# Olympic Mascots China's Panda Idol By Cowbag | Published 2008-04-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-idol-pandas-get-hyped-up-for-olympic-games References: [pandafix](http://www.pandafix.com) Make a panda (specifically one called Jingjing) an [Olympic mascot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolia-winter-olympics) and it goes straight to their huge black and white heads. There is no doubt, Panda's are everywhere at the moment - a fact cemented in my mind by the panda website - panda fix - which is dedicated these furry beauties... ...with even a panda love making section (ok that's a bit wrong). 12 cubs were chosen to be resident in Beijing for the Olympic Games after an online vote - yes an ONLINE vote. A kind of panda idol I guess. The lucky 12 will be residence will be at the [China Panda Protection and Research Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics) where they will join older Panda's. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Panda Mascots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and personalized mascot experiences for major events or organizations. - **Online Voting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing online voting systems for various decision-making processes, such as selecting mascots or making important business decisions. - **Panda Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative conservation strategies and technologies to protect endangered species like pandas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating technology-driven solutions into event planning and management, including interactive online voting platforms. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring creative ways to incorporate mascots and characters into marketing campaigns to captivate audiences and create memorable experiences. - **Conservation and Environmental Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to improve conservation efforts and raise awareness about endangered species. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Birthday-Edition Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-x-panda-twins.md) - [Birthday Collectible Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-panda-twins.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Olympic Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-outfit-for-team-china.md) - [Interactive Panda Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-oreos.md) - [Global Sports Game Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phryge.md) - [Bionic Panda Cubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anan-bionic-panda-cub.md) - [Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-commercial.md) - [Biomimetic Companion Pandas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anan.md) - [Elephant Brand Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daizo.md)