# Outlandish Hair Ads This Irish Cancer Society Ad Aims to Raise Money Comically By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-cancer-society-ad References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/taxonomy/brand/today_fm) & [cancer.ie](http://www.cancer.ie/) Based in Dublin, Ireland, [BBDO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-customer-service) and Today FM joined forces to develop the featured [Irish Cancer Society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-spring-nicesmelling-gaming-shower) ad that hopes to collect financial aid for [cancer research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unilever-pink-packaging). Today FM is an Irish radio station that is itself promoting the cause by having its presenters dye or shave their heads. In turn, they comically released these 'Shave or Dye' ads that show that anything could happen to your bald or dyed head should you decide to participate. Be it a penguin, golf green or cotton candy, the hilarity behind these Irish Cancer Society ads are truly effective and hopeful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Comical Cancer Ads:** Creating humorous advertisements that raise awareness and funds for cancer research are a disruptive innovation opportunity in the advertising industry. - **Cause Marketing:** Engaging in cause-based marketing campaigns that foster collaboration between companies and non-profit organizations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to drive social impact and enhance customer loyalty. - **Creative Fundraising Initiatives:** Developing unique and entertaining fundraising initiatives, such as the 'Shave or Dye' campaign, can disrupt traditional approaches to fundraising and inspire greater public participation in supporting important causes. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can benefit from incorporating humor into campaigns that tackle serious and sensitive subjects like cancer, offering new and engaging ways to connect with audiences. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can explore partnerships with creative agencies and media platforms to create attention-grabbing campaigns that drive donations and promote their causes in a memorable and effective manner. - **Fundraising Platforms:** Fundraising platforms can innovate by providing tools and resources to support creative and unconventional fundraising initiatives, enabling individuals and organizations to raise funds in unique and engaging ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anthropomorphic Hair Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-ballad.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md) - [Lung Cancer-Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-keating.md) - [Edible PSA Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnosticookies.md) - [Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop.md) - [Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-of-life.md) - [Hair Repair-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantenes-new-campaign.md) - [Upcycling Body Hair Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubes-for-the-planet.md)