# Urnvertising Terminal Cancer Patient Aaron Jamison is Selling Ad Space on His Urn By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-06 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-jamison References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/05/04/dying-man-sells-ad-space-on-his-own-urn/) & [judasforgiven.blogspot](http://judasforgiven.blogspot.com/) Advertising with Aaron Jamison has to be a heartbreaking endeavor. Jamison has [terminal colon cancer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop), and has decided to [sell space on his urn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1) to cover the cost of his cremation and medical bills. Selling ad space on an urn is a new one to me. My heart goes out to Aaron Jamison and the people who advertise on his urn. This story just goes to show that [any publicity is good publicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated). Even if it is on an urn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Branding in Death:** The trend of individuals using their own death as a unique advertising opportunity, opening up new ways for brands to reach consumers even after they pass away. - **Unconventional Advertising Platforms:** The trend of brands exploring out-of-the-box advertising platforms, such as urns, to capture attention and create memorable brand experiences. - **Crowdfunding for Medical Expenses:** The trend of individuals seeking unconventional methods, like selling ad space on personal items, to raise funds for medical bills and end-of-life expenses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing creative advertising strategies that leverage unconventional platforms such as urns. - **Funeral Services:** The use of personalized advertising on urns opens up opportunities for funeral service providers to offer unique customization options to their clients. - **Healthcare:** As crowdfunding for medical expenses becomes more prevalent, there is an opportunity for healthcare providers and insurers to develop innovative solutions and services to assist individuals in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Grim Heirloom Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wishes-jacket.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Memorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-memorials.md)