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# Viral Adman Proposals
The Old Spice Proposal Video is a Hilariously Romantic Sentiment

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-18 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-spice-proposal-video
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/keeprunning/old-spice-guy-makes-twitter-fans-marriage-pro-1lq6) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-fLV28SkZ8&feature=player_embedded)

Isaiah Mustafa, better known as “The Old Spice Guy,” has taken over the Internet once again with the Old Spice proposal video. This video has Mustafa answering a request for a proposal from a fan on [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/https-twitterviewer.net).

This has to be one of the [greatest proposals of all time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-ring-proposal). Mustafa’s shtick is in full effect here, complete with a ring and candles. The fact that the video is shot in a bathroom and that the ‘Old Spice Guy’ is only wearing a towel only adds to the awesomeness. Check out the Old Spice proposal video above.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Viral Marketing Proposals:** Businesses can leverage viral marketing campaigns to create unique and unforgettable proposals.
- **Influencer Engagement:** Collaborating with popular influencers can help companies generate buzz and reach a wider audience for their proposals.
- **Interactive Social Media Engagement:** Incorporating user-generated content and interactive elements into proposal campaigns can enhance audience engagement and increase the chances of virality.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can offer innovative proposal packages that incorporate viral marketing strategies to create memorable and shareable experiences for couples.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing agencies can help brands develop creative proposal campaigns that utilize influencer engagement to maximize reach and impact.
- **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can explore new features and tools to facilitate interactive and engaging proposal experiences for users, resulting in increased user activity and platform usage.

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