# Bikini-Clad Reality Stars These Audrina Patridge Bongo Ads are Smoking Hot By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audrina-patridge-bongo-ads References: [news.instyle](http://news.instyle.com/2011/02/02/audrina-patridge-bikini-bongo/) & [bongo](http://www.bongo.com/) These Audrina Patridge Bongo ads are definitely hot! Patridge flaunts her [bikini bod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer) and luscious locks for the spring 2011 advertisements and definitely looks good doing it. Other than just a bathing suit, she also poses in [summery sequin tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection), shorts and shirts. The Audrina Patridge Bongo ads feature all Bongo items that will be sold exclusively at Kmart and Sears. Check out this hot reality star for yourselves in the featured gallery! **Implications** - Companies will benefit from having a famous figure or popular concept attached to their brand. Not only will longtime fans of the company be impressed, but followers of the figure or concept will also be drawn toward a product they may not have previously been interested in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Branded Products:** Opportunity for companies to leverage popular figures to promote their brand and products. - **Summer Apparel:** Companies can focus on releasing summer-themed clothing and advertise with attractive visuals for customer appeal. - **Exclusive Retail Partnerships:** Opportunity for retailers to partner with brands and offer exclusive products for increased customer traffic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of celebrity endorsement and exclusive retail partnerships to enhance their product sales. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can spook companies with celebrity-based campaigns and exclusive offers for increased brand awareness. - **Retail:** Retailers can form partnerships with popular brands for exclusive products to draw in customers and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Delicate Strawberry Print Bikinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-by-frankies-bikinis.md) - [Avant-Garde Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony.md) - [80s-Style Actress-Approved Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-active.md) - [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Color-Rich Swimsuit Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club.md) - [Rapper-Backed Swimwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer.md) - [Cheeky Series Star Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbowl-ad-with-aubrey-plaza.md)