# 8 Second Abstract Virals Boost in Online Videos For People With Short Attention Spans By andrew wright | Published 2009-03-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruce-davison References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoAg2FpAueY) An emerging trend in [cutting edge viral videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicrollai), ultra-short ADD attention-span spots, are what’s next. 30-second commercials bore people, and often eventually nudge them to TiVO, or at best a general dislike for the product being shown. Enter the commercial that’s too short to register: the [8-second viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-button). These next-gen spots cram large doses of disjointed information into a single, seemingly absurd burst of noise and [jump-cut visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opusclip). Leaving the viewer in a mild state of shock and awe, these minimal works end up being more thought-provoking than their long winded cousins. Seemingly nonsensical titles lead the way, so keep your eyes peeled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-short Viral Videos:** Opportunity for companies to create attention-grabbing, thought-provoking content in just a few seconds. - **ADD Attention-span Commercials:** Opportunity for companies to capture the short attention spans of viewers with quick, impactful messages. - **Disjointed Information Ads:** Opportunity for companies to use jump-cut visuals and seemingly absurd bursts of noise to stand out in a crowded advertising space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can utilize the trend towards ultra-short viral videos to engage audiences and improve brand awareness. - **Marketing:** Marketing professionals can leverage the power of ADD attention-span commercials to create memorable messages that resonate with their target audience. - **Media Production:** Media production companies can provide clients with high-quality, visually stunning disjointed information ads that break through the noise and generate brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Online Content Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-maximalism.md) - [Short Video Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-pulse.md) - [AI-Driven Video Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viralshort.md) - [Viral Video Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatify-20.md) - [Viral Video Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-ideas.md) - [Automated Video Repurposing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcutai.md) - [Automated Video Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reelify-ai.md) - [Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-shorts.md) - [Video Automation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-ai.md)