# Barbarian Housekeepers Economic Crisis Has Affected Conan in Paysafecard Ad By Ayman | Published 2009-04-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g20-economic-summit-paysafecard References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/paysafecard_conan) The G20 economic summit had better come up with a fast resolution to handle the financial crisis. Things have gotten so bad, even gaming hero characters like Conan and Orks has had to get extra low-life jobs in order to survive. But until the economy starts to pick up, paysafecard wants gamers to know that they can support their [gaming heroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cold-justice) by using it to easily pay for online games. Conan doesn’t look too happy [cleaning the floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-messes). The rather [silly ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-doner-kebab) were created by TRAKTOR Wien (Vienna, Austria) with a creative team that includes Antonia Tritthart, George Moringer, Aleksandar Stojanovic, Bernhard Hörlberger, Julia Reißfelder, Helmut Stekl, and Dieter Brasch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Disrupted Gaming Industry:** The economic crisis has forced gaming heroes like Conan and Orks to take on low-paying jobs, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to support gamers during tough times. - **Digital Payment Solutions:** Paysafecard offers an easy and convenient way for gamers to pay for online games, presenting an opportunity for digital payment providers to capitalize on the growing gaming industry. - **Creative Advertising Campaigns:** The silly ads created by TRAKTOR Wien showcase the importance of innovative and attention-grabbing advertising in capturing the attention of the gaming audience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** The economic crisis has impacted the gaming industry, prompting the need for disruptive innovations that address the financial challenges faced by gamers. - **Digital Payment Industry:** The rise of online gaming calls for innovative digital payment solutions that cater specifically to gamers' needs, presenting an opportunity for the digital payment industry to create tailored services. - **Advertising Industry:** The need to capture the attention of the gaming audience through creative and engaging ads creates opportunities for the advertising industry to develop unique campaigns that resonate with gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md) - [Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-your-boss.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Villainous Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-all-is-fair.md) - [Playful Pet Accident Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-you-can-afford-it.md) - [Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-to-king.md) - [Scam-Based Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-mod-cons.md) - [Satirical Metaverse Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-choice-metaverrrrrr.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md)