# Squished Face Ads The Dr. Tint Tinted Windows Ads Feature Smooshed Individuals By Allison Love | Published 2010-09-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-tint-tinted-windows References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/dr_tint_tinted_windows_supporter) & [dr-tint](http://www.dr-tint.com/) The Dr. Tint Tinted Windows ads are definitely something I could see happening in real life. The ads feature various individuals squished up against the window pane, almost as if they're photocopying themselves. The idea behind the campaign is for everyone to "feel like a star" and experience the beauty of [tinted windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aperol-festive-spritz-window). The Dr. Tint Tinted Windows ads are definitely innovative and creative, capitalizing on our urges to be famous and have some celebrity credibility -- or at least "feel like a star." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity-driven Advertising:** The use of celebrity imagery and aspirations to promote products or services through advertising campaigns. - **Humor in Advertising:** The use of humor in promotional materials to increase brand awareness and social media engagement. - **Visual Marketing:** The use of eye-catching and unique visuals in marketing campaigns to grab the attention of consumers and potential customers. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Ad agencies and marketing firms can leverage the trend of celebrity-driven advertising and humor in advertising to create unique campaigns for clients. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can utilize visual marketing trends to promote car features like tinted windows as a luxury upgrade. - **Entertainment:** Production and entertainment firms can use celebrity-driven advertising to further promote their latest releases and draw in larger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bizarre Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-more-weird.md) - [Surreal Car Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-how-you-car.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Playful Billboard Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamies-treats.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Foggy Self-Care Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-of-selfcare.md) - [Sun-Framing Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-dose-of-vitamin-d.md) - [Stay-Put Beauty Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grippy-serum-primer.md) - [Feel-Good Ad Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-life-brighter.md)