# Gruesome TV Show Ads TV6 Promotes "I'd Do Anything for Money" With Pierced Hand By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-02-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painvertising-tv6-promotes-id-do-anything-for-money-tv-show References: [coloribus](http://www.coloribus.com/paedia/prints/2009/02/27/287102/) “I'd Do Anything for Money” is certainly the message you'd receive as soon as you open up this magazine; the two-page ad features the image of a [pierced hand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spokeshand) and wax to promote the no-holds-barred theme of the above-named TV show. The ad was created by [advertising agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads) Le Bureau, Stockholm, Sweden with art direction by Jonas Wittenmark and Tobias Carlson. The copy was written by Jonas Wittenmark and Tobias Carlson. **Implications** - If this "I'd Do Anything for Money" has you feeling a bit squeamish, rest assured you are not alone; however the advertisement does do an effective job at getting people's attention in a creative way. With that being said, the no-holds-barred theme may in fact be extremely effective and worth a try. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graphic Advertising:** There is an opportunity to create ads that are designed to shock or disgust the audience in order to grab their attention. - **No-holds-barred Marketing:** Marketing campaigns can be created that are not afraid to push boundaries and embrace controversial themes. - **Provocative Branding:** Brands can utilize provocative imagery and messaging to create a stir in the market and differentiate themselves from competitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can explore the use of graphic imagery in ads to create a stronger impact and resonance with audiences. - **Television:** Television networks can consider using provocative advertising campaigns to promote their shows and generate buzz around their programming. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage controversial themes and marketing to generate excitement and hype around their content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fly-Attracting Seltzer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hard-seltzer-ad.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Chainsaw-Sliced Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainsaw-sliced-sandwiches.md) - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Handmade Dating App Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-paired-with-paird.md) - [Nightmarish Mobile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-bill.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md)