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Heartwrenching Defiant Ads

Italian Doctors Without Borders Will Never Surrender

— April 3, 2009 — Marketing
These heartwrenching ads from Medici Senza Frontiere (the Italian version of Doctors without Borders) rally for support and help by showing that they will never surrender or give up.

The copy “We cannot wave the white flag. We need that, too,” is used with images of injured young kids and men who are being treated. The aforementioned white flag is used to bandage their injuries.

The ads were created by Lowe Pirella Fronzoni, Milan, Italy.

Implications - And what a job they did. By providing the public with such an unvarnished and unpolished look into the damage that war has on citizens and the importance of Doctors Without Borders, Lowe Pirella Fronzoni forces viewers to think twice about how dismissive they are of such organizations.
Trend Themes
1. Defiant Advertising - The use of heartwrenching imagery with defiant language in advertising campaigns creates a powerful message that resonates with audiences.
2. Charitable Organizations - Charitable organizations like Doctors Without Borders can benefit from advertising campaigns that showcase the impact of their work and rally support from the public.
3. War and Its Impact - Advertising campaigns that expose the devastating impact of war on civilians can bring much-needed attention to the issue and drive support for organizations working to alleviate the suffering.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Advertising agencies can explore the use of heartwrenching imagery and messaging in their campaigns to create a powerful emotional response and drive action from viewers.
2. Charity - Charitable organizations working on humanitarian issues can utilize advertising campaigns to increase their visibility and raise funds to support their work.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare organizations that work in conflict zones can benefit from increased awareness and support as a result of exposure through advertising campaigns like those of Doctors Without Borders.
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