# Circus Freak Campaigns ADG Conference Ad Celebrates Creative Collaboration By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-06 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adg-conference References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/05/freaks/) & [adgconference](http://www.adgconference.com/) This ad for the ADG Conference plays upon the stereotype of [creative people as freaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-freaks) by juxtaposing interviews of people with [unusual genetic anomalies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-wonderfully-unordinary)--individuals who would have been considered candidates for the circus a generation or so ago. There's the guy with [one large eye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1) and one normal-sized one, the girl with an extra ear, a young man with two sets of arms, and a gentleman who can fit not just one, but two fists in his oversized mouth. It's the first man who brings the whole point home, though, as he says, "It's good to be around other people who are creative, who have that same *vision*." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrating Uniqueness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advertising campaigns that celebrate diversity and uniqueness to capture the attention of consumers who crave authentic and inclusive representation. - **Challenging Stereotypes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create campaigns that challenge societal stereotypes, promoting a more inclusive and open-minded society. - **Emphasizing Creative Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster creative collaboration by emphasizing the benefits of diverse perspectives and talents in order to enhance creativity and innovation in various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the advertising industry by developing campaigns that not only promote products or services but also challenge societal norms and celebrate diversity. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inclusive and diverse entertainment content that breaks away from traditional stereotypes, appealing to a wider audience and increasing engagement. - **Creative Conferences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the concept of creative conferences by fostering a sense of inclusivity and celebrating individuality to attract a diverse range of attendees and encourage collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-campaign.md) - [Bizarre Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-more-weird.md) - [Playful Billboard Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamies-treats.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Candid Celebration Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theres-an-edible-for-that.md) - [Humorous Fun-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-flags.md) - [Spooky Street Ad Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanta-halloween-projection.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md)