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# Giant Air Bags
Anti-Pollution Campaign

By matasse | Published 2007-04-17 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-air-bags-anti-pollution-campaign
References: [20to20.org](http://www.20to20.org/index.shtm?lang=en) & [20to20.org](http://www.20to20.org/index.shtm?lang=en)

Here's a cool viral marketing campain to protest against [air pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reconnect-with-nature). In short, it's a [giant air-balloon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-balloon) fixed to a car's mufler. The balloon looks like a giant smoke cloud, which drives home the point that pollution ruins the environment.

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**Implications** - This is a very bold kind of marketing push with a visceral approach to connecting with consumers. Anyone who saw a campaign like this would have a hard time remaining unaffected, indifferent or apathetic. Companies looking to make a bold impact on their target demographic should definitely take note of this [provocative advertising effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) and the effect that it will ultimately have.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Viral Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to create bold and impactful advertising campaigns that connect with consumers on a visceral level.
- **Anti-pollution Advocacy:** Opportunity for organizations to raise awareness about air pollution and its negative impact on the environment.
- **Creative Guerrilla Marketing:** Opportunity for innovative and unconventional marketing strategies that grab attention and make a lasting impression.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to support anti-pollution campaigns and promote environmentally-friendly practices.
- **Advertising/marketing:** Opportunity for advertising and marketing agencies to develop bold and impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers.
- **Environmental Organizations:** Opportunity for environmental organizations to utilize creative tactics in their advocacy efforts and raise awareness about air pollution.

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