrows

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