# Playground Slide Escalators My Volkswagen's 'The Slide' Makes Commuting a Fun Ride By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-06-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-volkswagens-the-slide References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/the-fast-lane-slide/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/volkswagen) A giant slide was placed into a subway station to advertise for the Polo [GTI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-golf-gti). My [Volkswagen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricwrapped) 'The Slide' generated plenty of chatter as some chose to have some fun sliding to lower levels. A mother and son, a guy with a guitar and a man in a suit were just a few of the partakers who took the slide instead of the stairs. People pulled out their cameras to record this stunt, or simply stopped and stared. The My Volkswagen 'The Slide,' also known as the 'Fast Lane,' definitely got the attention it aimed to achieve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Advertising:** Integrating playful experiences like a giant slide into advertising campaigns captures attention and creates memorable brand interactions. - **Experiential Marketing:** Incorporating interactive elements like a slide in unconventional places enhances brand engagement and encourages social sharing. - **Branded Entertainment:** Using entertaining and unexpected installations like 'The Slide' to promote products creates buzz and generates organic brand mentions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automakers can explore interactive and novel marketing approaches like 'The Slide' to showcase unique features, attract attention, and differentiate from competitors. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can leverage immersive and playful installations to create impactful campaigns that captivate audiences and deliver memorable brand messaging. - **Retail and Events:** Retailers and event organizers can incorporate interactive elements like giant slides to enhance customer experiences, attract foot traffic, and generate social media buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-advertising-campaign.md) - [Global Product Launch Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-get.md) - [Electric Car-Themed Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricwrapped.md) - [Vehicle Brand Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gaming-chair.md) - [Toy-Inspired Vehicle Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-tcross.md) - [In-Car Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-1.md) - [Interactive Sandwich Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-billboard.md) - [Branded NFT Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-on.md)