Hand-Ridden Advertising

Nokia Mobile Gaming Campaign Invites Your Fingertips into Action

To really feel like you're in the game that you're playing, it may help to bring it along wherever you go, and this Nokia Mobile Gaming campaign assures you that gaming on your smartphone makes you feel just as much in the action.

To demonstrate this idea, the JWT advertising agency of Delhi, India, has placed two 3D video game characters saddled up on human hands. The equine treatment of such extremities reminds the viewer of the image of a horse, but the use of fingers as the legs of a mounted beast sends a very descriptive message. The character may drive the hand, but the hand carries the character to perform his virtual task. Many obsessed gamers still aren't converted to the idea of cellphone play, but this Nokia Mobile Gaming campaign argues that this type of control is even more in your hands.

Mobile Gaming
Expanding mobile gaming market presents opportunities for innovative game design and engagement strategies.
Human-interactive Marketing
Utilizing human body as a canvas for advertising provides unique and engaging brand experiences.
Virtual Control
Developing innovative control mechanisms for mobile gaming enhances user immersion and gaming experience.

Industries Being Reshaped

Gaming
The gaming industry can leverage mobile platforms for innovative game concepts and engagement strategies.
Advertising/marketing
Utilizing human body as a medium for advertising opens up new avenues for impactful brand campaigns.
Mobile Technology
The mobile technology industry can explore new control mechanisms to enhance user experience in mobile gaming.
SCORE
1.6 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 28%
Activity 13%
Freshness 8%