# Hurricane Video Montages – Reporters Blasted by Hurricane Gustav Reporters Blasted by Hurricane Gustav By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurricane-reporters-video-montage-cnn-reporters-struggle-in-gustavs-blast References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com) CNN assembled this dramatic video montage of various reporters being thrashed about on the front lines of [hurricane Gustav](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurricane-relief-initiative) in the southern US. Although the images are humorous, the severity of the hurricane is graphically illustrated by the struggling reporters pictured in the 90+ MPH winds. The CNN reporters clung to poles, were tethered with ropes and a few just tried their best to stay within the view of the camera - cameras which continuously required to be wiped clean of the pounding rain drops. With overtopping levees, [flooded roads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceye), downed trees and flying debris the full effect of the storm is yet to be determined. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dramatic Reporter Footage:** Opportunity to create compelling visual content showcasing the intensity of natural disasters. - **Reporter Safety Innovation:** Potential for developing new safety equipment or protocols to protect reporters in extreme weather conditions. - **Real-time Weather Reporting:** Expanding capabilities for live reporting and analysis of severe weather events in order to provide timely and accurate information. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media outlets to capture and broadcast impactful footage that engages audiences. - **Safety Equipment Manufacturing:** Potential for companies to develop specialized gear specifically designed to protect reporters and journalists in hazardous environments. - **Weather Technology:** Demand for advanced weather monitoring and forecasting tools to aid in real-time reporting and public safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-preparedness-bundle.md) - [Ocean Data Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cstar.md) - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Weather-Withstanding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherwithstanding-door-system.md) - [Illustrated Weather Forecasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-weather.md) - [Gargantuan Digital Lifeguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-safety-initiative.md) - [Geodesic Windproof Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-tent.md) - [Aerodynamic Design Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor-tent.md)