# Pint-Sized Photo Competitions IFC's 'Dress Your Kid/Pet Like a Rock Star' Contest By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-25 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dressing-pets-children-as-rock-stars-rocking-online-photo-competition References: [kidrockstar.ifc](http://kidrockstar.ifc.com/) Competitive parents are always funny and this competition for IFC.com exploits this to a tee. This non-tacky contest lets you dress your pets AND babies up like rockstars. I am determined to enter if I can coax my cat into a [KISS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presson-nails) style costume complete with the finest prosciutto di Parma. Hey, there is even a guinea pig entry for Jeremy! The concept is simple: Dress up your child or pet, as a rocker and send in the picture for a [chance to win $5000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-spaces). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 6% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Parental Competitive Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform for parents to showcase and compete with their creatively dressed-up kids or pets. - **Pet Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of fashionable clothing specifically designed for dressing up pets like rockstars, tapping into the growing market of pet owners looking for unique accessories. - **Creative Photo Contests:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that hosts various creative photo competitions, catering to different themes and allowing participants to showcase their imagination and win prizes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Parenting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online community for parents that centers around trendy and creative activities for kids, providing a space for socialization and exchange of ideas. - **Pet Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based service that delivers curated pet fashion accessories to pet owners, allowing them to easily dress up their pets in style. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital platform that connects photographers with businesses or individuals looking for unique and creative photo contest experiences, expanding the reach and variety of photo competitions available. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children-Focused Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest.md) - [Adorable Pet Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-snuggle-officers.md) - [Chief Barketing Officer Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-barketing-officer.md) - [Rescue Pet-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-bunny-tryouts.md) - [Food-Inspired Costume Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-natural-cheese.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Film-Inspired Pet Rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-everywhere-all-at-once.md) - [Premium Pet-Friendly Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimutt-giveaway.md) - [Festive Pet Letter Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-claus.md)