# Cartooned Artvertorials Huck Magazine Combines Doodles & Editorials By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-artvertorials-huck-magazine-combines-doodles-and-editorials References: [huckmagazine](http://www.huckmagazine.com/style/issue-products-boots/) There are a lot of magazines in print and online, but this editorial by Huck magazine truly stands out. Illustrated bu Mark Taplin to promote [heavy duty winter boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-feet), this short editorial is humorous and innovative. Huck's type of editorials definitely push [magazine editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads) forward and invite other magazines to ramp up their game. The gallery above also contains other examples of Taplin's work. **Implications** - Magazines are looking for new ways to gain the attention of an audience in an effort to continue readership. With the rise of e-readers and online subscriptions, hard copies of magazines and newspapers need to compete on a different level. By having concepts like [cartoon editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realgirl) as their content, magazines can draw in consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cartoon Editorials:** Magazines are exploring the use of cartoon editorials to engage readers and stand out in a crowded market. - **Humorous Advertising:** Brands can leverage humorous advertising techniques, like illustrated artvertorials, to promote their products in a unique and attention-grabbing way. - **Innovative Magazine Content:** The use of innovative content formats, such as illustrated editorials, allows magazines to differentiate themselves and attract a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazine publishers can capitalize on the trend of cartoon editorials to rejuvenate their print and online offerings and stay relevant in the digital era. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Advertising agencies can explore incorporating illustrated artvertorials into their campaigns to create more memorable and engaging brand messages. - **Fashion & Footwear:** Fashion and footwear brands can collaborate with illustrators to create cartooned artvertorials that showcase their products in a playful and eye-catching manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Visual Email Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-email-newsletters.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md) - [Entertaining Business News Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-for-you-magazine.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-cuff.md) - [Humorous Outdoor Apparel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md)