Funny or Die created a silly montage called 'High-Five World Cup' to support 1goal.org. The video features several shots of two comedians giving each other high-fives in various situations.
Everything World Cup-related is in this video. Including vuvuzelas, soccer stars and even a Shakira cameo, the High-Five World Cup video is great for a good laugh and some awesome shots of South Africa. Also, check out their cause at 1goal.org!
Implications - Consumers are constantly on the lookout for items that will relieve some stress. Products that contain a humorous element are appealing to those who want to be entertained while completing their everyday tasks. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Humorous Entertaining Marketing
- Humorous elements are appealing to those who want to be entertained while completing their everyday tasks.
- Social Cause Promotion
- Promoting social causes in a lighthearted way can increase engagement.
- Event Based Marketing
- Creating content centered around popular events like the World Cup can increase visibility and engagement.
Where This Applies
- Advertising/marketing
- Humorous marketing can increase the appeal of products and services.
- Non-profit
- Promoting social causes in a lighthearted way can increase engagement and donations.
- Sports/hospitality
- Creating event-based content can increase visibility and engagement for businesses in the sports and hospitality industries.
