'Get Your Geek On. Support the Library' is an ad campaign by Leo Burnett of Chicago. OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), a Gates Foundation-funded nonprofit library cooperative, undertook the promotion in an effort to rally support for public libraries.
The 'Get Your Geek On. Support the Library' ads feature celebrities and well-known professionals photographed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. There is an interactive component as well. Fill out a form or submit a video and you too can tell the world how you get your geek on.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Geek Culture
- Opportunity to tap into the growing geek culture by aligning promotions with interests and values of this target audience.
- User-generated Content
- Harness the power of user-generated content in promotional campaigns to engage audiences and encourage active participation.
- Celebrity Endorsements
- Leverage the influence and reach of celebrities to raise awareness and generate support for social causes and organizations.
Where This Applies
- Advertising & Marketing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop creative advertising strategies that connect with niche communities like geek culture.
- Nonprofit & Philanthropy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize user-generated content and celebrity endorsements to amplify the impact and reach of charitable campaigns.
- Entertainment & Media
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive experiences for audiences to engage with celebrities and participate in promotional campaigns.
