# MAC AIDS Awareness Fergie For Viva Glam By Glamboulevard | Published 2007-10-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fergie-viva-glam-mac References: [glamboulevard](http://www.glamboulevard.com/2007/10/26/fergie-gets-glam-for-mac/) & [maccosmetics](http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/collections/collection.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY17522) MAC Cosmetics recently signed Grammy Award-winning singer Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson to be the next [Viva Glam](http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/collections/collection.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY17522) spokeswoman. There will be a Viva Glam ad campaign featuring Ferguson breaking in February as well as a new limited edition [MAC Viva Glam Lipglass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipglazer-glossy-lipliner). The MAC Viva Glam family already includes Linda Evangelista, Christina Aquilera, Missy Elliot, Chole Sevigny, Pamela Anderson, Debbie Harry, Lisa Marie Presley, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim, Ru Paul, Elton John as well as Dita Von Teese and Eve, who are posing for the latest campaign. In 1994 MAC first introduced VIVA GLAM, an incredible shade of deep red lipstick that was the staple of glamour in the world of cosmetics. Since then, the MAC Viva Glam campaigns have raised more than $95 million dollars to benefit the MAC AIDS Fund, which helps people living with HIV/AIDS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity-sponsored Ad Campaigns:** Other companies can follow MAC Cosmetics in partnering with renowned personalities to promote their brand and boost sales. - **Cause Marketing:** Companies can engage in charitable initiatives that align with their brand values, such as donating proceeds to foundations and organizations that support various social causes, and drive customer loyalty and engagement. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Partnering with celebrities and influencers to create exclusive, limited-edition products can generate excitement and buzz around a brand or collection and increase brand awareness among targeted audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty industry can leverage celebrity endorsements and philanthropic initiatives to enhance brand image, drive sales and boost customer loyalty. - **Non-profit and Social Causes:** Non-profit organizations and social causes can partner with corporate brands, particularly in the beauty industry, to collaborate on charitable initiatives and raise funds and awareness for vulnerable populations. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories companies can adopt MAC's strategy of launching limited edition items with leading public figures to generate interest in their brand and increase sales among a targeted demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Chocolate Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-x-doja-cat.md) - [Blurred Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross.md) - [Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-and-haus-labs-by-lady-gaga.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Nude Lipstick Trio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lustreglass-lip-trio.md) - [Actress Lip Color Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-ford-runway-lip-color.md) - [Iconic Touring Artist Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonnas-makeup.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [High-End Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign.md)